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MarienhafeAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Niedersachsen2,464 inhabitantsPostcodes 26529 Not fully checked yet

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For Marienhafe 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
2,464
Area
4.1 km²
Postcodes
26529
State
Niedersachsen
Property tax B 2022
350 %
Trade tax 2022
380 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Emden-Norden

01 Registering your address in Marienhafe: 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 Marienhafe

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Samtgemeinde Brookmerland 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 Aurich district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Emden-Norden; 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 Marienhafe, 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 Marienhafe

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Marienhafe

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Emden-Norden

    Ringstr. 5, 26721 Emden

    04921 934-0 Website

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Tue–Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • Administrative association

    Samtgemeinde Brookmerland

    Am Markt 10, 26529 Marienhafe

    rathaus@marienhafe.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Marienhafe

Calculation model area-location model (Lower Saxony)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022350 %350 %——380 %
Calculate your property tax in Marienhafe

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Marienhafe the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 350 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 350 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in MarienhafePer quarter
€30€105€26
€60€210€53
€120€420€105

The rate is 43 points below the median in Aurich district (393 %). The rate is 40 points below the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 30 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Marienhafe pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 380 %; 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 Marienhafe

? FAQ: Marienhafe

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

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 Marienhafe?

The rate for property tax B was 350 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Marienhafe?

Responsible for Marienhafe: Finanzamt Emden-Norden. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Marienhafe?

Marienhafe has the postcode 26529.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Marienhafe?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Samtgemeinde Brookmerland (Am Markt 10, 26529 Marienhafe).

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