Ghent to raise fees for occupying pavements and parking spaces from 2027
Ghent will make it simpler but more expensive to occupy pavement or parking spaces for renovations, deliveries and moves from 2027, drawing strong criticism from the opposition.
The city of Ghent is raising the fees for occupying a piece of pavement or a parking space for renovation work, deliveries and moving. The new rules take effect from 2027.
From next year, applying for such an occupation will become simpler but more expensive.
The opposition in Ghent city council has strongly criticised the higher fees. According to Het Nieuwsblad, which reported the criticism on Wednesday 28 October 2026, critics described the increase as a sly tax rise and as a renovation tax.
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