MönchengladbachAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax
Nordrhein-Westfalen267,176 inhabitantsPostcodes 41061–47877 Last checked: 6 November 2026 by Moritz Lang, Jonas Seidel and Felix Vogt
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00 Key facts
- Online registration (eWA)
- yes
- Registration fee
- free
- Parking permit (Halteverbot)
- from €24.00
- Car re-registration online
- yes
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- 2× per year free
- Property tax B 2026
- 792 %
01 Registering your address in Mönchengladbach: 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 Mönchengladbach
- Fees
- up to 3 days: €24
- up to 7 days: €36
- up to 14 days: €60
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Lead time
- apply at least 28 days ahead
- Car re-registration online
- yes
03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Mönchengladbach
- Responsible waste company
- mags Mönchengladbacher Abfall-, Grün- und Straßenbetriebe AöR
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- 2× per year free
- Fees
- standard pickup: free
- express service: €60
- full service, first half hour: €62.50
- each further quarter hour: €31.25
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Max. volume
- 5 m³ per appointment
- Phone
- 02161 4910-10
Recycling centres & drop-off points
Wertstoffhof Heidgesberg (Nordpark)
Heidgesberg 10, 41068 Mönchengladbach
- bulky waste (charged)
- electrical waste
- small electrical devices
- large appliances
- garden waste
- paper
- metal
- old clothes
- glass
- lamps
- hazardous waste
Opening hours
Mon closed Tue 08:00–14:30 Wed 08:00–18:00 Thu 08:00–14:30 Fri 08:00–18:00 Sat 08:00–14:30 Public holidays closed Wertstoffhof Luisental (Geistenbeck)
Luisental, 41199 Mönchengladbach
- bulky waste (charged)
- electrical waste
- small electrical devices
- large appliances
- garden waste
- paper
- metal
- old clothes
- glass
- hazardous waste
Opening hours
Mon closed Tue 08:00–18:00 Wed 08:00–14:30 Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri–Sat 08:00–14:30 Public holidays closed
04 Offices in Mönchengladbach: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall
Ausländerbehörde
Ausländer- und Staatsangehörigkeitsangelegenheiten (Fachbereich Bürgerservice)
Vitus-Center, Eingang D, Goebenstraße 4-8, 41061 Mönchengladbach
auslaenderwesen@moenchengladbach.de WebsiteOpening hours
Keine Öffnungszeiten veröffentlicht; Termine online über https://termine.moenchengladbach.de/select2?md=5
Bürgeramt
Meldestelle Vitus-Center (Einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten)
Goebenstraße 4-8, 41061 Mönchengladbach
02161 25-54321 einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten@moenchengladbach.de WebsiteOpening hours
Mon 07:00–15:30 Tue 08:00–13:00 Wed 07:00–15:30 Thu 09:00–17:00offene Sprechstunde, Ticketausgabe ab 06:30 Fri 08:00–12:30 außer Do nur mit Termin
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Kfz-Zulassungsstelle
Kfz-Zulassungsangelegenheiten (Verwaltungsgebäude Alsstraße)
Alsstraße 126, 41063 Mönchengladbach
02161 25-0 zulassungsbehoerde@moenchengladbach.de WebsiteOpening hours
Mon, Tue 08:00–12:30, 13:30–14:30 Wed 07:00–12:30 Thu 09:00–13:30, 14:30–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 nur mit Termin (ohne Termin nur Sonderschalter)
City administration
05 Property tax rate in Mönchengladbach
Calculation model federal model
- Duisburg1,169 %
- Gelsenkirchen980 %
- Wuppertal947 %
- Essen925 %*
- Dortmund800 %
- Mönchengladbach792 %
- Bielefeld765 %
- Bonn680 %
- Köln550 %
- Münster492 %
- Düsseldorf374 %
| Year | A | B | B residential | B non-residential | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 240 % | 620 % | — | — | 490 % |
| 2024 | 240 % | 620 % | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 461 % | 792 % | — | — | — |
| 2026 | 461 % | 792 % | — | — | — |
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Mönchengladbach the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 792 % in 2026; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 461 %.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Mönchengladbach | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €238 | €59 |
| €60 | €475 | €119 |
| €120 | €950 | €238 |
In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 100 points above the median in Nordrhein-Westfalen (520 %). In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 240 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Since 2025 the new property-tax values apply; many municipalities adjusted their rates. Your notice from the municipality (Grundsteuerbescheid) is binding.
14 Postcodes in Mönchengladbach
? FAQ: Mönchengladbach
Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Mönchengladbach?
Within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 Federal Registration Act). Bring your ID or passport and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.
Q02Can I register my address online in Mönchengladbach?
Yes. Mönchengladbach offers online registration (eWA); you need an ID card with the online function (eID) and PIN. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q03How much does registering cost in Mönchengladbach?
Registering your address costs free. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q04How much is a parking permit (Halteverbot) for moving in Mönchengladbach?
Fees: up to 3 days: €24; up to 7 days: €36; up to 14 days: €60. Lead time: apply at least 28 days ahead. You apply at the city's road traffic office. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q05How do I book a bulky-waste pickup (Sperrmüll) in Mönchengladbach?
Book with mags Mönchengladbacher Abfall-, Grün- und Straßenbetriebe AöR. Pickup is free 2× per year. Fees: standard pickup: free; express service: €60; full service, first half hour: €62.50; each further quarter hour: €31.25. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q06Which recycling centres are there in Mönchengladbach?
For example: Wertstoffhof Heidgesberg (Nordpark), Wertstoffhof Luisental (Geistenbeck). Opening hours and accepted waste are listed above on this page.
Q07What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Mönchengladbach?
The rate for property tax B was 792 % in 2026.
Q08Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Mönchengladbach?
Responsible for Mönchengladbach: Finanzamt Mönchengladbach. Which one applies depends on your address.
Q09What is the postcode of Mönchengladbach?
Mönchengladbach has 14 postcodes: 41061, 41063, 41065, 41066, 41068, 41069, 41169, 41179, 41189, 41199, 41236, 41238 …. All of them are listed above on this page.
Q10Where is the Bürgeramt in Mönchengladbach?
Registration and ID documents are handled by Meldestelle Vitus-Center (Einwohnermeldeangelegenheiten) (Goebenstraße 4-8, 41061 Mönchengladbach). You can book an appointment online via the link above on this page.
Sources & review
- Anschriften der Gemeinde- und Stadtverwaltungen 31.01.2026 · Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder
- GemFA export 02.11.2026 · Bundeszentralamt für Steuern
- Hebesätze der Realsteuern 2022 · Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder
- sperrmuell · www.mags.de
- wertstoffhoefe · www.mags.de
- suche/-/vr-bis-detail/mitarbeiter/7532/show · service.moenchengladbach.de
- suche/-/vr-bis-detail/einrichtung/1256/show · service.moenchengladbach.de
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- suche/-/egov-bis-detail/dienstleistung/1084/show · service.moenchengladbach.de
- fileadmin/news_import/Amtsblatt_PDF-Dateien_ab_2016/Abl-2024-04.pdf · www.moenchengladbach.de
- fileadmin/news_import/Amtsblatt_PDF-Dateien_ab_2016/Abl-2024-39.pdf · www.moenchengladbach.de
- fileadmin/news_import/Amtsblatt_PDF-Dateien_ab_2016/Abl-2025-06.pdf · www.moenchengladbach.de
Moritz Lang
Jonas Seidel
Felix Vogt