District · Hessen
Groß-Gerau district
Every municipality in Groß-Gerau district with population, property-tax and trade-tax rates. Click a town for its town hall, tax office and local rules.
- Municipalities
- 14
- Population
- 268,614
- Data year
- 2022
01 All municipalities
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rüsselsheim am Main | 66,028 | 800 % | 420 % |
| Mörfelden-Walldorf | 31,441 | 790 % | 420 % |
| Groß-Gerau | 25,401 | 620 % | 420 % |
| Riedstadt | 23,274 | 700 % | 410 % |
| Kelsterbach | 16,762 | 690 % | 450 % |
| Ginsheim-Gustavsburg | 16,452 | 825 % | 430 % |
| Raunheim | 15,155 | 640 % | 420 % |
| Büttelborn | 14,712 | 590 % | 410 % |
| Bischofsheim | 13,034 | 800 % | 420 % |
| Trebur | 12,702 | 711 % | 400 % |
| Gernsheim | 10,777 | 410 % | 385 % |
| Nauheim | 10,490 | 960 % | 400 % |
| Biebesheim am Rhein | 6,436 | 365 % | 390 % |
| Stockstadt am Rhein | 5,950 | 600 % | 400 % |
02 Moving to Groß-Gerau district
Groß-Gerau district in Hessen has 14 municipalities and about 268,614 inhabitants; the largest is Rüsselsheim am Main (66,028). You register at the citizens' office of your new municipality; vehicles are registered at the district's registration office.
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at the registration office of your new municipality in Groß-Gerau district within two weeks of moving in. Bring your ID and the landlord's confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).
- STEP 02Re-register your carUpdate your vehicle registration at the registration office of Groß-Gerau district; within the same district it's often possible online.
- STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by the tax office for your new address; the registration office usually passes your new address on automatically.
- STEP 04Parking permit for the vanApply for a temporary no-parking zone at your town's road traffic office, usually 1–3 weeks before moving day.
- STEP 05Update contractsElectricity, internet, broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), bank, insurance and health insurance – and set up mail forwarding.
03 Property tax in Groß-Gerau district
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Groß-Gerau district (median) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 695 % in 2022.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Groß-Gerau district (median) | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €209 | €52 |
| €60 | €417 | €104 |
| €120 | €834 | €209 |
The rate is 225 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 315 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Groß-Gerau district (median) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 415 %; 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.
04 Bulky waste & recycling
In Groß-Gerau district, 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.
- Lever-arch files
- Old windows
- Altkleider & Schuhe
- Scrap metal
- Used engine oil
- Aluminium foil & trays
- Asbestos
- Ashes (fireplace, barbecue)
- Car battery
- Autoreifen
- Batterien & Akkus
- Bauschutt
- Plant pots
- Glasses (spectacles)
- Books
- CDs & DVDs
- Chemical toilet (camping)
- Roofing felt
- Floppy disks
- Ink cartridges & toner
- E-cigarettes & vapes
- Elektro-Kleingeräte
- Energiesparlampe / LED
- Soil & excavated earth
- Food leftovers
- Bicycle & bike tyres
- Farbe & Lack
- Window glass & mirrors
- Fernseher / Monitor
- Fire extinguisher
- Lighters
- Gas cartridges & cylinders
- Drink cartons (Tetra Pak)
- Glass & mineral wool
- Light bulbs
- Grünschnitt / Gartenabfall
- Mobile phone
- Helium canister (balloon gas)
- Wood & old timber
- Cat litter
- Pillows & duvets
- Clothes hangers
- Toilet seat
- Suitcases
- Bank statements & personal papers
- Bottle caps & lids
- Kühlschrank / Gefriertruhe
- Laminate flooring
- Matratze
- Medikamente
- Knives & scissors
- Nail polish & remover
- Cardboard & egg boxes
- Pans & pots
- Porcelain, crockery & drinking glasses
- Power bank
- Plasterboard
- X-ray films
- Wood-wool boards
- Vinyl records
- Foam
- Schrank / Möbel
- Shoes
- Sofa / Couch
- Cooking oil & frying fat
- Spray cans
- Polystyrene (Styropor)
- Wallpaper
- Teppich
- Dry ice
- Video & audio cassettes
- Waschmaschine / Trockner
- Christmas tree
- Heating-oil tank
? FAQ: Groß-Gerau district
Q01Which municipalities belong to Groß-Gerau district?
Rüsselsheim am Main, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Groß-Gerau, Riedstadt, Kelsterbach, Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, Raunheim, Büttelborn, Bischofsheim, Trebur, Gernsheim, Nauheim and 2 more.
Q02What is the largest town in Groß-Gerau district?
Rüsselsheim am Main with 66,028 inhabitants.
Q03Where is property tax highest in Groß-Gerau district?
In 2022: Nauheim (960 %); lowest: Biebesheim am Rhein (365 %).
Q04How many people live in Groß-Gerau district?
About 268,614 in 14 municipalities.
Q05What is the average property tax rate in Groß-Gerau district?
The median rate for property tax B was 695 % in 2022 (Hessen: 470 %).