BraunschweigAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Niedersachsen252,811 inhabitantsPostcodes 38100–38126 Last checked: 6 November 2026 by Leon Krüger, Marie Hoffmann and Clara Winter

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00 Key facts

Online registration (eWA): yes
Registration fee: free
Parking permit (Halteverbot): from €25.00
Car re-registration online: yes
Bulky waste (Sperrmüll): from €20.00
Property tax B 2026: 750 %

01 Registering your address in Braunschweig: 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

When do you move into Braunschweig?

02 Moving to Braunschweig

Fees: per day: €25
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
Lead time: apply at least 3 weeks ahead
Car re-registration online: yes

Apply for a parking permit

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Braunschweig

Responsible waste company: ALBA Braunschweig GmbH
Fees: per 5 m³: €20
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
Phone: 0531 8862-0

Book a pickup

Recycling centres & drop-off points

All sites accept: bulky waste (charged), garden waste, electrical waste, hazardous waste, paper, metal, old clothes

Abfallentsorgungszentrum (AEZ) Watenbüttel
Celler Heerstraße 335, 38112 Braunschweig
Opening hours
Mon 11:00–20:00
Tue–Thu 07:00–15:30
Fri 07:00–14:30
Sat 07:00–12:00
Wertstoffhof Frankfurter Straße
Frankfurter Straße 251, 38122 Braunschweig
Opening hours
Mon–Wed 09:00–16:45
Thu 11:00–20:00
Fri 09:00–16:45

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

Ausländerbehörde
Ausländerangelegenheiten (Abteilung Bürgerangelegenheiten)
Friedrich-Seele-Straße 7, 38122 Braunschweig
0531 4701 auslaenderbehoerde@braunschweig.de Website
Bürgeramt
Allgemeine Bürgerangelegenheiten (Abteilung Bürgerangelegenheiten)
Friedrich-Seele-Straße 7, 38122 Braunschweig
0531 4701 buergerangelegenheiten@braunschweig.de Website
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Braunschweig-Wilhelmstraße
Wilhelmstr. 4, 38100 Braunschweig
0531 489-0 Website
Opening hours
Servicestelle
Tue 08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
Wed–Fri 08:00–12:00
Kfz-Zulassungsstelle
Zulassungsstelle Stadt Braunschweig
0531 4707500 Website
City administration
Kreisfreie Stadt Braunschweig
Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1, 38100 Braunschweig
stadt@braunschweig.de

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Braunschweig

Calculation model area-location model (Lower Saxony)

Property tax rate B in Braunschweig2022 → 2026: +250 points

From 2025 the rate applies to new property values. A higher rate does not by itself mean a higher tax – compare your old and new notices.

Year	A	B	B residential	B non-residential	Trade tax
2022	320 %	500 %	—	—	450 %
2024	320 %	540 %	—	—	—
2025	400 %	750 %	—	—	—
2026	400 %	750 %	—	—	—

Calculate your property tax in Braunschweig

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Braunschweig the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 750 % in 2026; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 400 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)	Property tax per year in Braunschweig	Per quarter
€30	€225	€56
€60	€450	€113
€120	€900	€225

In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 110 points above the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 120 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.

14 Postcodes in Braunschweig

? FAQ: Braunschweig

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

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 Braunschweig?

Yes. Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig?

Registering your address costs free. (as of 6 November 2026)

Q04How much is a parking permit (Halteverbot) for moving in Braunschweig?

Fees: per day: €25. Lead time: apply at least 3 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 Braunschweig?

Book with ALBA Braunschweig GmbH. Fees: per 5 m³: €20. (as of 6 November 2026)

Q06Which recycling centres are there in Braunschweig?

For example: Abfallentsorgungszentrum (AEZ) Watenbüttel, Wertstoffhof Frankfurter Straße. Opening hours and accepted waste are listed above on this page.

Q07What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Braunschweig?

The rate for property tax B was 750 % in 2026.

Q08Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Braunschweig?

Responsible for Braunschweig: Finanzamt Braunschweig-Wilhelmstraße. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q09What is the postcode of Braunschweig?

Braunschweig has 14 postcodes: 38100, 38102, 38104, 38106, 38108, 38110, 38112, 38114, 38116, 38118, 38120, 38122 …. All of them are listed above on this page.

Q10Where is the Bürgeramt in Braunschweig?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Allgemeine Bürgerangelegenheiten (Abteilung Bürgerangelegenheiten) (Friedrich-Seele-Straße 7, 38122 Braunschweig). You can book an appointment online via the link above on this page.

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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
dienstleistungen/-/egov-bis-detail/dienstleistung/10182/show · service.braunschweig.de
dienstleistungen/-/egov-bis-detail/einrichtung/3997/show · service.braunschweig.de
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politik_verwaltung/statistik/jahrbuch/jahrbuch/16_32_export.pdf · www.braunschweig.de
politik_verwaltung/politik/stadtrecht/2_14_hebesatzsatzung.pdf · braunschweig.de
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service/kunden-zentren.html · alba-bs.de

Checked by

Leon Krüger
Relocation tax researcher
Citizens' office & public offices
Marie Hoffmann
Household tax deductions editor
Bulky waste & recycling centres
Clara Winter
Property tax researcher
Property tax rates

Last checked: 6 November 2026. How we work