Dog Tax Brings Over 20 Million for the First Time in the North - Schleswig-Holstein's Dog Tax Collections Hit Record 20.86 Million Euros in 2024
Schleswig-Holstein's municipalities have seen a significant increase in dog tax collections in 2024. Despite 34 municipalities not collecting any tax, the region has surpassed the 20 million euro mark for the first time. This follows a 1.1 percent rise from the previous year.
Hamburg, the state's capital, contributed to this growth with a 2.2 percent increase to around 5.6 million euros. Nationally, dog tax earnings reached a record 430 million euros, up 2.2 percent from the previous year. In Schleswig-Holstein, 505 municipalities saw an increase in collections, with Lübeck and Kiel leading at 1.5 and 1.2 million euros respectively. The total collected in 2024 was 20.86 million euros, compared to 19.86 million euros in 2023. The dog tax, a municipal charge, varies by city and depends on the number of dogs and the local tax rate. Typically, the first dog is taxed at a lower rate than additional dogs.
Schleswig-Holstein's dog tax collections have broken records in 2024, with municipalities benefiting from increased earnings. Despite some municipalities not collecting any tax, the overall rise reflects a growing number of dogs and varying tax rates across the region.
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