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The Most Tax-Friendly Municipalities in Canton Valais (2026)

Monthey, Crans-Montana, and Zermatt currently share the title for the lowest taxes in Canton Valais. This three-way tie holds true for singles, couples, and families alike.
Updated:
2 June 2026
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The short answer

Monthey, Crans-Montana, and Zermatt currently share the title for the lowest taxes in Canton Valais. For singles earning 80,000 CHF (single_80k), all three sit at 9.7%. This three-way tie holds true for couples and families as well, with rates of 14.7% and 13.3% respectively.

Locator map of the canton of Valais in Switzerland

Source: Wikimedia Commons, Switzerland Locator Map VS.svg.

This means you won't find one single tax haven in Valais—instead, a small group of towns shares the top spot.

Out of the 122 municipalities in the canton, the next best option is a large group sitting at 9.8%. This cluster includes Dorénaz, Gampel-Bratsch, Oberems, Salvan, Savièse, and Vouvry.

The Rhône valley near Martigny

Source: Wikimedia Commons, Rhone Valley.jpg.

What the spread means

Tax rates across Valais are fairly similar, though not identical. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive towns is just:

  • 0.7 percentage points for singles (single_80k)
  • 1.1 percentage points for couples (couple_120k)
  • 1.0 percentage point for families (family_150k)

While this ranking helps you build a shortlist, these narrow margins mean you shouldn't base your move entirely on taxes. In Valais, your decision will likely come down to housing availability, commute times, and how well the location fits your lifestyle.

Next steps

Use PLZHub to narrow the field. Once your move becomes real, run your exact numbers through the official cantonal calculator to get the final say.

Since multiple towns share the lowest rate, let other factors—like the local community, views, and accessibility—guide your final choice.

Current Valais Top 5

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RankMunicipalitySingle 80kCouple 120kFamily 150kTax multiplier
1Monthey9.7%14.7%13.3%120
1Crans-Montana9.7%14.7%13.3%120
1Zermatt9.7%14.7%13.3%120
4Dorénaz9.8%14.8%13.4%121
4Gampel-Bratsch9.8%14.8%13.4%121

How to read the ranking

  • The three-way tie at the top is real, not just a rounding quirk.
  • Read the 9.8% group as the next step down, rather than a massive drop in tax savings.
  • Use the canton spread to decide if the tax difference is actually meaningful to your budget.
  • Before signing a lease, confirm your final choice with the official cantonal tax calculator.
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