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KraftsdorfAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Thüringen3,594 inhabitantsPostcodes 07586 Not fully checked yet

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For Kraftsdorf 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
3,594
Area
41.2 km²
Postcodes
07586
State
Thüringen
Property tax B 2022
402 %
Trade tax 2022
400 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Gera

01 Registering your address in Kraftsdorf: 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 Kraftsdorf

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindeverwaltung Kraftsdorf 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 Gera; 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 Kraftsdorf, 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 Kraftsdorf

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Kraftsdorf

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Gera

    Hermann-Drechsler-Str. 1, 07548 Gera

    0361 573625-900 Website

    Opening hours

    Telefonzeiten

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

    Gemeindeverwaltung Kraftsdorf

    Str. der Einheit 63, 07586 Kraftsdorf

    sekretariat@gemeinde-kraftsdorf.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Kraftsdorf

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022300 %402 %——400 %
Calculate your property tax in Kraftsdorf

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Kraftsdorf the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 402 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 300 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in KraftsdorfPer quarter
€30€121€30
€60€241€60
€120€482€121

The rate was about the same as the median in Greiz district (405 %). The rate was 12 points above the median in Thüringen (390 %). The rate was 22 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Kraftsdorf pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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 Kraftsdorf

? FAQ: Kraftsdorf

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

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 Kraftsdorf?

The rate for property tax B was 402 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Kraftsdorf?

Responsible for Kraftsdorf: Finanzamt Gera. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Kraftsdorf?

Kraftsdorf has the postcode 07586.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Kraftsdorf?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeindeverwaltung Kraftsdorf (Str. der Einheit 63, 07586 Kraftsdorf).

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