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ReichstädtAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Thüringen323 inhabitantsPostcodes 07580 Not fully checked yet

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For Reichstädt 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
323
Area
5.1 km²
Postcodes
07580
State
Thüringen
Property tax B 2022
450 %
Trade tax 2022
396 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Gera

01 Registering your address in Reichstädt: 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 Reichstädt

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at VG Am Brahmetal 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 Greiz district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Gera; 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 Reichstädt, 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 Reichstädt

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Reichstädt

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Gera

    Hermann-Drechsler-Str. 1, 07548 Gera

    0361 573625-900 Website

    Opening hours

    Telefonzeiten

    Mon–Tue08:00–15:00
    Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • Administrative association

    VG Am Brahmetal

    Dorfstraße 17, 07580 Großenstein

    vg.brahmetal@t-online.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Reichstädt

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022301 %450 %——396 %
Calculate your property tax in Reichstädt

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Reichstädt the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 450 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 301 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in ReichstädtPer quarter
€30€135€34
€60€270€68
€120€540€135

The rate was 45 points above the median in Greiz district (405 %). The rate was 60 points above the median in Thüringen (390 %). The rate was 70 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Reichstädt pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 396 %; 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 Reichstädt

? FAQ: Reichstädt

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

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 Reichstädt?

The rate for property tax B was 450 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Reichstädt?

Responsible for Reichstädt: Finanzamt Gera. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Reichstädt?

Reichstädt has the postcode 07580.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Reichstädt?

Registration and ID documents are handled by VG Am Brahmetal (Dorfstraße 17, 07580 Großenstein).

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