WOZ value
The property valuation (WOZ) is the value of a property. This is a ‘residential’ or ‘non-residential’ property. A ‘non-residential property’ is, for example, a business, shop, office, or a piece of land. The WOZ value of a property determines how much you pay the local authority for the immovable property tax (OZB) and the sewerage levy.
Disagree with the WOZ value
More information can be found on the page Objecting to municipal taxes.
Viewing the WOZ value
Anyone may view the WOZ value of homes through the WOZ value portal (Opens in new tab).
Difference between value date and condition reference date
For the WOZ value, we take the value of your property on 1 January of the previous year. This is called the value reference date. Has anything changed regarding your property after the valuation date? For example, in the case of newbuild, conversion, a different use or demolition. Did that increase or lower the value? If so, for the WOZ value, we consider the state (condition) of the property on 1 January of this year. This is called the condition reference date.
WOZ value homes
WOZ value
It is possible that the WOZ value of your property will be higher this year than it was last year. By law, for the WOZ value, we have to consider the value of your house on 1 January of the previous year (reference date). If sales figures of comparable homes around January 1 of last year are higher than comparable sales figures a year earlier, the WOZ value will increase.
That means this year’s value may be different from last year’s. The Netherlands Council for Real Estate Assessment (Opens in new tab) checks whether the local authority correctly sets the value of a property.
Compare with similar homes
For the WOZ value of residential properties, we take the market value on 1 January of the previous year. To determine this value, we look at sales prices of the same type of homes sold around 1 January the previous year. Keep in mind that no two homes are exactly the same. We incorporate differences in size, maintenance, location or annexes in the appraisal.
Valuation by surface area
Since 2022, municipalities have been obliged to base the WOZ value of homes on the usable surface area (GBO). Previously, we based the WOZ value on the volume of the house. You can view the usable surface area of your property in the valuation report.
Valuation with your own sales figure
Does the property have its own sales figure? If so, we can determine the market value more precisely. It could be that the WOZ value will be slightly higher or lower than the sale price. For example, if house prices have gone up or down between the sale date and the valuation date.
WOZ Accountability Document
Your WOZ value. How is this determined? Many people wonder about this. This makes sense, as your WOZ value plays an important role in various taxes and offers an indication of your home’s value. We determine your home’s WOZ value each year.
Determining the WOZ value involves a clear and careful process, based on facts, calculations and multiple verifications. We use this value for various taxes. First, we will collect data on your home, such as:
- the size of your home and any annexes;
- the type of home (for example, detached, mid-terrace house or apartment);
- the location;
- the quality and maintenance;
- recent selling prices for comparable homes in your neighbourhood.
This information provides the basis for determining the WOZ value. In the WOZ Accountability Document, you will find more information about how we determined the WOZ value.
WOZ value for non-residential properties
We usually assume the market value. We look at the rent per square metre. We multiply this rent by the gross floor area and a ‘capitalisation factor’. We use the capitalisation factor to convert the annual rent to a value. When valuing a non-residential property, we take into account aspects such as its location, how it was built and how well it has been maintained.
WOZ value of newbuild properties
Is your property still under construction and due for completion during the year? In that case, we determine the value of the property according to its condition on 1 January of the following year. That means we value this property in the following year as completed. And no longer as a property under construction.
Tenants and WOZ
You will receive a ‘tenant WOZ decision’. This states the WOZ value of the property you rent. The WOZ value of your rental property partly determines how much rent you pay. If you have public sector rental housing, the WOZ value may affect the maximum rent.
More information on the maximum rent can be found on the website of the Central Government (Opens in new tab).
Have you not received a tenant notice?
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
Who else uses the WOZ value?
The Tax Administration and Water Board also use the WOZ value for the assessments you receive from them.
Tax return
The assessment of local taxes states the tax year for which the WOZ value applies. For your tax return, you use the WOZ value of the year for which you are filing your tax return.
Laws and regulations
The following regulations can be found on the website Overheid.nl (local) (Opens in new tab):
- Valuation of Moveable Property Act
- Municipalities Act
- General Administrative Law Act
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Disagree with the WOZ value
More information can be found on the page Objecting to municipal taxes.
Viewing the WOZ value
Anyone may view the WOZ value of homes through the WOZ value portal (Opens in new tab).
Difference between value date and condition reference date
For the WOZ value, we take the value of your property on 1 January of the previous year. This is called the value reference date. Has anything changed regarding your property after the valuation date? For example, in the case of newbuild, conversion, a different use or demolition. Did that increase or lower the value? If so, for the WOZ value, we consider the state (condition) of the property on 1 January of this year. This is called the condition reference date.
WOZ value homes
WOZ value
It is possible that the WOZ value of your property will be higher this year than it was last year. By law, for the WOZ value, we have to consider the value of your house on 1 January of the previous year (reference date). If sales figures of comparable homes around January 1 of last year are higher than comparable sales figures a year earlier, the WOZ value will increase.
That means this year’s value may be different from last year’s. The Netherlands Council for Real Estate Assessment (Opens in new tab) checks whether the local authority correctly sets the value of a property.
Compare with similar homes
For the WOZ value of residential properties, we take the market value on 1 January of the previous year. To determine this value, we look at sales prices of the same type of homes sold around 1 January the previous year. Keep in mind that no two homes are exactly the same. We incorporate differences in size, maintenance, location or annexes in the appraisal.
Valuation by surface area
Since 2022, municipalities have been obliged to base the WOZ value of homes on the usable surface area (GBO). Previously, we based the WOZ value on the volume of the house. You can view the usable surface area of your property in the valuation report.
Valuation with your own sales figure
Does the property have its own sales figure? If so, we can determine the market value more precisely. It could be that the WOZ value will be slightly higher or lower than the sale price. For example, if house prices have gone up or down between the sale date and the valuation date.
WOZ Accountability Document
Your WOZ value. How is this determined? Many people wonder about this. This makes sense, as your WOZ value plays an important role in various taxes and offers an indication of your home’s value. We determine your home’s WOZ value each year.
Determining the WOZ value involves a clear and careful process, based on facts, calculations and multiple verifications. We use this value for various taxes. First, we will collect data on your home, such as:
- the size of your home and any annexes;
- the type of home (for example, detached, mid-terrace house or apartment);
- the location;
- the quality and maintenance;
- recent selling prices for comparable homes in your neighbourhood.
This information provides the basis for determining the WOZ value. In the WOZ Accountability Document, you will find more information about how we determined the WOZ value.
WOZ value for non-residential properties
We usually assume the market value. We look at the rent per square metre. We multiply this rent by the gross floor area and a ‘capitalisation factor’. We use the capitalisation factor to convert the annual rent to a value. When valuing a non-residential property, we take into account aspects such as its location, how it was built and how well it has been maintained.
WOZ value of newbuild properties
Is your property still under construction and due for completion during the year? In that case, we determine the value of the property according to its condition on 1 January of the following year. That means we value this property in the following year as completed. And no longer as a property under construction.
Tenants and WOZ
You will receive a ‘tenant WOZ decision’. This states the WOZ value of the property you rent. The WOZ value of your rental property partly determines how much rent you pay. If you have public sector rental housing, the WOZ value may affect the maximum rent.
More information on the maximum rent can be found on the website of the Central Government (Opens in new tab).
Have you not received a tenant notice?
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
Who else uses the WOZ value?
The Tax Administration and Water Board also use the WOZ value for the assessments you receive from them.
Tax return
The assessment of local taxes states the tax year for which the WOZ value applies. For your tax return, you use the WOZ value of the year for which you are filing your tax return.
Laws and regulations
The following regulations can be found on the website Overheid.nl (local) (Opens in new tab):
- Valuation of Moveable Property Act
- Municipalities Act
- General Administrative Law Act