Number of direct debit installments

The number of installments we collect depends on the amount of your assessment and when you request the direct debit.

Here's how it works

If you request the direct debit within three weeks of receiving the assessment, we will debit the assessment amount from your account in up to ten monthly installments. If the amount is less than €10 each time, we will debit the total amount in fewer installments.

If you request the direct debit later, there will be fewer months left to debit the amounts. The monthly amount will then be higher.

For example:

You will receive a water tax assessment of €161.68 at the end of January. You request direct debit within three weeks. We will then debit the first installment in February and the last installment in November. This makes a total of ten monthly instalments.

If you request the direct debit a month later (March in this example), we will debit the first installment in March. The last in November. This makes a total of 9 instalments. In this case, the monthly amount is slightly higher, because we divide the assessment amount over nine installments instead of ten. 

If you apply for direct debit soon after you receive your assessment, you can be sure that you will pay your water taxes in up to ten monthly installments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change my bank account number for direct debit?

Does your address or account number change? Don't forget to change your direct debit authorization. Only one IBAN account number can be debited.

You can easily change your address or account number of your authorization online in the personal environment My HHNK. In My HHNK your data are protected because you can log in securely with DigiD or eHerkenning (eRecognition).

DigiDChange your direct debit account number

You may also submit the change in writing by sending a letter to Tax Affairs. The address information is as follows:

Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier
Department of Taxes
Postbus 29
1700 AA Heerhugowaard

In the letter, include the following information: 

  • the old account number
  • the new account number
  • the date on which the change is to take effect
  • the claim number of the assessment
  • your name
  • the address
  • your residence
  • your phone number
  • your email address

I am unable to enter or change my IBAN account number in My HHNK.

Before entering or changing your bank account number, there are a few things you need to be aware of.

  • Use capital letters.
  • Do not use dashes or other characters. For example: NL20NWAB0636758680

Can I pay the assessment with iDEAL if I have a direct debit payment plan?

Yes. As soon as we have received and processed your payment via iDEAL, deductions via direct debit will stop for this assessment. However, the authorization remains valid. Thus, we will again collect future assessments in installments.

I sold my property, but you are still debiting money from my account.

If you sell your home during the year, it does not affect the assessment amount. The situation on January 1 is decisive for the entire year. So this year you will pay for the property you owned on January 1.

However, the notary usually settles the assessment amount with the buyer. The buyer pays a proportional part. You can find this on the settlement invoice you receive upon transfer. You then pay the total assessment amount to us.

If you use direct debit, monthly debits usually continue into the next year. This is because we do not impose the assessment until during the year and we want to give you time to pay the amount.

If you no longer wish to use direct debit, you must withdraw your authorization for this. You can easily arrange this through myhhnk.nl. You will then need to transfer the remaining amount at once.

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