Municipal tax · Hainaut
Municipal tax in Morlanwelz in 2026: 8.8%
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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 Morlanwelz, the municipal tax is 8.8% 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 €713 a year on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027, €101 more than the Belgian average (7.55%).
The ranking of Morlanwelz in Wallonia will be published once Indexo has the rate for the 212 missing municipalities. No neighbouring municipality whose rate Indexo knows is less taxed than Morlanwelz.
How much does the municipal tax in Morlanwelz cost you?
Morlanwelz is a municipality in the district of La Louvière, in the province of Hainaut. Its municipal council sets the municipal tax at 8.8%: for every €100.00 of tax you owe the State, you pay €8.80 to the municipality.
| Gross per month | Tax owed to the State | Tax in Morlanwelz (8.8%) | Difference from the average |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,000 | €2,424 | €213 | + €30 |
| €2,500 | €4,596 | €404 | + €57 |
| €3,500 | €8,101 | €713 | + €101 |
| €5,000 | €15,689 | €1,381 | + €196 |
Your payslip does not change: withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel) counts 7% municipal tax everywhere. In Morlanwelz, the final tax will be about €146 a year higher on €3,500 gross.
Where does the rate for Morlanwelz come from?
Morlanwelz raised its rate in 2026 to reach the recommended maximum of 8.8%. (Source: RTBF, secondary source.) Source of the rate: RTBF (secondary source). Check it on your tax assessment notice.
In Wallonia, the Region recommends that municipalities do not exceed 8.8%: Morlanwelz applies this maximum, like 32 other Walloon municipalities according to RTBF. 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.
Morlanwelz and its neighbouring municipalities
- Rate not found
- 8.5% and above
- Morlanwelz
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Morlanwelz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderlues | 8.8% | €713 | ≈ €0 |
| Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont | 8.8% | €713 | ≈ €0 |
| La Louvière | 8.8% | €713 | ≈ €0 |
| Morlanwelz | 8.8% | €713 | — |
| Binche | rate not found | — | — |
| Manage | rate not found | — | — |
No neighbouring municipality whose rate Indexo knows is less taxed than Morlanwelz. 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 La Louvière
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Morlanwelz |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Louvière | 8.8% | €713 | ≈ €0 |
| Morlanwelz | 8.8% | €713 | — |
| Binche | rate not found | — | — |
| Estinnes | rate not found | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Morlanwelz in 2026?
8.8% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income). Morlanwelz raised its rate in 2026 to reach the recommended maximum of 8.8%.
How much is the municipal tax in Morlanwelz on a salary of €3,500 gross?
About €713 a year for a single white-collar worker, €101 more than the Belgian average (7.55%). On €2,500 gross, about €404 a year. Calculated on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027.
Does Morlanwelz apply the maximum rate?
Yes: 8.8%, the maximum that the Walloon Region recommends to municipalities. According to RTBF, 33 Walloon municipalities apply it in 2026.
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.
- idem: Morlanwelz joined the municipalities at the 8.8% ceiling in 2026, RTBF (secondary source).
- 1000 euros de différence d’une commune à l’autre : votre commune a-t-elle augmenté ses impôts locaux en 2026 ? (16 March 2026, updated on 7 August 2026), RTBF (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.