Vlissingen receives the most money from the national government of all municipalities to be able to carry out its tasks, Bloemendaal the least. This is evident from the new Atlas state benefits from a research institute of the University of Groningen (RUG) that was published on Monday.
On average, municipalities receive 2,162 euros per inhabitant from the national government, according to the University of Groningen’s Center for Research on the Economy of the Local Authorities. “But one church gets a lot more than another.”
Vlissingen tops the list with almost 4,000 euros. The amounts transferred to Bloemendaal, Midden-Delfland and Blaricum are considerably lower at 1,014 euros, 1,104 euros and 1,112 euros respectively.
According to the researchers, a weak social structure and central function play a role in municipalities that receive high amounts. “The houses are also worth little, so that the property tax yields less. That explains why these municipalities receive a relatively high state benefit.”
Prosperous municipalities have relatively low costs and can raise more money themselves through local taxes.
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