KölnAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax
Nordrhein-Westfalen1,025,523 inhabitantsPostcodes 50667–51467 Last checked: 6 November 2026
Image: AI-generated illustration
00 Key facts
- Online registration (eWA)
- yes
- Wait for a Bürgeramt appointment
- not researched yet
- Registration fee
- free
- Parking permit (Halteverbot)
- standard: €70 · apply at least 21 days ahead
- Car re-registration online
- yes
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- free
- Property tax B 2026
- 550 %
01 Registering your address in Köln: 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 Köln
- Parking permit (Halteverbot)
- standard: €70
- reduced: €30
- increased: €130
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Lead time
- apply at least 21 days ahead
- Car re-registration online
- yes
03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Köln
- Responsible waste company
- AWB Abfallwirtschaftsbetriebe Köln
- Fees
- standard pickup: free
- carrying out (first hour): €108
- each further half hour: €54
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Lead time
- about 3 weeks
- Max. volume
- 3 m³ per appointment
- Phone
- 0221 9222224
Recycling centres & drop-off points
Wertstoff-Center Gremberghoven
August-Horch-Straße 3, 51149 Köln
- bulky waste
- electrical waste
- garden waste
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 Sat 08:00–16:00 Public holidays closed Wertstoff-Center Ossendorf
Butzweilerstraße 50, 50829 Köln
- bulky waste
- electrical waste
- garden waste
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00 Sat 08:00–16:00 Public holidays closed
04 Offices in Köln: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall
Ausländerbehörde
Ausländeramt Köln (Bezirksausländeramt Kalk)
Dillenburger Straße 56-66, 51105 Köln
0221 / 221-99100 auslaenderamt-kalk@stadt-koeln.de WebsiteOpening hours
Telefon
Mon–Fri 8–12 Persönliche Besuche nur mit Termin und Einladungsschreiben
Bürgeramt
Kundenzentrum Innenstadt
Laurenzplatz 1-3, 50667 Köln
0221 / 221-0 kundenzentrum-innenstadt@stadt-koeln.de WebsiteOpening hours
Mon 7:30–15ohne Termin Tue 9:30–18mit Termin Wed 7:30–12ohne Termin Thu 7:30–16mit Termin Fri 7:30–12mit Termin (Innenstadt I, EG) Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Kfz-Zulassungsstelle
Kfz-Zulassungsstelle Köln
Max-Glomsda-Straße 4, 51105 Köln
0221 / 221-26635 Zulassungsstelle@stadt-koeln.de WebsiteOpening hours
Mon 7–14 Tue 7–18 Wed 7–13 Thu 7–16 Fri 7–13 nur mit Termin
City administration
05 Property tax rate in Köln
Calculation model federal model
| Year | A | B | B residential | B non-residential | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 165 % | 515 % | — | — | 475 % |
| 2024 | 165 % | 515 % | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 165 % | 475 % | — | — | — |
| 2026 | 165 % | 550 % | — | — | — |
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Köln the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 550 % in 2026; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 165 %.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Köln | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €165 | €41 |
| €60 | €330 | €83 |
| €120 | €660 | €165 |
The rate is 29 points above the median in Nordrhein-Westfalen (522 %). The rate is 170 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.
47 Postcodes in Köln
? FAQ: Köln
Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Köln?
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 Köln?
Yes. Köln 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 Köln?
Registering your address costs free. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q04How much is a parking permit (Halteverbot) for moving in Köln?
Fees: standard: €70; reduced: €30; increased: €130. Lead time: apply at least 21 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 Köln?
Book with AWB Abfallwirtschaftsbetriebe Köln. Fees: standard pickup: free; carrying out (first hour): €108; each further half hour: €54. Lead time: about 3 weeks. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q06Which recycling centres are there in Köln?
For example: Wertstoff-Center Gremberghoven, Wertstoff-Center Ossendorf. Opening hours and accepted waste are listed above on this page.
Q07What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Köln?
The rate for property tax B was 550 % in 2026.
Q08Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Köln?
Responsible for Köln: Finanzamt Köln-Mitte, Finanzamt Köln-Porz, Finanzamt Köln-Nord, Finanzamt Köln-Süd, Finanzamt Köln-West, Finanzamt Köln-Ost, Finanzamt Köln-Altstadt. Which one applies depends on your address.
Q09What is the postcode of Köln?
Köln has 47 postcodes: 50667, 50668, 50670, 50672, 50674, 50676, 50677, 50678, 50679, 50733, 50735, 50737 …. All of them are listed above on this page.
Q10Where is the Bürgeramt in Köln?
Registration and ID documents are handled by Kundenzentrum Innenstadt (Laurenzplatz 1-3, 50667 Köln). 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
- artikel/06286/index.html · www.stadt-koeln.de
- service/produkte/00415/index.html · www.stadt-koeln.de
- sperrmuell · www.awbkoeln.de
- wertstoff-center · www.awbkoeln.de
- service/adressen/kundenzentrum-innenstadt · www.stadt-koeln.de
- service/adressen/00205/index.html · www.stadt-koeln.de
- service/adressen/00099/index.html · www.stadt-koeln.de