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Schmitten im TaunusAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Hessen9,361 inhabitantsPostcodes 61389 Not fully checked yet

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For Schmitten im Taunus 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
9,361
Area
35.5 km²
Postcodes
61389
State
Hessen
Property tax B 2022
660 %
Trade tax 2022
360 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

01 Registering your address in Schmitten im Taunus: 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 Schmitten im Taunus

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Schmitten im Taunus 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 Hochtaunuskreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; 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 Schmitten im Taunus, 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 Schmitten im Taunus

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Schmitten im Taunus

In Schmitten im Taunus, 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 Schmitten im Taunus: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

    Kaiser-Friedrich-Promenade 8-10, 61348 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe

    069 2545-2545 Website

  • Municipal administration

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Schmitten im Taunus

    Parkstraße 2, 61389 Schmitten im Taunus

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

05 Property tax rate in Schmitten im Taunus

Calculation model area-factor method (Hesse)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022660 %660 %——360 %
Calculate your property tax in Schmitten im Taunus

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schmitten im Taunus the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 660 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 660 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Schmitten im TaunusPer quarter
€30€198€50
€60€396€99
€120€792€198

The rate is 125 points above the median in Hochtaunuskreis district (535 %). The rate is 190 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 280 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Schmitten im Taunus pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 360 %; 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 Schmitten im Taunus

? FAQ: Schmitten im Taunus

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Schmitten im Taunus?

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 Schmitten im Taunus?

The rate for property tax B was 660 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Schmitten im Taunus?

Responsible for Schmitten im Taunus: Finanzamt Bad Homburg vor der Höhe. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Schmitten im Taunus?

Schmitten im Taunus has the postcode 61389.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Schmitten im Taunus?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Schmitten im Taunus (Parkstraße 2, 61389 Schmitten im Taunus).

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