Reduced water system levy rate

If you own one or more homes, business premises or agricultural land, you do not benefit from dike protection for this property. The chance of flooding is greater outside the dikes. You therefore pay a reduced rate of 25% for the water system levy for owners. The water system levy pays for much more, so that is why owners and residents of areas outside the dikes also pay a share of 25%.

More than dikes

Because almost all of Hollands Noorderkwartier lies below sea level, water must be continuously pumped away - via a system of pumping stations, ditches and canals - to keep feet dry. Those pumping stations also drain rainwater. And during drought conditions they supply water from the IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes. Those pumping stations have to be maintained, sometimes renovated, and occasionally we build a new pumping station. The water level in all these watercourses must be regulated. And also improving the water quality, mowing and dredging the ditches, and also the contribution to biodiversity are paid from the proceeds of the water system levy. 

Everyone contributes

That's why all residents and businesses contribute to the water system. You pay not only for the protection of your personal property, but also for the water system in the entire area where you live, work and recreate. By the way, this is not a choice of HHNK; according to the Water Board Act (art. 121) a maximum discount of 75% on the Water System Levy may be given.