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title: "What is WOZ?"
term: "WOZ"
description: "WOZ is the municipal property valuation used for several Dutch tax and levy purposes, including some housing-related calculations."
date: 2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z
lastVerified: 2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z
source: https://dutchtaxcalculator.nl/glossary/woz
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# What is WOZ?

> WOZ is the municipal property valuation used for several Dutch tax and levy purposes, including some housing-related calculations.

Dutch term: _WOZ-waarde_

Your municipality sets the WOZ value. It is not the same as a market listing price. We do not invent WOZ averages on city pages.

## FAQ

### What is WOZ in simple terms?

WOZ is the municipal property valuation used for several Dutch tax and levy purposes, including some housing-related calculations.

### Is this personal tax advice?

No. These pages are educational estimates. Use your payslip, assessment, employer, Belastingdienst guidance, or a qualified adviser for personal decisions.


## Sources

- [Belastingdienst: income-tax rates and credits](https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/werk-en-inkomen/content/hoeveel-inkomstenbelasting-betalen)

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Source: https://dutchtaxcalculator.nl/glossary/woz