Municipal tax · Hainaut
Municipal tax in Bernissart in 2026: 8.5%
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Since 1 November 2026, withholding tax on pay has been calculated differently (Royal Decree of 27 September 2026). The calculations on this page still follow the previous rules: for pay received from 1 November, withholding tax and net pay may differ. Update in progress.
In Bernissart, the municipal tax is 8.5% of the tax you owe the State for tax year 2026 (2025 income). For a single white-collar worker on €3,500 gross a month, it comes to about €689 a year on your 2026 income, with the 8.5% rate voted for tax year 2027, €77 more than the Belgian average (7.55%).
The ranking of Bernissart in Wallonia will be published once Indexo has the rate for the 212 missing municipalities. In Wallonia, the Region recommends that municipalities do not exceed 8.8%: Bernissart is 0.3 percentage points below this maximum.
How much does the municipal tax in Bernissart cost you?
Bernissart is a municipality in the district of Ath, in the province of Hainaut. Its municipal council sets the municipal tax at 8.5%: for every €100.00 of tax you owe the State, you pay €8.50 to the municipality.
| Gross per month | Tax owed to the State | Tax in Bernissart (8.5%) | Difference from the average |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,000 | €2,424 | €206 | + €23 |
| €2,500 | €4,596 | €391 | + €44 |
| €3,500 | €8,101 | €689 | + €77 |
| €5,000 | €15,689 | €1,334 | + €149 |
Your payslip does not change: withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel) counts 7% municipal tax everywhere. In Bernissart, the final tax will be about €122 a year higher on €3,500 gross.
Where does the rate for Bernissart come from?
The municipal council voted this rate on 10 December 2025, for tax years 2026 to 2031. Source of the rate: Municipality of Bernissart, ‘Règlement-taxe additionnelle à l’IPP, exercices 2026 à 2031’ (meeting of 10 December 2025).
The regulation of Bernissart also sets 8.5% for tax year 2027 (2026 income).
Bernissart and its neighbouring municipalities
- Rate not found
- 8.5% and above
- Bernissart
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Bernissart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernissart | 8.5% | €689 | — |
| Beloeil | rate not found | — | — |
| Hensies | rate not found | — | — |
| Péruwelz | rate not found | — | — |
| Saint-Ghislain | rate not found | — | — |
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Nearby municipalities with a known rate
| Municipality | Distance | Rate | Difference on €3,500 gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiévrain | 9 km | 8.8% | + €24 per year |
| Chièvres | 12 km | 8.8% | + €24 per year |
| Leuze-en-Hainaut | 14 km | 8.8% | + €24 per year |
| Ath | 18 km | 8.8% | + €24 per year |
| Mons | 21 km | 8% | − €41 per year |
Municipalities in the district of Ath
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Bernissart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernissart | 8.5% | €689 | — |
| Ath | 8.8% | €713 | + €24 per year |
| Chièvres | 8.8% | €713 | + €24 per year |
| Lessines | 8.8% | €713 | + €24 per year |
| Beloeil | rate not found | — | — |
| Brugelette | rate not found | — | — |
| Ellezelles | rate not found | — | — |
| Enghien | rate not found | — | — |
| Flobecq | rate not found | — | — |
| Frasnes-lez-Anvaing | rate not found | — | — |
| Silly | rate not found | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Bernissart in 2026?
8.5% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income). The regulation of Bernissart also sets 8.5% for tax year 2027 (2026 income).
How much is the municipal tax in Bernissart on a salary of €3,500 gross?
About €689 a year for a single white-collar worker, €77 more than the Belgian average (7.55%). On €2,500 gross, about €391 a year. Calculated on your 2026 income, with the 8.5% rate voted for tax year 2027.
Does Bernissart apply the maximum rate?
No: 8.5%, i.e. 0.3 percentage points below the 8.8% maximum that the Walloon Region recommends to municipalities.
What next?
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Sources
Parameters in force on 1 October 2026. Each parameter links to its source, the official one where it exists; a secondary source is flagged as such.
- Règlement-taxe additionnelle à l’IPP, exercices 2026 à 2031 (meeting of 10 December 2025), Municipality of Bernissart.
- L’impôt des personnes physiques (IPP): recommended maximum rate of 8.8%, Walloon average of 7.9% in 2022, Union des Villes et Communes de Wallonie.
- Gemeentebelasting in België: hoe werkt het? Average rate of 7.55% across the 565 municipalities for tax year 2026, most common rate 8% (126 municipalities), Astro Tax (secondary source).
- Taux d’imposition, revenus 2025 et 2026, FPS Finance.