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HockenheimAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Baden-Württemberg21,599 inhabitantsPostcodes 68766 Not fully checked yet

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For Hockenheim 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
21,599
Area
34.8 km²
Postcodes
68766
State
Baden-Württemberg
Property tax B 2022
440 %
Trade tax 2022
420 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Schwetzingen

01 Registering your address in Hockenheim: 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 Hockenheim

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Verwaltungsgemeinschaft der Stadt Hockenheim 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 Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Schwetzingen; 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 Hockenheim, 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 Hockenheim

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Hockenheim

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Schwetzingen

    Schloss, 68723 Schwetzingen

    06202 81-0 Website

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

  • Administrative association

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft der Stadt Hockenheim

    Rathausstraße 1, 68766 Hockenheim

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Hockenheim

Calculation model land-value model (Baden-Württemberg)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022370 %440 %——420 %
Calculate your property tax in Hockenheim

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Hockenheim the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 440 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 370 %.

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

The rate was 75 points above the median in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district (365 %). The rate was 80 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate was 60 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Hockenheim pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 420 %; 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 Hockenheim

? FAQ: Hockenheim

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

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 Hockenheim?

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

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Hockenheim?

Responsible for Hockenheim: Finanzamt Schwetzingen. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Hockenheim?

Hockenheim has the postcode 68766.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Hockenheim?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Verwaltungsgemeinschaft der Stadt Hockenheim (Rathausstraße 1, 68766 Hockenheim).

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