City Council Approves the 2027 Budget

November 5, 2026, 3:01 p.m.

On Tuesday evening, November 3, the Wassenaar City Council approved the 2027 budget. This provides the municipal executive with the financial resources to continue implementing the goals set out in the 2026–2030 Cooperation Agreement. The budget, totaling 101 million euros, was adopted with broad support from the VVD, HvW, D66, Lokaal Wassenaar!, Progressief Nederland, and the CDA.

Laurens van Doeveren, Alderman Spatial Planning, Finance, Economy, and Sports: “It’s wonderful to see such broad support for this budget. Together, we’ve made clear agreements about the future of Wassenaar, and with this budget, we can now move forward with implementation. We have a lot ahead of us: from investing in sports, safety, and public facilities to advancing important projects such as housing construction and accessibility. At the same time, we want to keep the financial burden on residents manageable. For example, the property tax will be indexed only to inflation in 2027. With the support of the city council, we can take concrete steps in the coming years and make real progress for our beautiful town. Future generations will also benefit from this.”

Wassenaar is on a positive trajectory for the long term

The budget provides funding for investments in sports, education, Health, public safety, and public spaces. The subsidy for youth members of sports clubs will be increased by 50 percent. These funds are available because Wassenaar is in good financial standing over the long term. Funds are also available for the renovation
of the Warenar and Raadhuis De Paauw, making schools more sustainable, and road maintenance.

During the budget debate, council members submitted nine amendments. One amendment was adopted: the proposal by the VVD, D66, and Lokaal Wassenaar! to ab
the dog tax effective January 1, 2027. Only DLW voted against it.

Wassenaar is in good financial shape, but the coming years will remain challenging. Government funding is under pressure. The high level of public services also requires attention, especially since these services are funded by a relatively small group of residents. The municipal executive will therefore continue to engage with residents, business owners, and community organizations regarding the future of the village and the preservation of public services.