Overview

• A study by Haus & Grund finds the average property tax has risen from €522 in 2024 to €830 in 2025, a 59% increase.
• The majority of property owners—79%—are paying more or the same amount, with only 21% seeing reductions.
• Tax increases vary by property type, with single-family homes seeing a 119% rise, multi-family homes 111%, and apartments 40%.
• Municipalities have raised local multipliers, intensifying tax burdens, as they face financial pressures and budget deficits.
• The federal government maintains its commitment to revenue neutrality and has urged municipalities to lower their multipliers, while property owner associations demand a policy overhaul.