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Schonach im SchwarzwaldAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Baden-Württemberg3,747 inhabitantsPostcodes 78098–78136 Not fully checked yet

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For Schonach im Schwarzwald 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
3,747
Area
36.7 km²
Postcodes
78098–78136 (2)
State
Baden-Württemberg
Property tax B 2022
430 %
Trade tax 2022
340 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Villingen-Schwenningen

01 Registering your address in Schonach im Schwarzwald: 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 Schonach im Schwarzwald

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindeverwaltung Schonach im Schwarzwald 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 Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Villingen-Schwenningen; 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 Schonach im Schwarzwald, 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 Schonach im Schwarzwald

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Schonach im Schwarzwald

In Schonach im Schwarzwald, 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 Schonach im Schwarzwald: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Villingen-Schwenningen

    Weiherstr. 7, 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen

    07721 923-0 Website

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA: · Besuche über Homepage buchbar:

  • Municipal administration

    Gemeindeverwaltung Schonach im Schwarzwald

    Hauptstraße 21, 78136 Schonach im Schwarzwald

    gemeinde@schonach.de

  • Administrative association

    Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Raumschaft Triberg

    Postfach 83, 78098 Triberg im Schwarzwald

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Schonach im Schwarzwald

Calculation model land-value model (Baden-Württemberg)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022430 %430 %——340 %
Calculate your property tax in Schonach im Schwarzwald

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schonach im Schwarzwald the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 430 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 430 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Schonach im SchwarzwaldPer quarter
€30€129€32
€60€258€65
€120€516€129

The rate is about the same as the median in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis district (430 %). The rate is 70 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is 50 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Schonach im Schwarzwald pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 340 %; 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.

02 Postcodes in Schonach im Schwarzwald

? FAQ: Schonach im Schwarzwald

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Schonach im Schwarzwald?

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 Schonach im Schwarzwald?

The rate for property tax B was 430 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Schonach im Schwarzwald?

Responsible for Schonach im Schwarzwald: Finanzamt Villingen-Schwenningen. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Schonach im Schwarzwald?

Schonach im Schwarzwald has 2 postcodes: 78098, 78136. All of them are listed above on this page.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Schonach im Schwarzwald?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Gemeindeverwaltung Schonach im Schwarzwald (Hauptstraße 21, 78136 Schonach im Schwarzwald).

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