Municipal tax · East Flanders
Municipal tax in Ghent in 2026: 6.5%
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In Ghent, the municipal tax is 6.5% 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 €527 a year on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027, €85 less than the Belgian average (7.55%).
28th lowest rate of the 285 municipalities in Flanders, tied with 17 other municipalities. Among the neighbouring municipalities, Sint-Martens-Latem is the least taxed, at 5.5%: living there would mean paying €81 less a year on €3,500 gross.
How much does the municipal tax in Ghent cost you?
Ghent is a municipality in the district of Ghent, in the province of East Flanders. Its municipal council sets the municipal tax at 6.5%: for every €100.00 of tax you owe the State, you pay €6.50 to the municipality.
| Gross per month | Tax owed to the State | Tax in Ghent (6.5%) | Difference from the average |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,000 | €2,424 | €158 | − €25 |
| €2,500 | €4,596 | €299 | − €48 |
| €3,500 | €8,101 | €527 | − €85 |
| €5,000 | €15,689 | €1,020 | − €165 |
Your payslip does not change: withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel) counts 7% municipal tax everywhere. In Ghent, the final tax will be about €41 a year lower on €3,500 gross.
In the province of East Flanders, Ghent ranks 4th out of 55, tied with 2 other municipalities.
Where does the rate for Ghent come from?
The rate has not changed from 2025: Ghent 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): Ghent is 0.72 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.
Ghent and its neighbouring municipalities
- from 5.1 to 6%
- from 6.1 to 6.9%
- from 7 to 7.4%
- from 7.5 to 7.9%
- Ghent
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Ghent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sint-Martens-Latem | 5.5% | €446 | − €81 per year |
| Ghent | 6.5% | €527 | — |
| Deinze | 6.9% | €559 | + €32 per year |
| Destelbergen | 6.9% | €559 | + €32 per year |
| Lochristi | 6.9% | €559 | + €32 per year |
| Nazareth-De Pinte | 6.9% | €559 | + €32 per year |
| Lievegem | 7% | €567 | + €41 per year |
| Evergem | 7.4% | €600 | + €73 per year |
| Merelbeke-Melle | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Zelzate | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
Among the neighbouring municipalities, Sint-Martens-Latem is the least taxed, at 5.5%: living there would mean paying €81 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 Ghent
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Ghent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sint-Martens-Latem | 5.5% | €446 | − €81 per year |
| Zulte | 5.9% | €478 | − €49 per year |
| Aalter | 6.5% | €527 | ≈ €0 |
| Ghent | 6.5% | €527 | — |
| Deinze | 6.9% | €559 | + €32 per year |
| Destelbergen | 6.9% | €559 | + €32 per year |
| Lochristi | 6.9% | €559 | + €32 per year |
| Nazareth-De Pinte | 6.9% | €559 | + €32 per year |
| Lievegem | 7% | €567 | + €41 per year |
| Gavere | 7.3% | €591 | + €65 per year |
| Evergem | 7.4% | €600 | + €73 per year |
| Merelbeke-Melle | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Oosterzele | 7.8% | €632 | + €105 per year |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Ghent in 2026?
6.5% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income). The rate has not changed from 2025: Ghent is not among the 24 increases and 21 decreases recorded in Flanders for 2026.
How much is the municipal tax in Ghent on a salary of €3,500 gross?
About €527 a year for a single white-collar worker, €85 less than the Belgian average (7.55%). On €2,500 gross, about €299 a year. Calculated on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027.
Which neighbouring municipality of Ghent is the least taxed?
Sint-Martens-Latem, at 5.5%. For a single white-collar worker on €3,500 gross, the difference is about €81 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.
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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.
- Alle gemeenten in Oost-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.