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Reichenbach im VogtlandAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Sachsen19,510 inhabitantsPostcodes 08468–08499 Not fully checked yet

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For Reichenbach im Vogtland 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
19,510
Area
34.5 km²
Postcodes
08468–08499 (3)
State
Sachsen
Property tax B 2022
410 %
Trade tax 2022
400 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Plauen

01 Registering your address in Reichenbach im Vogtland: 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 Reichenbach im Vogtland

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Reichenbach im Vogtland 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 Vogtlandkreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Plauen; 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 Reichenbach im Vogtland, 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 Reichenbach im Vogtland

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Reichenbach im Vogtland

In Reichenbach im Vogtland, 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 Reichenbach im Vogtland: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Plauen

    Europaratstraße 17, 08523 Plauen

    03741 7189-0 Website

    Opening hours

    Öffnungszeiten für Besucherverkehr

    Mon09:00–15:00
    Tue09:00–18:00
    Thu09:00–15:00

    Telefonservicezeiten

    Mon08:00–15:00
    Tue08:00–18:00
    Thu08:00–15:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

  • Administrative association

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Reichenbach im Vogtland

    Markt 1, 08468 Reichenbach im Vogtland

    stadt@reichenbach-vogtland.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Reichenbach im Vogtland

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022300 %410 %——400 %
Calculate your property tax in Reichenbach im Vogtland

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Reichenbach im Vogtland the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 410 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 300 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Reichenbach im VogtlandPer quarter
€30€123€31
€60€246€62
€120€492€123

The rate is 10 points below the median in Vogtlandkreis district (420 %). The rate is 10 points below the median in Sachsen (420 %). The rate is 30 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Reichenbach im Vogtland pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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.

03 Postcodes in Reichenbach im Vogtland

? FAQ: Reichenbach im Vogtland

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Reichenbach im Vogtland?

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 Reichenbach im Vogtland?

The rate for property tax B was 410 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Reichenbach im Vogtland?

Responsible for Reichenbach im Vogtland: Finanzamt Plauen. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Reichenbach im Vogtland?

Reichenbach im Vogtland has 3 postcodes: 08468, 08491, 08499. All of them are listed above on this page.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Reichenbach im Vogtland?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Reichenbach im Vogtland (Markt 1, 08468 Reichenbach im Vogtland).

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