Dog tax
Belastingsamenwerking Oost-Brabant (BSOB) handles the assessment of municipal and water board taxes for the municipality of Gemert-Bakel.
Instruction text: Do you have any questions? Or do you disagree with the municipal taxes? If so, please contact BSOB.
Take care of it yourself
On the website of BSOB you will find a Digital Loket(external link) where you can manage all your local tax affairs online.
Exemption from paying dog tax is given for:
- A dog under three months of age staying with the mother dog;
- A guide dog kept as such by a blind person;
- A disabled dog kept as such by a disabled person;
- A search dog from the Signi Foundation(external link);
- a certified police dog;
- a dog residing in a dog shelter; a dog shelter is one location or space designated or used for the custody of dogs found stray or relinquished by the owner.
- A dog kept in stock in an establishment exclusively for sale or delivery.
- a dog whose keeper, according to the Basic Registration of Persons, resides in a principal residence in the outlying area as shown on the maps attached to the ordinance.
We use dog tax revenue for:
- the construction and maintenance of dog walking areas;
- providing dog poop bags;
- The placement of "No Dogs" signs around playgrounds and parks;
- control of dog ownership.
Rates
| Product | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dog tax per dog | € 66,84 |
| Dog tax kennel | € 276,60 |
Learn more
For more information about the guidelines for dogs in our municipality, see the Information Letter for Dog Owners.
Want to know more?
If so, please consult the Regulation on the levy and collection of Dog Tax.(external link).