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Harth-PöllnitzAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Thüringen2,581 inhabitantsPostcodes 07570 Not fully checked yet

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For Harth-Pöllnitz 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
2,581
Area
55.6 km²
Postcodes
07570
State
Thüringen
Property tax B 2022
390 %
Trade tax 2022
370 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Altenburg

01 Registering your address in Harth-Pöllnitz: 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 Harth-Pöllnitz

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindeverwaltung Harth-Pöllnitz 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 Greiz district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Altenburg; 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 Harth-Pöllnitz, 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 Harth-Pöllnitz

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Harth-Pöllnitz

In Harth-Pöllnitz, 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 Harth-Pöllnitz: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Altenburg

    Wenzelstr. 45, 04600 Altenburg

    0361 573623-900 Website

    Opening hours

    Telefonzeiten

    Mon–Tue08:00–15:00
    Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • Municipal administration

    Gemeindeverwaltung Harth-Pöllnitz

    Am Porstendorfer Weg 1, 07570 Harth-Pöllnitz

    info@harthpoellnitz.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Harth-Pöllnitz

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022270 %390 %——370 %
Calculate your property tax in Harth-Pöllnitz

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Harth-Pöllnitz the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 390 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 270 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Harth-PöllnitzPer quarter
€30€117€29
€60€234€59
€120€468€117

The rate is 15 points below the median in Greiz district (405 %). The rate is about the same as the median in Thüringen (390 %). The rate is 10 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Harth-Pöllnitz pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 370 %; 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 Harth-Pöllnitz

? FAQ: Harth-Pöllnitz

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Harth-Pöllnitz?

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 Harth-Pöllnitz?

The rate for property tax B was 390 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Harth-Pöllnitz?

Responsible for Harth-Pöllnitz: Finanzamt Altenburg. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Harth-Pöllnitz?

Harth-Pöllnitz has the postcode 07570.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Harth-Pöllnitz?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeindeverwaltung Harth-Pöllnitz (Am Porstendorfer Weg 1, 07570 Harth-Pöllnitz).

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