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BennewitzAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Sachsen5,102 inhabitantsPostcodes 04828 Not fully checked yet

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For Bennewitz 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
5,102
Area
46.8 km²
Postcodes
04828
State
Sachsen
Property tax B 2022
400 %
Trade tax 2022
400 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Grimma

01 Registering your address in Bennewitz: 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 Bennewitz

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Bennewitz 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 Leipzig district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Grimma; 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 Bennewitz, 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 Bennewitz

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Bennewitz

In Bennewitz, 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 Bennewitz: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Grimma

    Lausicker Straße 2, 04668 Grimma

    03437 940-0 Website

    Opening hours

    Öffnungszeiten für Besucherverkehr

    Mon09:00–15:00
    Tue09:00–18:00
    Thu09:00–15:00

    Telefonservicezeiten

    Mon08:00–15:00
    Tue08:00–18:00
    Thu08:00–15:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • Municipal administration

    Gemeinde Bennewitz

    Bahnhofstr. 24, 04828 Bennewitz

    kontakt@gemeinde-bennewitz.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Bennewitz

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022400 %400 %——400 %
Calculate your property tax in Bennewitz

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Bennewitz the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 400 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 400 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BennewitzPer quarter
€30€120€30
€60€240€60
€120€480€120

The rate is 20 points below the median in Leipzig district (420 %). The rate is 20 points below the median in Sachsen (420 %). The rate is 20 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Bennewitz pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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.

01 Postcodes in Bennewitz

? FAQ: Bennewitz

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Bennewitz?

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 Bennewitz?

The rate for property tax B was 400 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Bennewitz?

Responsible for Bennewitz: Finanzamt Grimma. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Bennewitz?

Bennewitz has the postcode 04828.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Bennewitz?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeinde Bennewitz (Bahnhofstr. 24, 04828 Bennewitz).

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