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Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)Anmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Hessen2,760 inhabitantsPostcodes 36129–36163 Not fully checked yet

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For Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) 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
2,760
Area
40.8 km²
Postcodes
36129–36163 (2)
State
Hessen
Property tax B 2022
365 %
Trade tax 2022
380 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Fulda

01 Registering your address in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe): 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 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) 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 Fulda district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Fulda; 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 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe), 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 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

In Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe), 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 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe): tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

Calculation model area-factor method (Hesse)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022380 %365 %——380 %
Calculate your property tax in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 365 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 380 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)Per quarter
€30€110€27
€60€219€55
€120€438€110

The rate is about the same as the median in Fulda district (365 %). The rate is 105 points below the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 15 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) 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.

02 Postcodes in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

? FAQ: Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)?

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 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)?

The rate for property tax B was 365 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)?

Responsible for Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe): Finanzamt Fulda. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)?

Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) has 2 postcodes: 36129, 36163. All of them are listed above on this page.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) (Von-Steinrück-Platz 1, 36163 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)).

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