The Netherlands’ 342 local authorities expect to raise €14.4 billion through local taxes and other charges this year, an 8% increase on 2024, the national statistics agency CBS said on Wednesday.

Property taxes paid by homeowners and parking fees will account for around 80% of the total, the CBS said. Waste collection and water charges make up most of the rest, followed by fees for passports, ID cards and permits.

Amsterdam leads the way, expecting to raise 32% more revenue through property tax (OZB). Utrecht has a target of 19%, while both The Hague and Rotterdam are below the national average.

The capital also expects to generate an additional €42 million from motorists via car parking fees. Not only have fees gone up, but more places within the city boundaries now have paid parking.

In The Hague, they expect to generate a further €22 million from parking, in Rotterdam €17 million.

Tourist tax is expected to generate €600 million, up from €539 million in 2024, the CBS said. Amsterdam now has one of the most expensive tourist tax rates in the world.

The figures are based on local authority projections, with actual figures to be published later this year.

Last year, local council budgets were up 8.5% on 2023.