Dog tax
What is the dog tax?
In principle, every dog owner must pay taxes for his or her four-legged friend. Dog taxes are used to regulate the keeping of dogs in a city and to cover the associated public costs.
In Bocholt, the amount of dog tax is staggered according to the number of dogs living in the household. The dog tax also helps to promote responsible dog ownership. In addition, the revenue from the dog tax is channelled into important municipal projects, including the care and maintenance of public green spaces and dog playgrounds.
Through the dog tax, every dog owner contributes a fair share to the community and helps to create a clean and safe urban environment. Use this page to find out about the exact regulations on dog tax in Bocholt and find out how you can take advantage of possible tax reductions or exemptions.
How high is the dog tax in Bocholt?
The amount of dog tax depends on the number of dogs living in the household. The dog tax is levied on a quarterly basis .
| Number of dogs | Annual tax burden | Total tax burden |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dog | 84 Euro | 84 Euro |
| 2 dogs | 108 Euro | 216 Euro |
| 3 dogs | 126 Euro | 378 Euro |
| 4 dogs | 126 Euro | 504 Euro |
| X dogs | 126 Euro | x * 126 Euro |
Calculation example:
If a husband and wife each keep a dog, 108 euros must be paid per dog per year.
Information on tax reductions and exemptions
Under certain conditions, a tax reduction or tax exemption can be applied for a dog.
Prerequisite for a tax reduction:
- Dogs for guarding buildings or agricultural properties
- Hunting dogs
- Dogs belonging to recipients of income support, social assistance (or persons whose income corresponds to the current social assistance rate)
- and recipients of benefits under the current Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act
Prerequisite for tax exemption:
- Severely disabled person's pass with the characteristics BL or H, as well as for deaf persons
- School dogs
- Assistance dogs
- Reporting, ambulance and protection dogs
- Dogs authorised by field and forest wardens for the purpose of hunting protection
Information and details on tax reductions/exemptions can be obtained from the Department of Finance and Participation, Receivables Management Division or can be found in the current dog tax statutes.
