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SchiffweilerAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Saarland15,832 inhabitantsPostcodes 66578 Not fully checked yet

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For Schiffweiler 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
15,832
Area
21.4 km²
Postcodes
66578
State
Saarland
Property tax B 2022
420 %
Trade tax 2022
420 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Neunkirchen

01 Registering your address in Schiffweiler: 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 Schiffweiler

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

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Schiffweiler

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

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Neunkirchen

    Uhlandstr. 1, 66538 Neunkirchen

    06821 1090 Website

    Opening hours

    Servicehotline für allgemeine steuerliche Fragen und Terminvereinbarung - Tel.: 0681 501-3006 / 3007

    Mon–Thu07:30–15:30
    Fri07:30–12:00
  • Municipal administration

    Gemeinde Schiffweiler

    Rathausstraße 11, 66578 Schiffweiler

    gemeinde@schiffweiler.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Schiffweiler

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022280 %420 %——420 %
Calculate your property tax in Schiffweiler

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schiffweiler the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 420 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 280 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in SchiffweilerPer quarter
€30€126€32
€60€252€63
€120€504€126

The rate was about the same as the median in Neunkirchen district (420 %). The rate was 10 points below the median in Saarland (430 %). The rate was 40 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Schiffweiler pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 420 %; 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 Schiffweiler

? FAQ: Schiffweiler

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

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 Schiffweiler?

The rate for property tax B was 420 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Schiffweiler?

Responsible for Schiffweiler: Finanzamt Neunkirchen. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Schiffweiler?

Schiffweiler has the postcode 66578.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Schiffweiler?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeinde Schiffweiler (Rathausstraße 11, 66578 Schiffweiler).

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