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Falkenhagen (Mark)Anmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

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For Falkenhagen (Mark) 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
669
Area
27.2 km²
Postcodes
15306
State
Brandenburg
Property tax B 2022
405 %
Trade tax 2022
350 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Strausberg

01 Registering your address in Falkenhagen (Mark): 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 Falkenhagen (Mark)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Amt Seelow-Land 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 Märkisch-Oderland district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Strausberg; 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 Falkenhagen (Mark), 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 Falkenhagen (Mark)

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Falkenhagen (Mark)

In Falkenhagen (Mark), 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 Falkenhagen (Mark): tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Falkenhagen (Mark)

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022315 %405 %——350 %
Calculate your property tax in Falkenhagen (Mark)

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Falkenhagen (Mark) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 405 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 315 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Falkenhagen (Mark)Per quarter
€30€122€30
€60€243€61
€120€486€122

The rate was 21 points above the median in Märkisch-Oderland district (384 %). The rate was 11 points above the median in Brandenburg (394 %). The rate was 25 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Falkenhagen (Mark) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 350 %; 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 Falkenhagen (Mark)

? FAQ: Falkenhagen (Mark)

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Falkenhagen (Mark)?

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 Falkenhagen (Mark)?

The rate for property tax B was 405 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Falkenhagen (Mark)?

Responsible for Falkenhagen (Mark): Finanzamt Strausberg. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Falkenhagen (Mark)?

Falkenhagen (Mark) has the postcode 15306.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Falkenhagen (Mark)?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Amt Seelow-Land (Küstriner Straße 67, 15306 Seelow).

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