Last week, the Dutch House of Representatives rejected the motion proposed by Dekker and Tony van Dijck to roll back the higher road tax (motorrijtuigenbelasting or mrb) for campers. Consequently, the change to the special mrb rate for campervans will continue to be enforced for the foreseeable future.
Since January 1, 2026, camper owners have been subject to a half-rate for the road tax, up from the previous quarter-rate. The vote specifically focused on the special camper tax within the road tax framework. The motion received 55 votes in favor and 91 against, thus failing to garner a majority.
As a result, there will be no political adjustment to the current mrb regulations for campervans. The motion aimed to reverse the increase in road tax for campers, which has long been set at a quarter of the standard mrb tariff. The recent increase means camper users now pay a half-rate under the previous scheme established for vehicles primarily used for recreation.
This change has been a contentious issue for many campers, particularly as the increased road tax coincides with rising operating costs. The vote specifically addressed the motion and did not touch upon a broader review of vehicle taxes or other fiscal measures affecting recreational vehicles.
The NKC (Dutch Camper Club) has expressed its intention to continue monitoring the situation politically. The advocacy group highlights that the special camper rate was designed to reflect the recreational use of campervans and their limited mileage on public roads. They note that upcoming reforms of vehicle taxes may provide new opportunities to advocate for a suitable rate for campers.
Source: kampeerzaken.nl