Federal state
Sachsen
All municipalities in Sachsen: population, responsible offices, property-tax rates and local rules – district by district.
- Municipalities
- 418
- Districts
- 13
- Population
- 4,026,599
- Median rate B 2026
- 420 %
01 Largest towns in Sachsen
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig | 615,932 | 450 % | — |
| Dresden | 562,764 | 400 % | — |
| Chemnitz | 247,252 | 580 % | 450 % |
| Zwickau | 86,405 | 510 % | 450 % |
| Plauen | 64,893 | 505 % | 450 % |
| Görlitz | 55,065 | 520 % | 430 % |
| Freiberg | 41,205 | 460 % | 430 % |
| Pirna | 40,039 | 440 % | 400 % |
| Freital | 39,174 | 440 % | 390 % |
| Bautzen / Budyšin | 37,306 | 460 % | 420 % |
| Radebeul | 33,081 | 400 % | 400 % |
| Hoyerswerda / Wojerecy | 30,458 | 465 % | 405 % |
| Riesa | 29,238 | 470 % | 400 % |
| Meißen | 28,863 | 430 % | 400 % |
| Grimma | 27,554 | 405 % | 400 % |
| Delitzsch | 25,750 | 450 % | 390 % |
| Markkleeberg | 25,354 | 420 % | 420 % |
| Zittau | 24,958 | 520 % | 420 % |
| Döbeln | 23,907 | 390 % | 380 % |
| Limbach-Oberfrohna | 23,394 | 450 % | 400 % |
| Glauchau | 21,341 | 490 % | 400 % |
| Coswig | 20,479 | 415 % | 400 % |
| Werdau | 20,209 | 520 % | 405 % |
| Borna | 20,129 | 420 % | 400 % |
| Torgau | 19,855 | 360 % | 400 % |
| Reichenbach im Vogtland | 19,510 | 410 % | 400 % |
| Schkeuditz | 19,145 | 440 % | 390 % |
| Aue-Bad Schlema | 18,968 | 420 % | 390 % |
| Annaberg-Buchholz | 18,882 | 400 % | 390 % |
| Radeberg | 18,667 | 400 % | 380 % |
02 Districts
- Bautzen district57 municipalities · 290,610
- Chemnitz (urban district)1 municipalities · 247,252
- Dresden (urban district)1 municipalities · 562,764
- Erzgebirgskreis district59 municipalities · 315,274
- Görlitz district53 municipalities · 241,749
- Leipzig district30 municipalities · 259,516
- Leipzig (urban district)1 municipalities · 615,932
- Meißen district28 municipalities · 238,334
- Mittelsachsen district52 municipalities · 294,037
- Nordsachsen district30 municipalities · 198,639
- Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district36 municipalities · 242,471
- Vogtlandkreis district37 municipalities · 216,387
- Zwickau district33 municipalities · 303,634
03 Property tax B 2026: highest and lowest rates
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Müglitztal | 1,882 | 600 % | 435 % |
| Chemnitz | 247,252 | 580 % | 450 % |
| Burgstädt | 10,333 | 555 % | 435 % |
| Machern | 6,586 | 530 % | 400 % |
| Taura | 2,251 | 530 % | 420 % |
| Görlitz | 55,065 | 520 % | 430 % |
| Zittau | 24,958 | 520 % | 420 % |
| Werdau | 20,209 | 520 % | 405 % |
| Johanngeorgenstadt | 3,471 | 520 % | 380 % |
| Zwickau | 86,405 | 510 % | 450 % |
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weißenborn/Erzgeb. | 2,385 | 300 % | 390 % |
| Heidersdorf | 732 | 350 % | 340 % |
| Heinsdorfergrund | 1,903 | 350 % | 390 % |
| Steinberg | 2,625 | 350 % | 375 % |
| Klipphausen | 10,245 | 350 % | 345 % |
| Nossen | 10,370 | 350 % | 370 % |
| Torgau | 19,855 | 360 % | 400 % |
| Oberlungwitz | 5,672 | 365 % | 375 % |
| Hermsdorf/Erzgeb. | 717 | 370 % | 400 % |
| Niederdorf | 1,254 | 370 % | 375 % |
04 Property tax in Sachsen
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Sachsen (median) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 420 % in 2026.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Sachsen (median) | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €126 | €32 |
| €60 | €252 | €63 |
| €120 | €504 | €126 |
The rate was 40 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Sachsen (median) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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 Sachsen
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at the registration office of your new municipality in Sachsen 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: Sachsen
Q01How many municipalities are there in Sachsen?
Sachsen has 418 municipalities in 13 districts, with about 4,026,599 inhabitants.
Q02What is the largest city in Sachsen?
Leipzig with 615,932 inhabitants.
Q03How high is property tax in Sachsen?
The median rate for property tax B was 420 % in 2026; the highest was Müglitztal (600 %), the lowest Weißenborn/Erzgeb. (300 %).
Q04Which property-tax model does Sachsen use?
federal model.