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VohenstraußAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Bayern7,559 inhabitantsPostcodes 92648 Not fully checked yet

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For Vohenstrauß we show official base data (Federal Statistical Office, tax administration, municipal register). Local details such as bulky-waste fees are researched city by city – until then, the nationwide rules below apply.

00 Key facts

Population
7,559
Area
74.9 km²
Postcodes
92648
State
Bayern
Property tax B 2022
310 %
Trade tax 2022
350 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Weiden i.d.Opf.

01 Registering your address in Vohenstrauß: Bürgeramt & appointment

You must register within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 BMG). Bring your passport or ID and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.

Registration deadline

02 Moving to Vohenstrauß

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Stadt Vohenstrauß within two weeks of moving in. Bring your ID and the landlord's confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).
  2. STEP 02Re-register your carUpdate your vehicle registration at the registration office of Neustadt a.d.Waldnaab district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Weiden i.d.Opf.; the registration office usually passes your new address on automatically.
  4. STEP 04Parking permit for the vanApply for a temporary no-parking zone at the road traffic office of Vohenstrauß, usually 1–3 weeks before moving day.
  5. STEP 05Update contractsElectricity, internet, broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), bank, insurance and health insurance – and set up mail forwarding.
Personal moving checklist for Vohenstrauß

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Vohenstrauß

In Vohenstrauß, bulky waste (Sperrmüll) is collected by the waste company of the town or district – usually after booking. Electrical appliances, paint, batteries and chemicals don't belong in household waste: take them to a recycling centre (Wertstoffhof), a hazardous-waste collection or back to the shop.

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04 Offices in Vohenstrauß: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Vohenstrauß

Calculation model area model (Bavaria)

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022310 %310 %——350 %
Calculate your property tax in Vohenstrauß

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Vohenstrauß the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 310 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 310 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in VohenstraußPer quarter
€30€93€23
€60€186€47
€120€372€93

The rate is 35 points below the median in Neustadt a.d.Waldnaab district (345 %). The rate is 40 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 70 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Vohenstrauß 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.

01 Postcodes in Vohenstrauß

? FAQ: Vohenstrauß

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Vohenstrauß?

Within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 Federal Registration Act). Bring your ID or passport and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.

Q02What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Vohenstrauß?

The rate for property tax B was 310 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Vohenstrauß?

Responsible for Vohenstrauß: Finanzamt Weiden i.d.Opf.. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Vohenstrauß?

Vohenstrauß has the postcode 92648.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Vohenstrauß?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Stadt Vohenstrauß (Postfach 1120, 92642 Vohenstrauß).

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