Municipal tax · Luxembourg
Municipal tax in Hotton 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 Hotton, 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, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027, €77 more than the Belgian average (7.55%).
The ranking of Hotton 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%: Hotton is 0.3 percentage points below this maximum.
How much does the municipal tax in Hotton cost you?
Hotton is a municipality in the district of Marche-en-Famenne, in the province of Luxembourg. 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 Hotton (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 Hotton, the final tax will be about €122 a year higher on €3,500 gross.
Where does the rate for Hotton come from?
Source of the rate: DH Les Sports+ (secondary source). Check it on your tax assessment notice.
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.
Hotton and its neighbouring municipalities
- Rate not found
- 8.5% and above
- Hotton
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Hotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotton | 8.5% | €689 | — |
| Durbuy | rate not found | — | — |
| Erezée | rate not found | — | — |
| Marche-en-Famenne | rate not found | — | — |
| Rendeux | rate not found | — | — |
| Somme-Leuze | rate not found | — | — |
If you are moving, the What if I moved? simulator adds the family allowances and tax reductions of each Region.
Nearby municipalities with a known rate
| Municipality | Distance | Rate | Difference on €3,500 gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelange | 17 km | 8.8% | + €24 per year |
| Hamoir | 21 km | 8.8% | + €24 per year |
| Anthisnes | 25 km | 8.5% | ≈ €0 |
| Marchin | 26 km | 8.8% | + €24 per year |
| Comblain-au-Pont | 27 km | 8.8% | + €24 per year |
Municipalities in the district of Marche-en-Famenne
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Hotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotton | 8.5% | €689 | — |
| Durbuy | rate not found | — | — |
| Erezée | rate not found | — | — |
| La Roche-en-Ardenne | rate not found | — | — |
| Manhay | rate not found | — | — |
| Marche-en-Famenne | rate not found | — | — |
| Nassogne | rate not found | — | — |
| Rendeux | rate not found | — | — |
| Tenneville | rate not found | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Hotton in 2026?
8.5% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income).
How much is the municipal tax in Hotton 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, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027.
Does Hotton 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?
- 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.
- ‘La majorité à Virton fait passer le taux d’IPP de 7,5 à 8,5 %’ (23 December 2025): ‘rejoignant Hotton qui a 8,5 % également’, DH Les Sports+ (secondary source).
- 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.