Companies investment zone (BIZ)

Together with the municipality, Dorpshart Lisse continues to invest in an attractive, vibrant, and future-proof town center. An important part of this is the preparation of a Business Investment Zone (BIZ), which allows entrepreneurs to jointly invest in the quality, appearance, and promotion of the Dorpshart.

A BIZ is a way for entrepreneurs in a defined area to collectively invest in an attractive, vibrant, and future-proof center. If there is sufficient support, all entrepreneurs who are required to contribute will pay via a municipal levy. The amount of this contribution is based on the property’s WOZ value. With the collective contribution, a stable budget is created, enabling the implementation of plans and activities that strengthen the economic development, spatial quality, livability, safety, and promotion of the area. Examples include improving the appearance of the center, joint marketing and events, or measures that contribute to a pleasant and safe public space.

The main difference with a voluntary business association is that within a BIZ, everyone participates and contributes. This way, everyone benefits from the investments, and everyone makes a fair contribution. This provides more clout and makes it possible to invest in a strong and attractive center for years to come.

The vote will take place in Q3 of 2026, and if there is sufficient support, the BIZ will be adopted as of January 2027 for a period of 5 years.