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Battenberg (Eder)Anmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Hessen5,463 inhabitantsPostcodes 35088–57319 Not fully checked yet

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For Battenberg (Eder) we show official base data (Federal Statistical Office, tax administration, municipal register). Local details such as bulky-waste fees are researched city by city – until then, the nationwide rules below apply.

00 Key facts

Population
5,463
Area
64.7 km²
Postcodes
35088–57319 (2)
State
Hessen
Property tax B 2022
380 %
Trade tax 2022
380 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Korbach-Frankenberg Verwaltungsstelle Korbach

01 Registering your address in Battenberg (Eder): Bürgeramt & appointment

You must register within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 BMG). Bring your passport or ID and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.

Registration deadline

02 Moving to Battenberg (Eder)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Magistrat der Stadt Battenberg (Eder) within two weeks of moving in. Bring your ID and the landlord's confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).
  2. STEP 02Re-register your carUpdate your vehicle registration at the registration office of Waldeck-Frankenberg district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Korbach-Frankenberg Verwaltungsstelle Korbach; the registration office usually passes your new address on automatically.
  4. STEP 04Parking permit for the vanApply for a temporary no-parking zone at the road traffic office of Battenberg (Eder), usually 1–3 weeks before moving day.
  5. STEP 05Update contractsElectricity, internet, broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), bank, insurance and health insurance – and set up mail forwarding.
Personal moving checklist for Battenberg (Eder)

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Battenberg (Eder)

In Battenberg (Eder), bulky waste (Sperrmüll) is collected by the waste company of the town or district – usually after booking. Electrical appliances, paint, batteries and chemicals don't belong in household waste: take them to a recycling centre (Wertstoffhof), a hazardous-waste collection or back to the shop.

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04 Offices in Battenberg (Eder): tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Korbach-Frankenberg Verwaltungsstelle Korbach

    Medebacher Landstraße 29, 34497 Korbach

    069 2545-2545 Website

  • City administration

    Magistrat der Stadt Battenberg (Eder)

    Hauptstraße 58, 35088 Battenberg (Eder)

    info@battenberg-eder.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Battenberg (Eder)

Calculation model area-factor method (Hesse)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022380 %380 %——380 %
Calculate your property tax in Battenberg (Eder)

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Battenberg (Eder) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 380 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 380 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Battenberg (Eder)Per quarter
€30€114€29
€60€228€57
€120€456€114

The rate was 20 points below the median in Waldeck-Frankenberg district (400 %). The rate was 90 points below the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was about the same as the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Battenberg (Eder) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 380 %; the tax is the trade-tax base amount × this rate.

Since 2025 the new property-tax values apply; many municipalities adjusted their rates. Your notice from the municipality (Grundsteuerbescheid) is binding.

02 Postcodes in Battenberg (Eder)

? FAQ: Battenberg (Eder)

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Battenberg (Eder)?

Within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 Federal Registration Act). Bring your ID or passport and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.

Q02What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Battenberg (Eder)?

The rate for property tax B was 380 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Battenberg (Eder)?

Responsible for Battenberg (Eder): Finanzamt Korbach-Frankenberg Verwaltungsstelle Korbach. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Battenberg (Eder)?

Battenberg (Eder) has 2 postcodes: 35088, 57319. All of them are listed above on this page.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Battenberg (Eder)?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Magistrat der Stadt Battenberg (Eder) (Hauptstraße 58, 35088 Battenberg (Eder)).

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