jaartarie

Jaartarie is a term used in Dutch-language administrative and financial contexts to denote an annual tariff or fee levied for access to, or continued use of, a service, license, or asset. The word combines jaar (year) with tarief (tariff). In practice, a jaartarie is typically charged on a yearly basis, either as a fixed amount for all eligible subjects or as a variable sum tied to criteria such as property value, income, or usage level. Some jurisdictions designate jaartarie for specific categories, such as municipal services (water, waste management, licensing), professional registrations, or cultural or recreational facilities. Payment is commonly due at the start or end of the calendar year and may be prorated for new entrants or changes in eligibility.

Differences from other charges: unlike usage-based fees, a jaartarie is primarily time-based, though it may incorporate usage-related adjustments. It also differs from subscriptions by being tied to a public or statutory entitlement rather than a private contractual arrangement. Administration often involves annual invoicing, with exemptions or reductions for certain groups (low income, seniors) or for environmental or social policy goals.

The term jaartarie is relatively uncommon and may appear in regional or historical documents; in some authorities, equivalent concepts are described using phrases like annual tariff or annual fee. See also: tariff, fee, annual charge, licensing renewal.