Federal state
Schleswig-Holstein
All municipalities in Schleswig-Holstein: population, responsible offices, property-tax rates and local rules – district by district.
- Municipalities
- 1,104
- Districts
- 15
- Population
- 2,958,519
- Median rate B 2026
- 340 %
01 Largest towns in Schleswig-Holstein
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel | 251,842 | 565 % | — |
| Lübeck | 217,061 | 500 % | 450 % |
| Flensburg | 95,568 | 690 % | 410 % |
| Norderstedt | 83,196 | 410 % | 440 % |
| Neumünster | 80,145 | 480 % | 410 % |
| Elmshorn | 51,375 | 425 % | 400 % |
| Pinneberg | 44,941 | 450 % | 390 % |
| Wedel | 34,939 | 540 % | 420 % |
| Ahrensburg | 34,531 | 350 % | 380 % |
| Geesthacht | 33,955 | 425 % | 400 % |
| Itzehoe | 32,850 | 425 % | 380 % |
| Rendsburg | 30,305 | 425 % | 380 % |
| Henstedt-Ulzburg | 28,345 | 311 % | 336 % |
| Reinbek | 28,146 | 390 % | 390 % |
| Schleswig | 25,567 | 450 % | 380 % |
| Bad Oldesloe | 24,981 | 435 % | 385 % |
| Husum | 23,976 | 380 % | 370 % |
| Kaltenkirchen | 23,585 | 315 % | 380 % |
| Quickborn | 22,662 | 425 % | 390 % |
| Heide | 22,125 | 430 % | 380 % |
| Eckernförde | 21,599 | 390 % | 370 % |
| Bad Schwartau | 19,918 | 425 % | 380 % |
| Schenefeld | 19,875 | 380 % | 380 % |
| Mölln | 19,513 | 425 % | 390 % |
| Uetersen | 18,936 | 415 % | 390 % |
| Glinde | 18,856 | 400 % | 400 % |
| Bad Segeberg | 18,508 | 425 % | 390 % |
| Halstenbek | 18,168 | 425 % | 400 % |
| Eutin | 17,177 | 425 % | 380 % |
| Schwarzenbek | 16,923 | 450 % | 395 % |
02 Districts
- Dithmarschen district116 municipalities · 133,405
- Flensburg (urban district)1 municipalities · 95,568
- Herzogtum Lauenburg district132 municipalities · 206,492
- Kiel (urban district)1 municipalities · 251,842
- Lübeck (urban district)1 municipalities · 217,061
- Neumünster (urban district)1 municipalities · 80,145
- Nordfriesland district133 municipalities · 170,148
- Ostholstein district36 municipalities · 201,222
- Pinneberg district49 municipalities · 325,858
- Plön district85 municipalities · 130,318
- Rendsburg-Eckernförde district165 municipalities · 277,263
- Schleswig-Flensburg district123 municipalities · 205,816
- Segeberg district95 municipalities · 283,770
- Steinburg district111 municipalities · 132,217
- Stormarn district55 municipalities · 247,394
03 Property tax B 2026: highest and lowest rates
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glücksburg (Ostsee) | 6,317 | 700 % | 380 % |
| Flensburg | 95,568 | 690 % | 410 % |
| Kiel | 251,842 | 565 % | — |
| Wedel | 34,939 | 540 % | 420 % |
| Lübeck | 217,061 | 500 % | 450 % |
| Pellworm | 1,156 | 485 % | 410 % |
| Langeneß | 114 | 485 % | 410 % |
| Hallig Hooge | 93 | 485 % | 410 % |
| Gröde | 6 | 485 % | 410 % |
| Neumünster | 80,145 | 480 % | 410 % |
| Municipality | Population | Property tax B | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norderfriedrichskoog | 46 | 0 % | 336 % |
| Friedrichsgabekoog | 51 | 0 % | 310 % |
| Hillgroven | 60 | 0 % | 300 % |
| Strübbel | 83 | 0 % | 310 % |
| Wesselburener Deichhausen | 110 | 0 % | 310 % |
| Südermarsch | 155 | 0 % | 310 % |
| Hedwigenkoog | 186 | 0 % | 380 % |
| Oesterwurth | 242 | 0 % | 300 % |
| Christinenthal | 68 | 45 % | 400 % |
| Elisabeth-Sophien-Koog | 56 | 100 % | 350 % |
04 Property tax in Schleswig-Holstein
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schleswig-Holstein (median) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 340 % in 2026.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Schleswig-Holstein (median) | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €102 | €26 |
| €60 | €204 | €51 |
| €120 | €408 | €102 |
The rate is 40 points below the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Schleswig-Holstein (median) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 350 %; 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 Schleswig-Holstein
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at the registration office of your new municipality in Schleswig-Holstein 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: Schleswig-Holstein
Q01How many municipalities are there in Schleswig-Holstein?
Schleswig-Holstein has 1,104 municipalities in 15 districts, with about 2,958,519 inhabitants.
Q02What is the largest city in Schleswig-Holstein?
Kiel with 251,842 inhabitants.
Q03How high is property tax in Schleswig-Holstein?
The median rate for property tax B was 340 % in 2026; the highest was Glücksburg (Ostsee) (700 %), the lowest Norderfriedrichskoog (0 %).
Q04Which property-tax model does Schleswig-Holstein use?
federal model.