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Municipal tax in Mechelen in 2026: 6.5%
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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 Mechelen, 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. No neighbouring municipality whose rate Indexo knows is less taxed than Mechelen; the most taxed is Kapelle-op-den-Bos, at 7.8%.
How much does the municipal tax in Mechelen cost you?
Mechelen is a municipality in the district of Mechelen, in the province of Antwerp. 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 Mechelen (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 Mechelen, the final tax will be about €41 a year lower on €3,500 gross.
In the province of Antwerp, Mechelen ranks 11th out of 67, tied with 9 other municipalities.
Where does the rate for Mechelen come from?
Mechelen is one of the 21 Flemish municipalities that lowered their rate 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): Mechelen 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.
Mechelen and its neighbouring municipalities
- from 6.1 to 6.9%
- from 7 to 7.4%
- from 7.5 to 7.9%
- Mechelen
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Mechelen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechelen | 6.5% | €527 | — |
| Rumst | 6.5% | €527 | ≈ €0 |
| Zemst | 7% | €567 | + €41 per year |
| Sint-Katelijne-Waver | 7.1% | €575 | + €49 per year |
| Boortmeerbeek | 7.2% | €583 | + €57 per year |
| Willebroek | 7.3% | €591 | + €65 per year |
| Bonheiden | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Kapelle-op-den-Bos | 7.8% | €632 | + €105 per year |
No neighbouring municipality whose rate Indexo knows is less taxed than Mechelen; the most taxed is Kapelle-op-den-Bos, at 7.8%. 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 Mechelen
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Mechelen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duffel | 6.5% | €527 | ≈ €0 |
| Mechelen | 6.5% | €527 | — |
| Nijlen | 7% | €567 | + €41 per year |
| Sint-Katelijne-Waver | 7.1% | €575 | + €49 per year |
| Lier | 7.2% | €583 | + €57 per year |
| Bornem | 7.3% | €591 | + €65 per year |
| Puurs-Sint-Amands | 7.3% | €591 | + €65 per year |
| Willebroek | 7.3% | €591 | + €65 per year |
| Bonheiden | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Heist-op-den-Berg | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Putte | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Berlaar | 7.8% | €632 | + €105 per year |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Mechelen in 2026?
6.5% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income). Mechelen is one of the 21 Flemish municipalities that lowered their rate for 2026.
How much is the municipal tax in Mechelen 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.
Where does Mechelen stand in Flanders?
28th lowest rate of the 285 municipalities in Flanders, tied with 17 other municipalities. In Flanders, the average rate is 7.22% in 2026 (7.17% in 2025): Mechelen is 0.72 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 Antwerpen: 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.