Municipal tax law, development contribution law

Outside of general tax laws, government bodies are also entitled to levy charges on citizens for certain matters. On the basis of the Local Rates Act, local authorities have the option of levying connection fees for the connection of properties to the public water supply or wastewater disposal system, for example. Municipalities can levy development charges for the initial construction of public transportation routes (development facilities). VOELKER advises and represents local authorities, companies and private individuals in the examination of contribution law issues, the legal enforcement of contribution claims before the administrative courts and the defense against unjustified claims.