Debt explosion in the district: 24 million euros deficit threatens!

The district has to deal with a deficit of over 24 million euros. In a current decision, the district decided to avoid increasing the circular levy. The relief rate remains 45.6 percent, which means that a total of 84.7 million euros are taken by the municipalities. This kit was set last year.

The district's expenses amount to 115 million euros, which means that the deficit is not covered by the income from the district levy. Loud Rhine Palatinate Is this a critical situation that the district has to cope with.

Regulations for the circular levy

The financing of circles differs significantly from independent cities. Real taxes, including property tax A and B and trade tax, belong to the municipalities. Circles, on the other hand, are entitled to raise a circular levy from the communities belonging to the district.

The district levy is calculated on the basis of the tax power of the municipalities and key allocations. The district council determines the amount of the levy, while the municipalities have no right to co -determine. How Kommunalwiki.boell.de reports, over 50% are a frequent topic of conflict between circles and the municipalities. Judicial exams have shown that such sentences can withstand legal challenges, but they must not lead to structural underfunding of the municipalities.