Welcome to Breda. You are now a 'Bredanaar'!
Welcome to Breda, our green, hospitable and boundless city. On this page you will find information which you may find useful. You can arrange a number of things quickly and easily.
And if there's anything you can't find, or if you have questions: please contact the council.
Parking
People who live in the city centre and in neighbourhoods with on-street parking charges (Dutch) can apply for a parking permit. If you are having visitors, you can use the Visitor's Scheme. This allows your visitors to park at a low rate.
If you are cycling into the city centre, you can park your bicycle in one of the free bicycle storage areas.
Waste
In Breda we separate waste. Households have various wheelie bins for this waste. You can change the number of bins you have. When you move house, the wheelie bins, plus the waste disposal pass, are left at the old house. You use the waste disposal pass for the underground residual waste container. If you don't have a waste disposal pass, you can apply for a new pass for up to 6 weeks after moving into your new home.
Do you have a new build home and don't yet have any wheelie bins or a waste disposal pass? Tell us using the email form and also provide your new address.
More information about waste can be found at breda.nl/en/waste.
Dogs
In Breda you do not have to pay dog tax for your dog.
Would you like to take your dog for a walk? You can do so at the dog walking areas and off-lead areas for dogs (Dutch).
Enjoying life in Breda
On behalf of the council, you are the eyes and ears of your street and neighbourhood. Is something broken or damaged on your street, for example the street lighting or paving stones? Is there rubbish or dirt on the street, or are you experiencing nuisance? You can tell the council about this using the handy BuitenBeter app (Better Outside) (Dutch).
You can download the BuitenBeter-app:
We all need to work together to keep our neighborhood safe. The Buurtpreventie Breda website (Dutch)provides information on what you can do yourself or together with your neighbors.
Discover Breda
Shopping, sports, events, recreation: Breda has a lot to offer. As a brand-new resident of Breda, be inspired by website ExploreBreda. Here you will find lots of information and great tips to discover Breda.
Breda internationals
Breda Internationals website is the place to go for all internationals who live in Breda. It supports internationals and expats and provides lots of information and practical tips about Breda. The film (in English) gives a great insight into living, working and life in Breda.