DuisburgAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax
Nordrhein-Westfalen500,810 inhabitantsPostcodes 47051–47279 Last checked: 6 November 2026 by Sophie Hartmann, Jonas Seidel and Felix Vogt
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00 Key facts
- Online registration (eWA)
- yes
- Registration fee
- free
- Parking permit (Halteverbot)
- from €35.00
- Car re-registration online
- yes
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- free
- Property tax B 2026
- 1,169 %
01 Registering your address in Duisburg: 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 Duisburg
- Fees
- from €35
- valid from 01/07/2026
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Lead time
- apply at least 10 days ahead
- Car re-registration online
- yes
03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Duisburg
- Responsible waste company
- Wirtschaftsbetriebe Duisburg – AöR (WBD)
- Fees
- standard pickup: free
- express (next day): €30
- express (same day): €60
- carrying out per half hour started: €50
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Lead time
- about 14 days
- Phone
- 0203 283-5000
Recycling centres & drop-off points
All sites accept: bulky waste, small electrical devices, large appliances, garden waste, hazardous waste, paper, metal, glass, batteries, medicines, residual waste (charged)
Recyclinghof Mitte
Vygenstraße 6, 47053 Duisburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00 Recyclinghof Nord
Im Holtkamp 84, 47167 Duisburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00 Recyclinghof Süd
Kaiserswerther Straße 210-212, 47259 Duisburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00 Recyclinghof West
Schauenstr. 40, 47228 Duisburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00
04 Offices in Duisburg: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall
Ausländerbehörde
Amt für Integration und Einwanderungsservice (Ausländerbehörde Duisburg)
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Str. 12-14, 47051 Duisburg
+49 203 283-984214 abh-call@stadt-duisburg.de WebsiteOpening hours
Call Center
Mon–Thu 08:00–14:00 Fri 08:00–13:00 Fiktionsbescheinigung ohne Termin
Tue 08:00–12:00im Service-Center Nur mit Termin (https://termine.duisburg.de)
Bürgeramt
Bürgerservice Hamborn (Bürger-Service-Station)
Duisburger Straße 213, 47166 Duisburg
+49 203 94000 bss.hamborn@stadt-duisburg.de WebsiteBürgeramt
Bürgerservice Meiderich/Beeck (Bürger-Service-Station)
Von-der-Mark-Str. 36, 47137 Duisburg
+49 203 94000 bss.meiderich@stadt-duisburg.de WebsiteBürgeramt
Bürgerservice Rheinhausen (Bürger-Service-Station)
Körnerplatz 1, 47226 Duisburg
+49 203 94000 bss.rheinhausen@stadt-duisburg.de WebsiteBürgeramt
Bürgerservice Süd (Bürger-Service-Station)
Sittardsberger Allee 14, 47249 Duisburg
+49 203 94000 bss.sued@stadt-duisburg.de WebsiteBürgeramt
Bürgerservice Mitte (Bürger-Service-Station)
Sonnenwall 73-75, 47051 Duisburg
+49 203 94000 bss.mitte@stadt-duisburg.de WebsiteTax 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 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
Straßenverkehrsamt Duisburg – Zulassungsbehörde
Theodor-Heuss-Straße 80, 47167 Duisburg
zulassung@stadt-duisburg.de WebsiteOpening hours
Mon–Thu 07:30–13:00, 13:30–16:00 Fri 07:30–13:00 nur mit Termin (https://www.etermin.net/stadt-duisburg-zul) · ab 03.08.2026 nur bargeldlose Zahlung
City administration
05 Property tax rate in Duisburg
Calculation model federal model
- Duisburg1,169 %
- Gelsenkirchen980 %
- Wuppertal947 %
- Essen925 %*
- Dortmund800 %
- Mönchengladbach792 %
- Bielefeld765 %
- Bonn680 %
- Köln550 %
- Münster492 %
- Düsseldorf374 %
| Year | A | B | B residential | B non-residential | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 260 % | 855 % | — | — | 520 % |
| 2024 | 260 % | 845 % | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 329 % | — | 886 % | 1,469 % | — |
| 2026 | 329 % | 1,169 % | — | — | — |
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Duisburg the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 1,169 % in 2026; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 329 %.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Duisburg | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €351 | €88 |
| €60 | €701 | €175 |
| €120 | €1,403 | €351 |
In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 335 points above the median in Nordrhein-Westfalen (520 %). In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 475 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.
25 Postcodes in Duisburg
? FAQ: Duisburg
Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Duisburg?
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 Duisburg?
Yes. Duisburg 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 Duisburg?
Registering your address costs free. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q04How much is a parking permit (Halteverbot) for moving in Duisburg?
Fees: from €35; valid from 01/07/2026. Lead time: apply at least 10 days 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 Duisburg?
Book with Wirtschaftsbetriebe Duisburg – AöR (WBD). Fees: standard pickup: free; express (next day): €30; express (same day): €60; carrying out per half hour started: €50. Lead time: about 14 days. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q06Which recycling centres are there in Duisburg?
For example: Recyclinghof Mitte, Recyclinghof Nord, Recyclinghof Süd, Recyclinghof West. Opening hours and accepted waste are listed above on this page.
Q07What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Duisburg?
The rate for property tax B was 1,169 % in 2026.
Q08Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Duisburg?
Responsible for Duisburg: Finanzamt Duisburg-West, Finanzamt Duisburg-Hamborn, Finanzamt Duisburg-Süd. Which one applies depends on your address.
Q09What is the postcode of Duisburg?
Duisburg has 25 postcodes: 47051, 47053, 47055, 47057, 47058, 47059, 47119, 47137, 47138, 47139, 47166, 47167 …. All of them are listed above on this page.
Q10Where is the Bürgeramt in Duisburg?
Registration and ID documents are handled by Bürgerservice Hamborn (Bürger-Service-Station) (Duisburger Straße 213, 47166 Duisburg). 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
- vv/oe/01dezernat-ob/01/90/2/2/95 · www.duisburg.de
- vv/oe/01dezernat-ob/01/90/2/2/92 · www.duisburg.de
- vv/oe/01dezernat-ob/01/90/2/2/93 · www.duisburg.de
- vv/oe/01dezernat-ob/01/90/2/2/96 · www.duisburg.de
- vv/oe/01dezernat-ob/01/90/2/2/97 · www.duisburg.de
- vv/produkte/pro_du/dez_vii/32/oeffnungszeiten_strassenverkehrsamt · www.duisburg.de
- allgemein/fachbereiche/33/index.php · www.duisburg.de
- vv/produkte/pro_du/dez_ob/90/102010100000054064 · www.duisburg.de
- rathaus/rathausundpolitik/ortsrecht/S21.04-Hebesatzsatzung-2024_8.Aenderung.pdf · duisburg.de
- rathaus/rathausundpolitik/ortsrecht/S21.04-Hebesatzsatzung_9.Aenderung.pdf · www.duisburg.de
- unsere-leistungen/abfall-und-wertstoffe/sperrgut · www.wb-duisburg.de
- recyclinghof-sued · wbd-recyclinghoefe.live2.kaiserberg.net
- recyclinghof-west · wbd-recyclinghoefe.live2.kaiserberg.net
- recyclinghof-nord · wbd-recyclinghoefe.live2.kaiserberg.net
- recyclinghof-mitte · wbd-recyclinghoefe.live2.kaiserberg.net
Sophie Hartmann
Jonas Seidel
Felix Vogt