Federal state
Bremen
All municipalities in Bremen: population, responsible offices, property-tax rates and local rules – district by district.
- Municipalities
- 2
- Districts
- 2
- Population
- 706,915
- Median rate B 2026
- 700 %
01 Largest towns in Bremen
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 588,413 | 755 % | — |
| Bremerhaven | 118,502 | 645 % | 460 % |
02 Districts
04 Property tax in Bremen
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Bremen (median) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 700 % in 2026.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Bremen (median) | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €210 | €53 |
| €60 | €420 | €105 |
| €120 | €840 | €210 |
The rate was 320 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Bremen (median) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 460 %; 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.
05 Moving within or to Bremen
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at the registration office of your new municipality in Bremen 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 your district; within the same district it's often possible online.
- STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by the tax office for your new address; the registration office usually passes your new address on automatically.
- STEP 04Parking permit for the vanApply for a temporary no-parking zone at your town's road traffic office, usually 1–3 weeks before moving day.
- STEP 05Update contractsElectricity, internet, broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), bank, insurance and health insurance – and set up mail forwarding.
? FAQ: Bremen
Q01How many municipalities are there in Bremen?
Bremen has 2 municipalities in 2 districts, with about 706,915 inhabitants.
Q02What is the largest city in Bremen?
Bremen with 588,413 inhabitants.
Q03How high is property tax in Bremen?
The median rate for property tax B was 700 % in 2026; the highest was Bremen (755 %), the lowest Bremerhaven (645 %).
Q04Which property-tax model does Bremen use?
federal model.