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LichtensteinAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Baden-Württemberg9,158 inhabitantsPostcodes 72805 Not fully checked yet

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For Lichtenstein 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
9,158
Area
34.2 km²
Postcodes
72805
State
Baden-Württemberg
Property tax B 2022
340 %
Trade tax 2022
350 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Reutlingen

01 Registering your address in Lichtenstein: 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 Lichtenstein

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

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Lichtenstein

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Reutlingen

    Leonhardsplatz 1, 72764 Reutlingen

    07121 940-0 Website

    Opening hours

    NUR NACH TERMINVEREINBARUNG

    Mon08:00–12:00, 13:00–15:30
    Tue–Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:30
  • Municipal administration

    Gemeindeverwaltung Lichtenstein

    Rathausplatz 17, 72805 Lichtenstein

    info@gemeinde-lichtenstein.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Lichtenstein

Calculation model land-value model (Baden-Württemberg)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022340 %340 %——350 %
Calculate your property tax in Lichtenstein

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Lichtenstein the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 340 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 340 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in LichtensteinPer quarter
€30€102€26
€60€204€51
€120€408€102

The rate was 13 points below the median in Reutlingen district (353 %). The rate was 20 points below the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate was 40 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Lichtenstein pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 350 %; 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 Lichtenstein

? FAQ: Lichtenstein

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

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 Lichtenstein?

The rate for property tax B was 340 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Lichtenstein?

Responsible for Lichtenstein: Finanzamt Reutlingen. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Lichtenstein?

Lichtenstein has the postcode 72805.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Lichtenstein?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeindeverwaltung Lichtenstein (Rathausplatz 17, 72805 Lichtenstein).

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