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OftersheimAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Baden-Württemberg12,165 inhabitantsPostcodes 68723 Not fully checked yet

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For Oftersheim 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
12,165
Area
12.8 km²
Postcodes
68723
State
Baden-Württemberg
Property tax B 2022
380 %
Trade tax 2022
380 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Schwetzingen

01 Registering your address in Oftersheim: 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 Oftersheim

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindeverwaltung Oftersheim 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 Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Schwetzingen; 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 Oftersheim, 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 Oftersheim

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Oftersheim

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Schwetzingen

    Schloss, 68723 Schwetzingen

    06202 81-0 Website

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

  • Municipal administration

    Gemeindeverwaltung Oftersheim

    Mannheimer Straße 49, 68723 Oftersheim

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

05 Property tax rate in Oftersheim

Calculation model land-value model (Baden-Württemberg)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022380 %380 %——380 %
Calculate your property tax in Oftersheim

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Oftersheim the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 380 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 380 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in OftersheimPer quarter
€30€114€29
€60€228€57
€120€456€114

The rate is 15 points above the median in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district (365 %). The rate is 20 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is about the same as the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Oftersheim 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 Oftersheim

? FAQ: Oftersheim

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

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 Oftersheim?

The rate for property tax B was 380 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Oftersheim?

Responsible for Oftersheim: Finanzamt Schwetzingen. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Oftersheim?

Oftersheim has the postcode 68723.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Oftersheim?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeindeverwaltung Oftersheim (Mannheimer Straße 49, 68723 Oftersheim).

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