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MoorhusenAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Schleswig-Holstein73 inhabitantsPostcodes 25554 Not fully checked yet

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For Moorhusen 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
73
Area
4.7 km²
Postcodes
25554
State
Schleswig-Holstein
Property tax B 2022
320 %
Trade tax 2022
350 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Itzehoe

01 Registering your address in Moorhusen: 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 Moorhusen

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Amt Itzehoe-Land 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 Steinburg district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Itzehoe; 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 Moorhusen, 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 Moorhusen

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Moorhusen

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Itzehoe

    Fehrsstr. 5, 25524 Itzehoe

    04821 66-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • Administrative association

    Amt Itzehoe-Land

    Margarete-Steiff-Weg 3, 25524 Itzehoe

    mailbox@amt-itzehoe.landsh.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Moorhusen

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022320 %320 %——350 %
Calculate your property tax in Moorhusen

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Moorhusen the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 320 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 320 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in MoorhusenPer quarter
€30€96€24
€60€192€48
€120€384€96

The rate was 30 points below the median in Steinburg district (350 %). The rate was 20 points below the median in Schleswig-Holstein (340 %). The rate was 60 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Moorhusen 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 Moorhusen

? FAQ: Moorhusen

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

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 Moorhusen?

The rate for property tax B was 320 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Moorhusen?

Responsible for Moorhusen: Finanzamt Itzehoe. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Moorhusen?

Moorhusen has the postcode 25554.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Moorhusen?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Amt Itzehoe-Land (Margarete-Steiff-Weg 3, 25524 Itzehoe).

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