Federal state
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
All municipalities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: population, responsible offices, property-tax rates and local rules – district by district.
- Municipalities
- 724
- Districts
- 8
- Population
- 1,573,685
- Median rate B 2022
- 400 %
01 Largest towns in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rostock | 204,929 | 480 % | 465 % |
| Schwerin | 97,922 | 595 % | 450 % |
| Neubrandenburg | 59,494 | 550 % | 440 % |
| Greifswald | 56,154 | 480 % | 425 % |
| Stralsund | 55,481 | 545 % | 445 % |
| Wismar | 43,103 | 580 % | 450 % |
| Güstrow | 28,861 | 400 % | 340 % |
| Waren (Müritz) | 20,211 | 400 % | 320 % |
| Neustrelitz | 20,136 | 400 % | 400 % |
| Parchim | 17,825 | 365 % | 340 % |
| Ribnitz-Damgarten | 15,297 | 380 % | 340 % |
| Bergen auf Rügen | 13,394 | 350 % | 400 % |
| Bad Doberan | 13,059 | 430 % | 385 % |
| Hagenow | 11,987 | 380 % | 360 % |
| Anklam | 11,793 | 490 % | 450 % |
| Ludwigslust | 11,778 | 400 % | 350 % |
| Boizenburg/ Elbe | 11,147 | 400 % | 350 % |
| Wolgast | 10,859 | 450 % | 380 % |
| Grevesmühlen | 10,082 | 427 % | 365 % |
| Demmin | 10,001 | 375 % | 380 % |
| Pasewalk | 9,590 | 490 % | 400 % |
| Grimmen | 9,274 | 360 % | 340 % |
| Sassnitz | 8,879 | 380 % | 370 % |
| Torgelow | 8,755 | 475 % | 450 % |
| Ueckermünde | 8,651 | 380 % | 400 % |
| Teterow | 8,262 | 480 % | 410 % |
| Barth | 8,235 | 360 % | 345 % |
| Kühlungsborn | 8,100 | 350 % | 300 % |
| Bützow | 7,668 | 400 % | 380 % |
| Dummerstorf | 7,602 | 400 % | 340 % |
02 Districts
- Landkreis Rostock district112 municipalities · 218,123
- Ludwigslust-Parchim district142 municipalities · 207,160
- Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district146 municipalities · 245,998
- Nordwestmecklenburg district83 municipalities · 155,869
- Rostock (urban district)1 municipalities · 204,929
- Schwerin (urban district)1 municipalities · 97,922
- Vorpommern-Greifswald district138 municipalities · 225,867
- Vorpommern-Rügen district101 municipalities · 217,817
03 Property tax B 2022: highest and lowest rates
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wackerow | 1,494 | 700 % | 450 % |
| Schwerin | 97,922 | 595 % | 450 % |
| Wismar | 43,103 | 580 % | 450 % |
| Neubrandenburg | 59,494 | 550 % | 440 % |
| Stralsund | 55,481 | 545 % | 445 % |
| Gingst | 1,258 | 520 % | 300 % |
| Göhren-Lebbin | 959 | 500 % | 350 % |
| Behrenhoff | 866 | 500 % | 380 % |
| Neuenkirchen | 270 | 500 % | 300 % |
| Anklam | 11,793 | 490 % | 450 % |
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Kelle | 107 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Grammow | 164 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Stuer | 242 | 300 % | 330 % |
| Ralswiek | 251 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Groß Schwiesow | 284 | 300 % | 380 % |
| Altenhof | 315 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Kneese | 329 | 300 % | 305 % |
| Grapzow | 333 | 300 % | 350 % |
| Priborn | 352 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Glasewitz | 395 | 300 % | 300 % |
04 Property tax in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (median) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 400 % in 2022.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (median) | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €120 | €30 |
| €60 | €240 | €60 |
| €120 | €480 | €120 |
The rate is 20 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (median) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 365 %; 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at the registration office of your new municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 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: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Q01How many municipalities are there in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has 724 municipalities in 8 districts, with about 1,573,685 inhabitants.
Q02What is the largest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
Rostock with 204,929 inhabitants.
Q03How high is property tax in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
The median rate for property tax B was 400 % in 2022; the highest was Wackerow (700 %), the lowest Groß Kelle (300 %).
Q04Which property-tax model does Mecklenburg-Vorpommern use?
federal model.