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LudwigsstadtAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Bayern2,989 inhabitantsPostcodes 96337 Not fully checked yet

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For Ludwigsstadt 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
2,989
Area
58.7 km²
Postcodes
96337
State
Bayern
Property tax B 2022
339 %
Trade tax 2022
336 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Kronach

01 Registering your address in Ludwigsstadt: 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 Ludwigsstadt

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

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Ludwigsstadt

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

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Ludwigsstadt

Calculation model area model (Bavaria)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022352 %339 %——336 %
Calculate your property tax in Ludwigsstadt

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Ludwigsstadt the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 339 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 352 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in LudwigsstadtPer quarter
€30€102€25
€60€203€51
€120€407€102

The rate is 9 points below the median in Kronach district (348 %). The rate is 11 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 41 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Ludwigsstadt pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 336 %; 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 Ludwigsstadt

? FAQ: Ludwigsstadt

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

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 Ludwigsstadt?

The rate for property tax B was 339 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Ludwigsstadt?

Responsible for Ludwigsstadt: Finanzamt Kronach. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Ludwigsstadt?

Ludwigsstadt has the postcode 96337.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Ludwigsstadt?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Stadt Ludwigsstadt (Postfach 5, 96333 Ludwigsstadt).

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