BochumAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax
Nordrhein-Westfalen358,880 inhabitantsPostcodes 44787–44894 Last checked: 6 November 2026 by Moritz Lang, Hannah Richter and Nele Bergmann
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00 Key facts
- Online registration (eWA)
- yes
- Registration fee
- free
- Parking permit (Halteverbot)
- from €11.00
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- 1× per year free
- Property tax B 2025
- 715 %
01 Registering your address in Bochum: 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 Bochum
- Fees
- 1 day: €17
- 2–3 days: €22
- 4–7 days: €38
- 8 days to 1 month: €55
- each further month started: €55
- later change: €11
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Lead time
- apply at least 2 weeks ahead
03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Bochum
- Responsible waste company
- USB Bochum GmbH
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- 1× per year free
- Fees
- pickup (covered by the waste fee): free
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Phone
- 0800 1995900
Recycling centres & drop-off points
Wertstoffhof Am Sattelgut (Linden)
Am Sattelgut 132, Bochum
- bulky waste
- electrical waste
- garden waste
- hazardous waste
Wertstoffhof Blücherstraße (Wattenscheid)
Blücherstraße 53, Bochum
- bulky waste
- electrical waste
- garden waste
- hazardous waste
Wertstoffhof Brandwacht (Werne)
Brandwacht 49, Bochum
- bulky waste
- electrical waste
- garden waste
Wertstoffhof Havkenscheider Straße (Kornharpen)
Havkenscheider Straße, Bochum-Kornharpen
- bulky waste
- electrical waste
- garden waste
- hazardous waste
- residual waste (charged)
- mixed construction waste (charged)
Wertstoffhof In der Provitze (Riemke/Hofstede)
In der Provitze 20, Bochum
- electrical waste
- garden waste
Wertstoffhof Schattbachstraße (Laer)
Schattbachstraße 80, Bochum
- electrical waste
- garden waste
04 Offices in Bochum: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall
Ausländerbehörde
Opening hours
Callcenter/Team Sonstige
Mon–Thu 08:30–12:30 Fri 08:30–12:00 Vorsprache nur mit Termin.
Bürgeramt
Bürgerbüro Wattenscheid
Rathaus Wattenscheid, Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7, 44777 Bochum
115 Buergerbuero@bochum.de WebsiteOpening hours
Nur mit Termin (online oder über 115); feste Öffnungszeiten nicht angegeben.
Bürgeramt
Bürgerbüro Mitte
Rathaus Bochum, Willy-Brandt-Platz 2-6, 44777 Bochum
115 Buergerbuero@bochum.de WebsiteOpening hours
Nur mit Termin (online oder über 115); feste Öffnungszeiten nicht angegeben. Zahlung nur mit Karte.
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Kfz-Zulassungsstelle
Büro für Kfz-Angelegenheiten (Straßenverkehrsamt)
Bulksmühle 17, Bochum
0234 910-8282 Buergerservice@bochum.de WebsiteOpening hours
Nur mit Termin (https://termine.bochum.de/m/kfz-angelegenheiten/extern/calendar/?uid=bffa082e-0640-40b4-ad60-4a98355850ff oder 115); Postleitzahl auf der Seite uneinheitlich (44809/44777).
City administration
05 Property tax rate in Bochum
Calculation model federal model
- Wuppertal947 %
- Duisburg886 %*
- Mönchengladbach792 %
- Bielefeld765 %
- Bochum715 %*
- Gelsenkirchen696 %*
- Bonn657 %*
- Essen655 %*
- Dortmund625 %*
- Köln475 %
- Münster410 %*
- Düsseldorf374 %
| Year | A | B | B residential | B non-residential | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 250 % | 645 % | — | — | 495 % |
| 2024 | 250 % | 645 % | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 374 % | — | 715 % | 1,190 % | — |
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Bochum the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 715 % in 2025; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 374 %.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Bochum | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €215 | €54 |
| €60 | €429 | €107 |
| €120 | €858 | €215 |
In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 125 points above the median in Nordrhein-Westfalen (520 %). In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 265 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Since 2025 the new property-tax values apply; many municipalities adjusted their rates. Your notice from the municipality (Grundsteuerbescheid) is binding.
18 Postcodes in Bochum
? FAQ: Bochum
Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Bochum?
Within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 Federal Registration Act). Bring your ID or passport and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.
Q02Can I register my address online in Bochum?
Yes. Bochum offers online registration (eWA); you need an ID card with the online function (eID) and PIN. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q03How much does registering cost in Bochum?
Registering your address costs free. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q04How much is a parking permit (Halteverbot) for moving in Bochum?
Fees: 1 day: €17; 2–3 days: €22; 4–7 days: €38; 8 days to 1 month: €55; each further month started: €55; later change: €11. Lead time: apply at least 2 weeks ahead. You apply at the city's road traffic office. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q05How do I book a bulky-waste pickup (Sperrmüll) in Bochum?
Book with USB Bochum GmbH. Pickup is free 1× per year. Fees: pickup (covered by the waste fee): free. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q06Which recycling centres are there in Bochum?
For example: Wertstoffhof Am Sattelgut (Linden), Wertstoffhof Blücherstraße (Wattenscheid), Wertstoffhof Brandwacht (Werne), Wertstoffhof Havkenscheider Straße (Kornharpen), Wertstoffhof In der Provitze (Riemke/Hofstede), Wertstoffhof Schattbachstraße (Laer). Opening hours and accepted waste are listed above on this page.
Q07What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Bochum?
The rate for property tax B was 715 % in 2025.
Q08Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Bochum?
Responsible for Bochum: Finanzamt Bochum-Mitte, Finanzamt Bochum-Süd. Which one applies depends on your address.
Q09What is the postcode of Bochum?
Bochum has 18 postcodes: 44787, 44789, 44791, 44793, 44795, 44797, 44799, 44801, 44803, 44805, 44807, 44809 …. All of them are listed above on this page.
Q10Where is the Bürgeramt in Bochum?
Registration and ID documents are handled by Bürgerbüro Wattenscheid (Rathaus Wattenscheid, Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7, 44777 Bochum). You can book an appointment online via the link above on this page.
Sources & review
- Anschriften der Gemeinde- und Stadtverwaltungen 31.01.2026 · Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder
- GemFA export 02.11.2026 · Bundeszentralamt für Steuern
- Hebesätze der Realsteuern 2022 · Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder
- C125830C0042AB74/vwContentByKey/N26R26PU716HGILDE/$FILE/abfall_satzung.pdf · www.bochum.de
- C125830C0038F229/vwContentByKey/W2BF2H9Y030BOCMDE · www.bochum.de
- C125830C0038F229/vwContentByKey/W26ZSFZ5728BOLDDE · www.bochum.de
- Buero-fuer-Kfz-Angelegenheiten/Dienstleistungen-und-Infos/Ummeldung-eines-Fahrzeuges-von-ausserhalb-nach-Bochum · www.bochum.de
- Auslaenderbuero/Dienstleistungen-und-Infos/Erteilung-einer-Niederlassungserlaubnis · www.bochum.de
- Buergerbuero/Dienstleistungen-und-Infos/Anmeldung-in-Bochum · www.bochum.de
- Amt-fuer-Finanzsteuerung/Steuerhebesaetze-und-Gebuehren · www.bochum.de
Moritz Lang
Hannah Richter
Nele Bergmann