Municipal tax · West Flanders
Municipal tax in Oostrozebeke in 2026: 7.9%
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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 Oostrozebeke, the municipal tax is 7.9% 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 €640 a year on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027, €28 more than the Belgian average (7.55%).
216th lowest rate of the 285 municipalities in Flanders, tied with 16 other municipalities. Among the neighbouring municipalities, Harelbeke is the least taxed, at 7.5%: living there would mean paying €32 less a year on €3,500 gross.
How much does the municipal tax in Oostrozebeke cost you?
Oostrozebeke is a municipality in the district of Tielt, in the province of West Flanders. Its municipal council sets the municipal tax at 7.9%: for every €100.00 of tax you owe the State, you pay €7.90 to the municipality.
| Gross per month | Tax owed to the State | Tax in Oostrozebeke (7.9%) | Difference from the average |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,000 | €2,424 | €191 | + €8 |
| €2,500 | €4,596 | €363 | + €16 |
| €3,500 | €8,101 | €640 | + €28 |
| €5,000 | €15,689 | €1,239 | + €55 |
Your payslip does not change: withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel) counts 7% municipal tax everywhere. In Oostrozebeke, the final tax will be about €73 a year higher on €3,500 gross.
In the province of West Flanders, Oostrozebeke ranks 39th out of 62, tied with 3 other municipalities.
Where does the rate for Oostrozebeke come from?
Oostrozebeke is one of the 24 Flemish municipalities that raised 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): Oostrozebeke is 0.68 percentage points above. 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.
Oostrozebeke and its neighbouring municipalities
- from 7.5 to 7.9%
- from 8 to 8.4%
- Oostrozebeke
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Oostrozebeke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentergem | 7.5% | €608 | − €32 per year |
| Harelbeke | 7.5% | €608 | − €32 per year |
| Wielsbeke | 7.5% | €608 | − €32 per year |
| Tielt | 7.8% | €632 | − €8 per year |
| Oostrozebeke | 7.9% | €640 | — |
| Ingelmunster | 8% | €648 | + €8 per year |
Among the neighbouring municipalities, Harelbeke is the least taxed, at 7.5%: living there would mean paying €32 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 Tielt
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Oostrozebeke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardooie | 6% | €486 | − €154 per year |
| Dentergem | 7.5% | €608 | − €32 per year |
| Pittem | 7.5% | €608 | − €32 per year |
| Wielsbeke | 7.5% | €608 | − €32 per year |
| Tielt | 7.8% | €632 | − €8 per year |
| Wingene | 7.8% | €632 | − €8 per year |
| Oostrozebeke | 7.9% | €640 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Oostrozebeke in 2026?
7.9% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income). Oostrozebeke is one of the 24 Flemish municipalities that raised their rate for 2026.
How much is the municipal tax in Oostrozebeke on a salary of €3,500 gross?
About €640 a year for a single white-collar worker, €28 more than the Belgian average (7.55%). On €2,500 gross, about €363 a year. Calculated on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027.
Which neighbouring municipality of Oostrozebeke is the least taxed?
Harelbeke, at 7.5%. For a single white-collar worker on €3,500 gross, the difference is about €32 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.
- 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.