Federal state
Saarland
All municipalities in Saarland: population, responsible offices, property-tax rates and local rules – district by district.
- Municipalities
- 52
- Districts
- 6
- Population
- 1,007,342
- Median rate B 2022
- 430 %
01 Largest towns in Saarland
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saarbrücken | 182,859 | 520 % | 490 % |
| Neunkirchen | 46,896 | 450 % | 460 % |
| Homburg | 43,412 | 560 % | 475 % |
| Völklingen | 40,565 | 605 % | 460 % |
| Saarlouis | 37,675 | 400 % | 430 % |
| St. Ingbert | 35,209 | 675 % | 390 % |
| Merzig | 31,341 | 415 % | 425 % |
| St. Wendel | 25,365 | 350 % | 450 % |
| Dillingen/ Saar | 21,295 | 410 % | 420 % |
| Blieskastel | 19,935 | 560 % | 425 % |
| Lebach | 19,269 | 560 % | 430 % |
| Heusweiler | 18,385 | 360 % | 428 % |
| Püttlingen | 18,314 | 360 % | 449 % |
| Wadgassen | 17,987 | 386 % | 395 % |
| Schwalbach | 17,940 | 440 % | 440 % |
| Bexbach | 17,730 | 471 % | 445 % |
| Schmelz | 16,869 | 395 % | 420 % |
| Eppelborn | 16,611 | 420 % | 425 % |
| Losheim am See | 16,415 | 430 % | 445 % |
| Wadern | 16,415 | 440 % | 435 % |
| Sulzbach/ Saar | 16,191 | 439 % | 430 % |
| Illingen | 15,932 | 420 % | 445 % |
| Schiffweiler | 15,832 | 420 % | 420 % |
| Beckingen | 15,406 | 460 % | 440 % |
| Rehlingen-Siersburg | 14,889 | 410 % | 435 % |
| Riegelsberg | 14,255 | 384 % | 400 % |
| Ottweiler | 14,177 | 460 % | 455 % |
| Saarwellingen | 13,590 | 375 % | 430 % |
| Spiesen-Elversberg | 13,078 | 395 % | 395 % |
| Quierschied | 12,757 | 400 % | 430 % |
02 Districts
03 Property tax B 2022: highest and lowest rates
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gersheim | 6,191 | 680 % | 430 % |
| St. Ingbert | 35,209 | 675 % | 390 % |
| Völklingen | 40,565 | 605 % | 460 % |
| Homburg | 43,412 | 560 % | 475 % |
| Blieskastel | 19,935 | 560 % | 425 % |
| Lebach | 19,269 | 560 % | 430 % |
| Mandelbachtal | 10,719 | 550 % | 430 % |
| Weiskirchen | 6,522 | 550 % | 460 % |
| Kirkel | 10,104 | 525 % | 420 % |
| Saarbrücken | 182,859 | 520 % | 490 % |
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallerfangen | 9,211 | 350 % | 390 % |
| Perl | 9,405 | 350 % | 440 % |
| St. Wendel | 25,365 | 350 % | 450 % |
| Marpingen | 10,243 | 355 % | 400 % |
| Nohfelden | 9,874 | 360 % | 415 % |
| Püttlingen | 18,314 | 360 % | 449 % |
| Heusweiler | 18,385 | 360 % | 428 % |
| Saarwellingen | 13,590 | 375 % | 430 % |
| Bous | 7,334 | 380 % | 420 % |
| Riegelsberg | 14,255 | 384 % | 400 % |
04 Property tax in Saarland
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Saarland (median) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 430 % in 2022.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Saarland (median) | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €129 | €32 |
| €60 | €258 | €65 |
| €120 | €516 | €129 |
The rate is 50 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Saarland (median) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 430 %; 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 Saarland
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at the registration office of your new municipality in Saarland 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: Saarland
Q01How many municipalities are there in Saarland?
Saarland has 52 municipalities in 6 districts, with about 1,007,342 inhabitants.
Q02What is the largest city in Saarland?
Saarbrücken with 182,859 inhabitants.
Q03How high is property tax in Saarland?
The median rate for property tax B was 430 % in 2022; the highest was Gersheim (680 %), the lowest Wallerfangen (350 %).
Q04Which property-tax model does Saarland use?
federal model.