Municipal tax · Flemish Brabant
Municipal tax in Oud-Heverlee 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 Oud-Heverlee, 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. All neighbouring municipalities whose rate Indexo knows are more taxed than Oud-Heverlee: the least taxed is Leuven, at 6.7%, the most taxed Huldenberg, at 8%.
How much does the municipal tax in Oud-Heverlee cost you?
Oud-Heverlee is a municipality in the district of Leuven, in the province of Flemish Brabant. 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 Oud-Heverlee (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 Oud-Heverlee, the final tax will be about €41 a year lower on €3,500 gross.
In the province of Flemish Brabant, Oud-Heverlee ranks 4th out of 63, tied with 2 other municipalities.
Where does the rate for Oud-Heverlee come from?
The rate has not changed from 2025: Oud-Heverlee 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): Oud-Heverlee 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.
Oud-Heverlee and its neighbouring municipalities
- Rate not found
- from 6.1 to 6.9%
- from 7 to 7.4%
- from 7.5 to 7.9%
- from 8 to 8.4%
- Oud-Heverlee
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Oud-Heverlee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oud-Heverlee | 6.5% | €527 | — |
| Leuven | 6.7% | €543 | + €16 per year |
| Bierbeek | 7% | €567 | + €41 per year |
| Bertem | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Huldenberg | 8% | €648 | + €122 per year |
| Grez-Doiceau | rate not found | — | — |
All neighbouring municipalities whose rate Indexo knows are more taxed than Oud-Heverlee: the least taxed is Leuven, at 6.7%, the most taxed Huldenberg, at 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 Leuven
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Oud-Heverlee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keerbergen | 6.5% | €527 | ≈ €0 |
| Oud-Heverlee | 6.5% | €527 | — |
| Haacht | 6.7% | €543 | + €16 per year |
| Leuven | 6.7% | €543 | + €16 per year |
| Tervuren | 6.7% | €543 | + €16 per year |
| Rotselaar | 6.8% | €551 | + €24 per year |
| Bierbeek | 7% | €567 | + €41 per year |
| Holsbeek | 7% | €567 | + €41 per year |
| Tremelo | 7% | €567 | + €41 per year |
| Boortmeerbeek | 7.2% | €583 | + €57 per year |
| Bertem | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Lubbeek | 7.5% | €608 | + €81 per year |
| Bekkevoort | 7.6% | €616 | + €89 per year |
| Boutersem | 7.6% | €616 | + €89 per year |
| Herent | 7.7% | €624 | + €97 per year |
| Glabbeek | 7.8% | €632 | + €105 per year |
| Kortenaken | 7.8% | €632 | + €105 per year |
| Begijnendijk | 7.9% | €640 | + €113 per year |
| Diest | 7.9% | €640 | + €113 per year |
| Kortenberg | 7.9% | €640 | + €113 per year |
| Landen | 7.9% | €640 | + €113 per year |
| Tielt-Winge | 7.9% | €640 | + €113 per year |
| Aarschot | 8% | €648 | + €122 per year |
| Geetbets | 8% | €648 | + €122 per year |
| Hoegaarden | 8% | €648 | + €122 per year |
| Huldenberg | 8% | €648 | + €122 per year |
| Linter | 8% | €648 | + €122 per year |
| Scherpenheuvel-Zichem | 8% | €648 | + €122 per year |
| Zoutleeuw | 8.3% | €672 | + €146 per year |
| Tienen | 8.6% | €697 | + €170 per year |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Oud-Heverlee in 2026?
6.5% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income). The rate has not changed from 2025: Oud-Heverlee is not among the 24 increases and 21 decreases recorded in Flanders for 2026.
How much is the municipal tax in Oud-Heverlee 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 Oud-Heverlee 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): Oud-Heverlee is 0.72 percentage points below.
What next?
- All municipal taxesThe map and the rates of the 565 municipalities.
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- 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 Vlaams-Brabant: 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.