The WOZ-statement is the valuation of your property. Tax types such as real estate tax and water system levy for owners are based upon the WOZ-value. BghU assesses all properties in the municipalities of Bunnik, De Bilt, Houten, Lopik, Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Utrechtse Heuvelrug and Zeist. If you own property elsewhere, the WOZ-value of that property is assessed by the local municipality.

If you want to know how the WOZ-value of your property was calculated, you can consult the property valuation report (taxatieverslag) by logging onto Mijn BGHU.

For each property you own, whether it is a house, garage or an empty plot, you have to pay real estate tax. Real estate tax is imposed on whoever owns the property on January 1st of the fiscal year. If you sell the property, the civil law notary may settle the taxes in the transfer. If you use a certain space for business purposes, you are also liable to real estate tax.

Different rates apply for owners and users. Also, a distinction is made between residential and non-residential properties. Real estate tax rates are based on the WOZ-value of the property.

The water system levy is imposed on both owners of property and users of residential objects. The water system levy for owners is based on the WOZ-value of the property while the water system levy  for users is a fixed amount.

Municipalities use the revenue of the refuse tax to cover the costs of collecting and processing garbage. 

Municipalities use the revenue of the sewer tax for the maintenance, replacement and renovation of the sewer.

Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden uses the revenue of the pollution levy to clean waste water from homes and businesses. Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden does not provide drinking water. This is the task of your local water company.

The pollution levy is calculated in vervuilingseenheden, or ‘pollution units’. Every household receives an assessment for 3 vervuilingseenheden (abbreviated v.e.). An exception is made for people who live alone; single households receive an assessment for 1 v.e. The same rates apply for the entire area of Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden.

You can transfer the amount you owe to bank account number NL88 BNGH 0285 1644 14 (IBAN) for BGHU in Utrecht. Please include the aanslagnummer in the payment reference. International payments require the BGHU’s IBAN and BIC code. Please be advised that your bank may charge extra for international payments.

- IBAN: NL88 BNGH 0285 1644 14
- BIC code: NGHNL2G

You can authorize BghU to automatically deduct your payment from your bank account, with a maximum of 10 instalments and these are made at the end of each month. 

Go to our homepage at www.bghu.nl and log in in our Mijn BghU. You need a DigiD to do so. Visit www.digid.nl for more information.