Federal state
Sachsen-Anhalt
All municipalities in Sachsen-Anhalt: population, responsible offices, property-tax rates and local rules – district by district.
- Municipalities
- 218
- Districts
- 14
- Population
- 2,120,252
- Median rate B 2022
- 397 %
01 Largest towns in Sachsen-Anhalt
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdeburg | 244,494 | 495 % | 450 % |
| Halle (Saale) | 226,186 | 500 % | 450 % |
| Dessau-Roßlau | 75,035 | 495 % | 450 % |
| Wittenberg | 44,937 | 395 % | 380 % |
| Stendal | 37,750 | 390 % | 390 % |
| Weißenfels | 37,308 | 380 % | 350 % |
| Halberstadt | 36,615 | 440 % | 420 % |
| Bitterfeld-Wolfen | 36,186 | 390 % | 400 % |
| Merseburg | 34,491 | 495 % | 404 % |
| Wernigerode | 31,835 | 400 % | 440 % |
| Naumburg (Saale) | 31,617 | 450 % | 380 % |
| Bernburg (Saale) | 30,572 | 420 % | 395 % |
| Schönebeck (Elbe) | 30,250 | 420 % | 400 % |
| Zeitz | 27,934 | 400 % | 395 % |
| Aschersleben | 25,364 | 420 % | 430 % |
| Sangerhausen | 25,163 | 433 % | 400 % |
| Köthen (Anhalt) | 23,831 | 480 % | 400 % |
| Quedlinburg | 23,069 | 440 % | 440 % |
| Salzwedel | 22,924 | 370 % | 370 % |
| Staßfurt | 22,900 | 420 % | 430 % |
| Burg | 22,838 | 380 % | 380 % |
| Eisleben | 22,225 | 433 % | 400 % |
| Gardelegen | 21,661 | 380 % | 360 % |
| Zerbst/Anhalt | 20,779 | 400 % | 380 % |
| Haldensleben | 19,170 | 380 % | 360 % |
| Oschersleben (Bode) | 18,855 | 430 % | 430 % |
| Blankenburg (Harz) | 18,765 | 420 % | 420 % |
| Hohe Börde | 18,648 | 380 % | 361 % |
| Thale | 16,591 | 450 % | 450 % |
| Landsberg | 14,684 | 350 % | 390 % |
02 Districts
- Altmarkkreis Salzwedel district13 municipalities · 79,460
- Anhalt-Bitterfeld district10 municipalities · 151,352
- Burgenlandkreis district33 municipalities · 171,535
- Börde district34 municipalities · 167,314
- Dessau-Roßlau (urban district)1 municipalities · 75,035
- Halle (Saale) (urban district)1 municipalities · 226,186
- Harz district20 municipalities · 202,574
- Jerichower Land district8 municipalities · 88,356
- Magdeburg (urban district)1 municipalities · 244,494
- Mansfeld-Südharz district22 municipalities · 127,668
- Saalekreis district20 municipalities · 181,327
- Salzlandkreis district21 municipalities · 178,773
- Stendal district25 municipalities · 105,803
- Wittenberg district9 municipalities · 120,375
03 Property tax B 2022: highest and lowest rates
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niedere Börde | 6,635 | 750 % | 400 % |
| Halle (Saale) | 226,186 | 500 % | 450 % |
| Magdeburg | 244,494 | 495 % | 450 % |
| Dessau-Roßlau | 75,035 | 495 % | 450 % |
| Merseburg | 34,491 | 495 % | 404 % |
| Köthen (Anhalt) | 23,831 | 480 % | 400 % |
| Helbra | 3,641 | 470 % | 380 % |
| Biederitz | 8,458 | 465 % | 420 % |
| Gerbstedt | 6,543 | 460 % | 350 % |
| Naumburg (Saale) | 31,617 | 450 % | 380 % |
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zehrental | 775 | 300 % | 320 % |
| Hassel | 910 | 300 % | 350 % |
| Kuhfelde | 1,002 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Balgstädt | 1,041 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Finne | 1,137 | 300 % | 300 % |
| An der Poststraße | 1,548 | 300 % | 320 % |
| Apenburg-Winterfeld | 1,629 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Eckartsberga | 2,232 | 300 % | 300 % |
| Leuna | 14,013 | 300 % | 350 % |
| Beetzendorf | 2,870 | 310 % | 310 % |
04 Property tax in Sachsen-Anhalt
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Sachsen-Anhalt (median) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 397 % in 2022.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Sachsen-Anhalt (median) | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €119 | €30 |
| €60 | €238 | €60 |
| €120 | €476 | €119 |
The rate is 17 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Sachsen-Anhalt (median) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 356 %; 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-Anhalt
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at the registration office of your new municipality in Sachsen-Anhalt 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-Anhalt
Q01How many municipalities are there in Sachsen-Anhalt?
Sachsen-Anhalt has 218 municipalities in 14 districts, with about 2,120,252 inhabitants.
Q02What is the largest city in Sachsen-Anhalt?
Magdeburg with 244,494 inhabitants.
Q03How high is property tax in Sachsen-Anhalt?
The median rate for property tax B was 397 % in 2022; the highest was Niedere Börde (750 %), the lowest Zehrental (300 %).
Q04Which property-tax model does Sachsen-Anhalt use?
federal model.