Objecting to the assessment

Do you disagree with the assessment? Then you can file an objection.

Requirements

You must object within six weeks of the date of the assessment. 

Have we not received your objection within six weeks? Then your objection is inadmissible. This means that you cannot go to court with our written response. However, we will always handle your objection.

Do you disagree with the WOZ value of your home or business premises? Then lodge an objection with your municipality. If the municipality lowers the WOZ value, we will adopt it.

How do I object to the assessment

Online

You can object online only if the assessment or bill is in your name. This means it was sent to you.

Objecting

By letter

Do you prefer to object in writing or do not have DigiD or eRecognition? Then send your objection by letter to:

Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (HHNK)
Postbus 29
1700 AA Heerhugowaard

In your letter (objection), always put:

  • your name and address;
  • the date of your objection;
  • the subject number;
  • the claim number;
  • The reason(s) why you are objecting;
  • your signature.

Frequently Asked Questions

I only rent a room and share my bathroom and/or kitchen with others. Will I also receive an assessment?

Only if you rent independent living space will you receive an assessment for that space. A living space is independent if you have your own facilities, such as a kitchen and a shower or bath and a toilet.

So do you rent a room and share the facilities with other room residents? Then the operator/landlord of the living space is liable for the sewage tax.

Do you think your assessment is unjustified? Then you can file an objection via My HHNK.

Please also send a copy of the rental agreement!

We want to receive the assessment in someone else's name, is that possible?

Yes, you can submit a request for the next tax year. Whether we make the name change depends on the following Requirements:

  1. When it comes to user fees: the co-user must be registered at the address on January 1 of the year.
  2. When it comes to owner charges: the co-owner must be registered as owner in the Land Registry on January 1 of the year.
  3. Both the person currently receiving the assessment and the newly proposed taxpayer must sign the request.
  4. If there is a combined assessment (charges for use and for property on one assessment bill), it cannot be split. The newly proposed taxpayer must be a taxpayer for all levies listed on the assessment notice.
  5. The name change should not prevent the assessment from being collected.

Send your request, signed by you and your co-resident or co-owner, to belastingen@hhnk.nl (you can scan or take a picture of your request), or by mail to: 

Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier
Team Heffing
Postbus 29
1700 AA Heerhugowaard

I quit my business. Will I get a reduction in the assessment?

Attack 1 ve

With a water consumption of less than 44 m³, you have received an assessment of 1 pollution unit (ve). This is the minimum assessment for a business premises regardless of the duration of use. You are not eligible for a reduction.

Attack 3 ve

If upon termination your water consumption according to the final bill from the drinking water company is less than 44 m³ then you can request a reduction of the assessment. You must submit an objection digitally or in writing. Enclose a copy of the final bill!

Attack more than 3 ve

If your water consumption exceeds 217 m³, you have received a preliminary or final assessment of 5 ve or more. If you have discontinued use, you can request a reduction based on the final bill from the drinking water company. You must object digitally or in writing to do so. Enclose a copy of the final bill!

Do I have to pay the assessment or not after filing an appeal?

Do you file the objection within six weeks of the date of the assessment?
Then you will automatically be granted a postponement of payment until we have rendered a decision. If you have a direct debit, it will continue.

I have low income and no assets, can I apply for remission?

If you are unable to pay your water taxes, apply for a waiver. We will assess your request based on your income, expenses and assets.

Requesting a waiver