Housing

Heiz- und Nebenkostenabrechnung

Heating & Utility Bill (Annual)

Simple Definition

The annual reconciliation of your "Akonto" payments vs actual energy usage.

Why this matters to Expats.

The moment of truth. If you paid CHF 200/month Akonto but used CHF 300/month in gas, you will get a bill for CHF 1200 ("Nachzahlung"). This usually arrives 6-12 months after the year ends.

Actionable Intelligence

Check It: 30% of these bills contain errors. Ask for "Belege" (Physical Receipts) if it seems high.

Rising Costs: Energy prices spiked in 2023/24. Expect higher Nachzahlungen.