Rothenburg ob der TauberAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax
Bayern11,331 inhabitantsPostcodes 91541 Not fully checked yet
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For Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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
- 11,331
- Area
- 41.7 km²
- Postcodes
- 91541
- State
- Bayern
- Property tax B 2022
- 350 %
- Trade tax 2022
- 380 %
- Tax office
- Finanzamt Mittelfranken-West (203) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Ansbach mit Außenstellen)
01 Registering your address in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Große Kreisstadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber within two weeks of moving in. Bring your ID and the landlord's confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).
- STEP 02Re-register your carUpdate your vehicle registration at the registration office of Ansbach district; within the same district it's often possible online.
- STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Mittelfranken-West (203) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Ansbach mit Außenstellen); the registration office usually passes your new address on automatically.
- STEP 04Parking permit for the vanApply for a temporary no-parking zone at the road traffic office of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, usually 1–3 weeks before moving day.
- STEP 05Update contractsElectricity, internet, broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), bank, insurance and health insurance – and set up mail forwarding.
03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
In Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 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.
- Lever-arch files
- Old windows
- Altkleider & Schuhe
- Scrap metal
- Used engine oil
- Aluminium foil & trays
- Asbestos
- Ashes (fireplace, barbecue)
- Car battery
- Autoreifen
- Batterien & Akkus
- Bauschutt
- Plant pots
- Glasses (spectacles)
- Books
- CDs & DVDs
- Chemical toilet (camping)
- Roofing felt
- Floppy disks
- Ink cartridges & toner
- E-cigarettes & vapes
- Elektro-Kleingeräte
- Energiesparlampe / LED
- Soil & excavated earth
- Food leftovers
- Bicycle & bike tyres
- Farbe & Lack
- Window glass & mirrors
- Fernseher / Monitor
- Fire extinguisher
- Lighters
- Gas cartridges & cylinders
- Drink cartons (Tetra Pak)
- Glass & mineral wool
- Light bulbs
- Grünschnitt / Gartenabfall
- Mobile phone
- Helium canister (balloon gas)
- Wood & old timber
- Cat litter
- Pillows & duvets
- Clothes hangers
- Toilet seat
- Suitcases
- Bank statements & personal papers
- Bottle caps & lids
- Kühlschrank / Gefriertruhe
- Laminate flooring
- Matratze
- Medikamente
- Knives & scissors
- Nail polish & remover
- Cardboard & egg boxes
- Pans & pots
- Porcelain, crockery & drinking glasses
- Power bank
- Plasterboard
- X-ray films
- Wood-wool boards
- Vinyl records
- Foam
- Schrank / Möbel
- Shoes
- Sofa / Couch
- Cooking oil & frying fat
- Spray cans
- Polystyrene (Styropor)
- Wallpaper
- Teppich
- Dry ice
- Video & audio cassettes
- Waschmaschine / Trockner
- Christmas tree
- Heating-oil tank
04 Offices in Rothenburg ob der Tauber: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall
Tax office (Finanzamt)
City administration
Große Kreisstadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Marktplatz 1, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
stadt@rothenburg.de
05 Property tax rate in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Calculation model area model (Bavaria)
| Year | A | B | B residential | B non-residential | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 340 % | 350 % | — | — | 380 % |
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Rothenburg ob der Tauber the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 350 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 340 %.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €105 | €26 |
| €60 | €210 | €53 |
| €120 | €420 | €105 |
The rate is 50 points below the median in Ansbach district (400 %). The rate is about the same as the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 30 points below the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
? FAQ: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
The rate for property tax B was 350 % in 2022.
Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Responsible for Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Finanzamt Mittelfranken-West (203) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Ansbach mit Außenstellen). Which one applies depends on your address.
Q04What is the postcode of Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Rothenburg ob der Tauber has the postcode 91541.
Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Registration and ID documents are handled by Große Kreisstadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Marktplatz 1, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber).
Sources & review
- Anschriften der Gemeinde- und Stadtverwaltungen 31.01.2026 · Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder
- GemFA export 02.11.2026 · Bundeszentralamt für Steuern
- Hebesätze der Realsteuern 2022 · Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder