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GroßenhainAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Sachsen17,974 inhabitantsPostcodes 01558–01561 Not fully checked yet

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For Großenhain 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
17,974
Area
130.4 km²
Postcodes
01558–01561 (2)
State
Sachsen
Property tax B 2022
440 %
Trade tax 2022
400 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Meißen

01 Registering your address in Großenhain: 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 Großenhain

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Große Kreisstadt Großenhain 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 Meißen district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Meißen; 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 Großenhain, 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 Großenhain

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Großenhain

In Großenhain, 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 Großenhain: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Meißen

    Heinrich-Heine-Straße 23, 01662 Meißen

    03521 718-0 Website

    Opening hours

    Öffnungszeiten für Besucherverkehr

    Mon09:00–15:00
    Tue09:00–18:00
    Thu09:00–15:00

    Telefonservicezeiten

    Mon08:00–15:00
    Tue08:00–18:00
    Thu08:00–15:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • City administration

    Große Kreisstadt Großenhain

    Hauptmarkt 1, 01558 Großenhain

    stadtverwaltung@grossenhain.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Großenhain

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022330 %440 %——400 %
Calculate your property tax in Großenhain

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Großenhain the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 440 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 330 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in GroßenhainPer quarter
€30€132€33
€60€264€66
€120€528€132

The rate is 33 points above the median in Meißen district (408 %). The rate is 20 points above the median in Sachsen (420 %). The rate is 60 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Großenhain pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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.

02 Postcodes in Großenhain

? FAQ: Großenhain

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

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 Großenhain?

The rate for property tax B was 440 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Großenhain?

Responsible for Großenhain: Finanzamt Meißen. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Großenhain?

Großenhain has 2 postcodes: 01558, 01561. All of them are listed above on this page.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Großenhain?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Große Kreisstadt Großenhain (Hauptmarkt 1, 01558 Großenhain).

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