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LohfeldenAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Hessen13,887 inhabitantsPostcodes 34123–34253 Not fully checked yet

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For Lohfelden 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
13,887
Area
16.6 km²
Postcodes
34123–34253 (2)
State
Hessen
Property tax B 2022
520 %
Trade tax 2022
475 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Kassel

01 Registering your address in Lohfelden: 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 Lohfelden

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

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Lohfelden

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Kassel

    Altmarkt 1, 34125 Kassel

    069 2545-2545 Website

    Opening hours

    Servicehotline 0800 522 533 5

    Mon–Fri08:00–18:00
  • Municipal administration

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Lohfelden

    Dr.-Walter-Lübcke-Platz 1, 34253 Lohfelden

    gemeinde@lohfelden.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Lohfelden

Calculation model area-factor method (Hesse)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022520 %520 %——475 %
Calculate your property tax in Lohfelden

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Lohfelden the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 520 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 520 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in LohfeldenPer quarter
€30€156€39
€60€312€78
€120€624€156

The rate was 58 points below the median in Kassel district (578 %). The rate was 50 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 140 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Lohfelden pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 475 %; 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.

02 Postcodes in Lohfelden

? FAQ: Lohfelden

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

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 Lohfelden?

The rate for property tax B was 520 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Lohfelden?

Responsible for Lohfelden: Finanzamt Kassel. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Lohfelden?

Lohfelden has 2 postcodes: 34123, 34253. All of them are listed above on this page.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Lohfelden?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Lohfelden (Dr.-Walter-Lübcke-Platz 1, 34253 Lohfelden).

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