Diemen’s municipal property tax (OZB) will rise by 5% next year after the city council rejected a proposal to limit the increase to 2.1%. The programme budget for 2027 was subsequently approved, including a budgeted deficit of €2.9 million, which will be covered from the general reserve. The VVD, supported by the Elder Party, Independent Diemen and Ons Diemen, had submitted the proposal to reduce the tax increase. Owners of average homes in Diemen will pay €10 to €15 more per year.