Pay development charge
Full text
Road access (in particular) is a prerequisite for the development of a property.
After completion of the development work, the municipality levies a development contribution from the owners of the developed properties within a four-year assessment period on the basis of the actual costs incurred.
Required documents
The development charge is calculated by the responsible local authority and determined by notice without - as a rule - requiring the co-operation of the property owner liable to pay the charge.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for the collection of a development charge is the enactment of a municipal development charge statute.
Costs (fees, expenses, etc.)
The development charge notice is issued free of charge.
Procedure
The development charge is levied after completion of the development work within a four-year assessment period. It is payable after notification of the development charge notice.
Forms
- Forms/online services available: Yes
- Written form required: No
- Informal application possible: No
- Personal appearance required: No
Legal remedy
The development charge notice can be contested by means of an objection.
Responsible office
The municipality responsible for the development levies the development charge.