KielAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax
Schleswig-Holstein251,842 inhabitantsPostcodes 24103–24161 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
- free
- Parking permit (Halteverbot)
- from €15.00
- Car re-registration online
- yes
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- 2× per year free
- Property tax B 2026
- 565 %
01 Registering your address in Kiel: 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 Kiel
- Fees
- standard: €15
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Lead time
- apply at least 1 weeks ahead
- Car re-registration online
- yes
03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Kiel
- Responsible waste company
- Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Kiel (ABK)
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- 2× per year free
- Fees
- 1st and 2nd pickup per year (up to 20 items): free
- 21–40 items: €52
- from the 3rd pickup: €86
- express: €90
- set-out service, first quarter hour: €63
- each further quarter hour: €33
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Phone
- 0431 5854-0
Recycling centres & drop-off points
Wert- und Schadstoffzentrum Wellsee
Clara-Immerwahr-Straße 6, 24145 Kiel
- bulky waste
- hazardous waste
- batteries
- lamps
- paper
- glass
- metal
- old clothes
- electrical waste
- garden waste
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 Sat 09:00–14:30 Wertstoffhof Daimlerstraße
Daimlerstraße 2, 24109 Kiel
- bulky waste
- paper
- glass
- metal
- old clothes
- electrical waste
- garden waste
- untreated wood
- batteries
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
04 Offices in Kiel: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall
Ausländerbehörde
Zuwanderungsabteilung (Immigration Office)
Stresemannplatz 5, 24103 Kiel (Neues Rathaus, Gebäude D, 1. Stock)
115 zuwanderung@kiel.de WebsiteBürgeramt
Opening hours
Mon, Tue 07:30–16:00 Wed closed Thu 07:30–18:00 Fri 07:30–12:00 Termin empfohlen
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Servicestelle
Mon 08:00–12:00 Tue 08:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 Thu–Fri 08:00–12:00 Kfz-Zulassungsstelle
Opening hours
Mon, Tue 07:30–16:00 Wed 07:30–12:00 Thu 07:30–18:00 Fri 07:30–12:00 Online-Termine
City administration
05 Property tax rate in Kiel
Calculation model federal model
| Year | A | B | B residential | B non-residential | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 400 % | 500 % | — | — | 450 % |
| 2024 | 400 % | 500 % | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 420 % | 565 % | — | — | — |
| 2026 | 420 % | 565 % | — | — | — |
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Kiel the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 565 % in 2026; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 420 %.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Kiel | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €170 | €42 |
| €60 | €339 | €85 |
| €120 | €678 | €170 |
In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 160 points above the median in Schleswig-Holstein (340 %). In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 120 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.
18 Postcodes in Kiel
? FAQ: Kiel
Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Kiel?
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 Kiel?
Yes. Kiel 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 Kiel?
Registering your address costs free. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q04How much is a parking permit (Halteverbot) for moving in Kiel?
Fees: standard: €15. Lead time: apply at least 1 weeks 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 Kiel?
Book with Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Kiel (ABK). Pickup is free 2× per year. Fees: 1st and 2nd pickup per year (up to 20 items): free; 21–40 items: €52; from the 3rd pickup: €86; express: €90; set-out service, first quarter hour: €63; each further quarter hour: €33. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q06Which recycling centres are there in Kiel?
For example: Wert- und Schadstoffzentrum Wellsee, Wertstoffhof Daimlerstraße. Opening hours and accepted waste are listed above on this page.
Q07What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Kiel?
The rate for property tax B was 565 % in 2026.
Q08Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Kiel?
Responsible for Kiel: Finanzamt Kiel. Which one applies depends on your address.
Q09What is the postcode of Kiel?
Kiel has 18 postcodes: 24103, 24105, 24106, 24107, 24109, 24111, 24113, 24114, 24116, 24118, 24143, 24145 …. All of them are listed above on this page.
Q10Where is the Bürgeramt in Kiel?
Registration and ID documents are handled by Stadtamt Rathaus, Einwohner*innen-Angelegenheiten (Fleethörn 9, 24103 Kiel). You can book an appointment online via the link above on this page.
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
- de/politik_verwaltung/service/_organisationseinheit.php · www.kiel.de
- dienste/entsorgung-und-recycling/abgabestellen/wert-und-schadstoffzentrum.html · www.abki.de
- de/politik_verwaltung/service/_organisationseinheit.php · www.kiel.de
- de/politik_verwaltung/service/faq_immigration_office.php · www.kiel.de
- de/politik_verwaltung/service/_leistung.php · www.kiel.de
- grundsteuer · www.kiel.de
- de/_data/ortsrecht_bekanntmachungen/root/download.php · www.kiel.de
- dienste/entsorgung-und-recycling/abholservice/sperrgut.html · www.abki.de
- dienste/wertstoffhof.html · www.abki.de
Sophie Hartmann
Jonas Seidel
Felix Vogt