HamburgAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Hamburg1,869,473 inhabitantsPostcodes 20095–27499 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: €16.00
Parking permit (Halteverbot): from €30.00
Car re-registration online: yes
Bulky waste (Sperrmüll): from €5.00
Property tax B 2026: 975 %

01 Registering your address in Hamburg: 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 Hamburg?

02 Moving to Hamburg

Fees: from €30 up to €200
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
Lead time: apply at least 14 days ahead
Car re-registration online: yes

Apply for a parking permit

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Hamburg

Responsible waste company: Stadtreinigung Hamburg
Fees: pickup outside the house: €35
pickup from inside the flat: €50
per extra m³: €5
express surcharge: €95
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
Lead time: up to 2 weeks
Max. volume: 8 m³ per appointment
Phone: 040 2576-2576

Book a pickup

Recycling centres & drop-off points

All sites accept: bulky waste, garden waste, electrical waste, hazardous waste

Recyclinghof Bahrenfeld
Rondenbarg 52a, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00
Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Bergedorf
Kampweg 9, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Billbrook
Liebigstraße 66, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Harburg
Neuländer Kamp 6, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00
Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Hummelsbüttel
Lademannbogen 32, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00
Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Neugraben-Fischbek
Am Aschenland 11, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Niendorf
Krähenweg 22, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Osdorf
Brandstücken 36, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Sasel
Volksdorfer Weg 196, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof St. Pauli
Feldstraße 69, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Steilshoop
Schwarzer Weg 10, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed
Recyclinghof Wandsbek
Wilma-Witte-Stieg 6, Hamburg
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00
Sat 08:00–17:00
Public holidays closed

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

Ausländerbehörde
Hamburg Service City Ausländerangelegenheiten
Großer Burstah 6, 20457 Hamburg
Website
Opening hours
Mon 8–12, 13–16
Tue 7–12:30
Wed 8–12, 13–16
Thu 13:30–19
Fri 8–13
nur mit Termin
Bürgeramt
Hamburg Service City Einwohnerangelegenheiten
Großer Burstah 6, 20457 Hamburg
+49 40 4279-09867 e.city@hamburgservice.de Website
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 7–19nur mit Termin
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Am Tierpark
Hugh-Greene-Weg 6, 22529 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Barmbek-Uhlenhorst
Hamburger Straße 23, 22083 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Ost
Nordkanalstraße 22, 20097 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Eimsbüttel
Hugh-Greene-Weg 6, 22529 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Hansa
Steinstraße 10, 20095 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Harburg
Harburger Ring 40, 21073 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Mitte
Steinstraße 10, 20095 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Nord
Borsteler Chaussee 45, 22453 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Oberalster
Nordkanalstrasse 22, 20097 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Finanzamt Hamburg-Altona
Holstenplatz 18, 22765 Hamburg
040 115 Website
Opening hours
Inf.- u. Annahmest.
Mon–Tue 08:00–14:00
Thu 08:00–17:00
Kfz-Zulassungsstelle
LBV Mitte | Fahrerlaubnis und Fahrzeug-Zulassung
Süderstraße 140-142, 20537 Hamburg
+49 40 428580 Website
Opening hours
Mon 07:00–14:00
Tue 07:00–18:00
Wed 07:00–14:00
Thu 07:00–18:00
Fri 07:00–12:00
City administration
Senat der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg
Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg
onlineredaktion@sk.hamburg.de

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Hamburg

Calculation model residential-location model (Hamburg)

Property tax rate B in Hamburg2022 → 2026: +435 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	225 %	540 %	—	—	470 %
2024	225 %	540 %	—	—	—
2025	100 %	975 %	—	—	—
2026	100 %	975 %	—	—	—

Calculate your property tax in Hamburg

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Hamburg the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 975 % in 2026; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 100 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)	Property tax per year in Hamburg	Per quarter
€30	€293	€73
€60	€585	€146
€120	€1,170	€293

In 2022, before the reform, the rate was about the same as the median in Hamburg (540 %). In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 160 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.

? FAQ: Hamburg

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

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 Hamburg?

Yes. Hamburg 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 Hamburg?

Registering your address costs €16.00. (as of 6 November 2026)

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

Fees: from €30 up to €200. Lead time: apply at least 14 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 Hamburg?

Book with Stadtreinigung Hamburg. Fees: pickup outside the house: €35; pickup from inside the flat: €50; per extra m³: €5; express surcharge: €95. Lead time: up to 2 weeks. (as of 6 November 2026)

Q06Which recycling centres are there in Hamburg?

For example: Recyclinghof Bahrenfeld, Recyclinghof Bergedorf, Recyclinghof Billbrook, Recyclinghof Harburg, Recyclinghof Hummelsbüttel, Recyclinghof Neugraben-Fischbek. Opening hours and accepted waste are listed above on this page.

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

The rate for property tax B was 975 % in 2026.

Q08Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Hamburg?

Responsible for Hamburg: Finanzamt Hamburg-Am Tierpark, Finanzamt Hamburg-Barmbek-Uhlenhorst, Finanzamt Hamburg-Ost, Finanzamt Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, Finanzamt Hamburg-Hansa, Finanzamt Hamburg-Harburg, Finanzamt Hamburg-Mitte, Finanzamt Hamburg-Nord, Finanzamt Hamburg-Oberalster, Finanzamt Hamburg-Altona. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q09What is the postcode of Hamburg?

Hamburg has 101 postcodes: 20095, 20097, 20099, 20144, 20146, 20148, 20149, 20249, 20251, 20253, 20255, 20257 …. All of them are listed above on this page.

Q10Where is the Bürgeramt in Hamburg?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Hamburg Service City Einwohnerangelegenheiten (Großer Burstah 6, 20457 Hamburg). 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
politik-und-verwaltung/behoerden/finanzbehoerde/aktuelles/hebesaetze-fuer-grundsteuer-und-gewerbesteuer-bleiben-in-hamburg-auch-2024-unveraendert-864408 · www.hamburg.de
politik-und-verwaltung/behoerden/finanzbehoerde/themen/grundsteuer/977276-977276 · www.hamburg.de
service/info/11405026/n0 · www.hamburg.de
entsorgung-recycling/gebuehren-uebersicht · www.stadtreinigung.hamburg
entsorgung-recycling/recyclinghoefe · www.stadtreinigung.hamburg
service/info/111201061 · www.hamburg.de
verkehr/lbv/oeffnungszeiten-standorte · www.hamburg.de
service/info/111106047 · www.hamburg.de

Checked by

Sophie Hartmann
Remote work tax researcher
Citizens' office & public offices
Jonas Seidel
Rental income tax editor
Bulky waste & recycling centres
Felix Vogt
Self-employment tax editor
Property tax rates

Last checked: 6 November 2026. How we work