Municipal tax · West Flanders
Municipal tax in Knokke-Heist in 2026: 0%
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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.
Knokke-Heist does not levy a surcharge on personal income tax: its rate is 0% for tax year 2026 (2025 income). For a single white-collar worker on €3,500 gross a month, that is about €612 a year less than the Belgian average (7.55%).
It is the lowest rate in Flanders. All neighbouring municipalities whose rate Indexo knows are more taxed than Knokke-Heist: the least taxed is Bruges, at 6.9%, the most taxed Damme, at 8%.
How much does the municipal tax in Knokke-Heist cost you?
Knokke-Heist is a municipality in the district of Bruges, in the province of West Flanders. Knokke-Heist does not levy a surcharge on personal income tax: you pay nothing to the municipality on your tax.
| Gross per month | Tax owed to the State | Tax in Knokke-Heist (0%) | Difference from the average |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,000 | €2,424 | €0 | − €183 |
| €2,500 | €4,596 | €0 | − €347 |
| €3,500 | €8,101 | €0 | − €612 |
| €5,000 | €15,689 | €0 | − €1,184 |
Your payslip does not change: withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel) counts 7% municipal tax everywhere. In Knokke-Heist, the final tax will be about €567 a year lower on €3,500 gross.
In the province of West Flanders, Knokke-Heist ranks first (the least taxed).
Where does the rate for Knokke-Heist come from?
The rate has not changed from 2025: Knokke-Heist 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): Knokke-Heist is 7.22 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.
Knokke-Heist and its neighbouring municipalities
- 5% or less
- from 6.1 to 6.9%
- from 8 to 8.4%
- Knokke-Heist
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
All neighbouring municipalities whose rate Indexo knows are more taxed than Knokke-Heist: the least taxed is Bruges, at 6.9%, the most taxed Damme, at 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blankenberge | 12 km | 6% | + €486 per year |
| Zuienkerke | 15 km | 7% | + €567 per year |
| Maldegem | 17 km | 6.9% | + €559 per year |
| De Haan | 19 km | 5% | + €405 per year |
| Beernem | 20 km | 7.8% | + €632 per year |
Municipalities in the district of Bruges
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Knokke-Heist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knokke-Heist | 0% | €0 | — |
| Blankenberge | 6% | €486 | + €486 per year |
| Bruges | 6.9% | €559 | + €559 per year |
| Zuienkerke | 7% | €567 | + €567 per year |
| Jabbeke | 7.7% | €624 | + €624 per year |
| Beernem | 7.8% | €632 | + €632 per year |
| Damme | 8% | €648 | + €648 per year |
| Oostkamp | 8% | €648 | + €648 per year |
| Torhout | 8% | €648 | + €648 per year |
| Zedelgem | 8% | €648 | + €648 per year |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Knokke-Heist in 2026?
0%: Knokke-Heist does not levy a surcharge on personal income tax for tax year 2026 (2025 income). The rate has not changed from 2025: Knokke-Heist is not among the 24 increases and 21 decreases recorded in Flanders for 2026.
How much do you save in Knokke-Heist compared with the average?
About €612 a year for a single white-collar worker on €3,500 gross, compared with the Belgian average (7.55%), and about €347 on €2,500 gross.
Where does Knokke-Heist stand in Flanders?
It is the lowest rate in Flanders. In Flanders, the average rate is 7.22% in 2026 (7.17% in 2025): Knokke-Heist is 7.22 percentage points below.
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.