Municipal tax · West Flanders
Municipal tax in Bruges in 2026: 6.9%
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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 Bruges, the municipal tax is 6.9% 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 €559 a year on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027, €53 less than the Belgian average (7.55%).
56th lowest rate of the 285 municipalities in Flanders, tied with 12 other municipalities. Among the neighbouring municipalities, Knokke-Heist is the least taxed, at 0%: living there would mean paying €559 less a year on €3,500 gross.
How much does the municipal tax in Bruges cost you?
Bruges is a municipality in the district of Bruges, in the province of West Flanders. Its municipal council sets the municipal tax at 6.9%: for every €100.00 of tax you owe the State, you pay €6.90 to the municipality.
| Gross per month | Tax owed to the State | Tax in Bruges (6.9%) | Difference from the average |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,000 | €2,424 | €167 | − €16 |
| €2,500 | €4,596 | €317 | − €30 |
| €3,500 | €8,101 | €559 | − €53 |
| €5,000 | €15,689 | €1,083 | − €102 |
Your payslip does not change: withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel) counts 7% municipal tax everywhere. In Bruges, the final tax will be about €8 a year lower on €3,500 gross.
In the province of West Flanders, Bruges ranks 12th out of 62.
Where does the rate for Bruges come from?
The rate has not changed from 2025: Bruges is not among the 24 increases and 21 decreases recorded in Flanders for 2026. (Source: Hilde Crevits, Flemish Minister for Home Affairs.) Source of the rate: Waarwonen.be (secondary source). Check it on your tax assessment notice.
In Flanders, the average rate is 7.22% in 2026 (7.17% in 2025): Bruges is 0.32 percentage points below. The rate for tax year 2027 (2026 income) has not yet been published by FPS Finance; several municipalities have already voted their rate up to 2031.
Bruges and its neighbouring municipalities
- 5% or less
- from 5.1 to 6%
- from 6.1 to 6.9%
- from 7 to 7.4%
- from 7.5 to 7.9%
- from 8 to 8.4%
- Bruges
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Bruges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knokke-Heist | 0% | €0 | − €559 per year |
| Blankenberge | 6% | €486 | − €73 per year |
| Bruges | 6.9% | €559 | — |
| Zuienkerke | 7% | €567 | + €8 per year |
| Jabbeke | 7.7% | €624 | + €65 per year |
| Beernem | 7.8% | €632 | + €73 per year |
| Damme | 8% | €648 | + €89 per year |
| Oostkamp | 8% | €648 | + €89 per year |
| Zedelgem | 8% | €648 | + €89 per year |
Among the neighbouring municipalities, Knokke-Heist is the least taxed, at 0%: living there would mean paying €559 less a year on €3,500 gross. If you are moving, the What if I moved? simulator adds the family allowances and tax reductions of each Region.
Municipalities in the district of Bruges
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Bruges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knokke-Heist | 0% | €0 | − €559 per year |
| Blankenberge | 6% | €486 | − €73 per year |
| Bruges | 6.9% | €559 | — |
| Zuienkerke | 7% | €567 | + €8 per year |
| Jabbeke | 7.7% | €624 | + €65 per year |
| Beernem | 7.8% | €632 | + €73 per year |
| Damme | 8% | €648 | + €89 per year |
| Oostkamp | 8% | €648 | + €89 per year |
| Torhout | 8% | €648 | + €89 per year |
| Zedelgem | 8% | €648 | + €89 per year |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Bruges in 2026?
6.9% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income). The rate has not changed from 2025: Bruges is not among the 24 increases and 21 decreases recorded in Flanders for 2026.
How much is the municipal tax in Bruges on a salary of €3,500 gross?
About €559 a year for a single white-collar worker, €53 less than the Belgian average (7.55%). On €2,500 gross, about €317 a year. Calculated on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027.
Which neighbouring municipality of Bruges is the least taxed?
Knokke-Heist, at 0%. For a single white-collar worker on €3,500 gross, the difference is about €559 a year. If you are moving, also take into account the other local taxes and, if you change Region, family allowances.
What next?
- All municipal taxesThe map and the rates of the 565 municipalities.
- What if I moved?Municipal tax, family allowances and tax reductions.
- Household tax simulatorYour full tax, including municipal tax.
- Tax refund or tax to pay?What your tax assessment notice will say.
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.
- Alle gemeenten in West-Vlaanderen: municipal tax by municipality, tax year 2026 (‘Bronnen: Gemeente-Stadsmonitor Vlaanderen (aanslagjaar 2026)’), accessed on 8 October 2026, Waarwonen.be (secondary source).
- Belastingtarieven in gemeenten stabiel voor 2026 (5 February 2026): average rate of 7.22% in 2026 (7.17% in 2025), 24 increases, 21 decreases, Knokke-Heist the only municipality at 0%, De Panne and Koksijde go from 0 to 5%, Hilde Crevits, Flemish Minister for Home Affairs.
- 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.