# Alphen aan den Rijn municipal tax increases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alphen-aan-den-rijn-municipal-tax-increases
> Updated: 2026-10-06T07:37:32.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn has announced plans to increase municipal taxes in 2027 to address structural budget issues. Following a 30 percent increase in property tax (OZB) earlier this year, the municipality intends to implement an additional 4 percent rise in OZB on top of annual inflation. Other levies, such as burial rights, market fees, and dog tax, are also scheduled to rise.

Finance Councilor Ernst-Jan Straver stated these measures are necessary to prevent the province of Zuid-Holland from imposing formal financial supervision on the municipality. Straver emphasized the need for a “more professional, long-term approach to budgeting” to avoid recurring financial crises. Local residents have expressed opposition, arguing for budget cuts rather than increasing the financial burden on citizens.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Alphen aan den Rijn to increase municipal taxes in 2027

Alphen aan den Rijn plans further tax increases for 2027, including a 4 percent OZB rise, to avoid provincial financial supervision despite resident backlash and calls for municipal budget cuts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alphen-aan-den-rijn-to-increase-municipal-taxes-in-2027

### 2026-09-25: Alphen aan den Rijn begins signage for zero-emission zone

Alphen aan den Rijn is installing signage for its new zero-emission zone for commercial vehicles, set to begin January 1, 2027, with a six-month warning period before fines are issued.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alphen-aan-den-rijn-begins-signage-for-zero-emission-zone

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