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Oldenburg in HolsteinAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Schleswig-Holstein9,724 inhabitantsPostcodes 23758 Not fully checked yet

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For Oldenburg in Holstein 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
9,724
Area
39.7 km²
Postcodes
23758
State
Schleswig-Holstein
Property tax B 2022
425 %
Trade tax 2022
380 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Ostholstein

01 Registering your address in Oldenburg in Holstein: 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 Oldenburg in Holstein

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Oldenburg in Holstein, Stadt 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 Ostholstein district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Ostholstein; 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 Oldenburg in Holstein, 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 Oldenburg in Holstein

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Oldenburg in Holstein

In Oldenburg in Holstein, 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 Oldenburg in Holstein: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Ostholstein

    Lankenstr. 1, 23758 Oldenburg

    04361 497-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 13:30–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • City administration

    Oldenburg in Holstein, Stadt

    Markt 1, 23758 Oldenburg in Holstein

    stadt.oldenburg@stadt-oldenburg.landsh.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Oldenburg in Holstein

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022380 %425 %——380 %
Calculate your property tax in Oldenburg in Holstein

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Oldenburg in Holstein the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 425 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 380 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Oldenburg in HolsteinPer quarter
€30€128€32
€60€255€64
€120€510€128

The rate was 38 points above the median in Ostholstein district (388 %). The rate was 85 points above the median in Schleswig-Holstein (340 %). The rate was 45 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Oldenburg in Holstein 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 Oldenburg in Holstein

? FAQ: Oldenburg in Holstein

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Oldenburg in Holstein?

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 Oldenburg in Holstein?

The rate for property tax B was 425 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Oldenburg in Holstein?

Responsible for Oldenburg in Holstein: Finanzamt Ostholstein. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Oldenburg in Holstein?

Oldenburg in Holstein has the postcode 23758.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Oldenburg in Holstein?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Oldenburg in Holstein, Stadt (Markt 1, 23758 Oldenburg in Holstein).

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