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Neu WulmstorfAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Niedersachsen23,552 inhabitantsPostcodes 21629 Not fully checked yet

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For Neu Wulmstorf 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
23,552
Area
56.3 km²
Postcodes
21629
State
Niedersachsen
Property tax B 2022
460 %
Trade tax 2022
420 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Buchholz in der Nordheide

01 Registering your address in Neu Wulmstorf: 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 Neu Wulmstorf

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Neu Wulmstorf 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 Harburg district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Buchholz in der Nordheide; 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 Neu Wulmstorf, 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 Neu Wulmstorf

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Neu Wulmstorf

In Neu Wulmstorf, 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 Neu Wulmstorf: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Buchholz in der Nordheide

    Bgm.-A.-Meyer-Str. 5, 21244 Buchholz

    04181 203-0 Website

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Thu13:00–17:00, 08:00–12:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • Municipal administration

    Gemeinde Neu Wulmstorf

    Bahnhofstraße 39, 21629 Neu Wulmstorf

    gemeinde@neu-wulmstorf.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Neu Wulmstorf

Calculation model area-location model (Lower Saxony)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022390 %460 %——420 %
Calculate your property tax in Neu Wulmstorf

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Neu Wulmstorf the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 460 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 390 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Neu WulmstorfPer quarter
€30€138€35
€60€276€69
€120€552€138

The rate is 60 points above the median in Harburg district (400 %). The rate is 70 points above the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 80 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Neu Wulmstorf pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 420 %; 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 Neu Wulmstorf

? FAQ: Neu Wulmstorf

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Neu Wulmstorf?

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 Neu Wulmstorf?

The rate for property tax B was 460 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Neu Wulmstorf?

Responsible for Neu Wulmstorf: Finanzamt Buchholz in der Nordheide. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Neu Wulmstorf?

Neu Wulmstorf has the postcode 21629.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Neu Wulmstorf?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeinde Neu Wulmstorf (Bahnhofstraße 39, 21629 Neu Wulmstorf).

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