Wachenheim an der WeinstraßeAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax
Rheinland-Pfalz4,393 inhabitantsPostcodes 67098–67157 Not fully checked yet
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For Wachenheim an der Weinstraße 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
- 4,393
- Area
- 25 km²
- Postcodes
- 67098–67157 (2)
- State
- Rheinland-Pfalz
- Property tax B 2022
- 400 %
- Trade tax 2022
- 370 %
- Tax office
- Finanzamt Neustadt
01 Registering your address in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße: 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 Wachenheim an der Weinstraße
- STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Wachenheim an der Weinstraße 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 Bad Dürkheim district; within the same district it's often possible online.
- STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Neustadt; the registration office usually passes your new address on automatically.
- STEP 04Parking permit for the vanApply for a temporary no-parking zone at the road traffic office of Wachenheim an der Weinstraße, usually 1–3 weeks before moving day.
- STEP 05Update contractsElectricity, internet, broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), bank, insurance and health insurance – and set up mail forwarding.
03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße
In Wachenheim an der Weinstraße, 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.
- Lever-arch files
- Old windows
- Altkleider & Schuhe
- Scrap metal
- Used engine oil
- Aluminium foil & trays
- Asbestos
- Ashes (fireplace, barbecue)
- Car battery
- Autoreifen
- Batterien & Akkus
- Bauschutt
- Plant pots
- Glasses (spectacles)
- Books
- CDs & DVDs
- Chemical toilet (camping)
- Roofing felt
- Floppy disks
- Ink cartridges & toner
- E-cigarettes & vapes
- Elektro-Kleingeräte
- Energiesparlampe / LED
- Soil & excavated earth
- Food leftovers
- Bicycle & bike tyres
- Farbe & Lack
- Window glass & mirrors
- Fernseher / Monitor
- Fire extinguisher
- Lighters
- Gas cartridges & cylinders
- Drink cartons (Tetra Pak)
- Glass & mineral wool
- Light bulbs
- Grünschnitt / Gartenabfall
- Mobile phone
- Helium canister (balloon gas)
- Wood & old timber
- Cat litter
- Pillows & duvets
- Clothes hangers
- Toilet seat
- Suitcases
- Bank statements & personal papers
- Bottle caps & lids
- Kühlschrank / Gefriertruhe
- Laminate flooring
- Matratze
- Medikamente
- Knives & scissors
- Nail polish & remover
- Cardboard & egg boxes
- Pans & pots
- Porcelain, crockery & drinking glasses
- Power bank
- Plasterboard
- X-ray films
- Wood-wool boards
- Vinyl records
- Foam
- Schrank / Möbel
- Shoes
- Sofa / Couch
- Cooking oil & frying fat
- Spray cans
- Polystyrene (Styropor)
- Wallpaper
- Teppich
- Dry ice
- Video & audio cassettes
- Waschmaschine / Trockner
- Christmas tree
- Heating-oil tank
04 Offices in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Service-Center
Mon 08:00–16:00 Thu 08:00–18:00 Administrative association
Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Wachenheim an der Weinstraße
Weinstraße 16, 67157 Wachenheim an der Weinstraße
info@vg-wachenheim.de
05 Property tax rate in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße
Calculation model federal model
| Year | A | B | B residential | B non-residential | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 310 % | 400 % | — | — | 370 % |
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Wachenheim an der Weinstraße the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 400 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 310 %.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €120 | €30 |
| €60 | €240 | €60 |
| €120 | €480 | €120 |
The rate is 13 points above the median in Bad Dürkheim district (387 %). The rate is 20 points above the median in Rheinland-Pfalz (380 %). The rate is 20 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Businesses in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 370 %; 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.
02 Postcodes in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße
? FAQ: Wachenheim an der Weinstraße
Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße?
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 Wachenheim an der Weinstraße?
The rate for property tax B was 400 % in 2022.
Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Wachenheim an der Weinstraße?
Responsible for Wachenheim an der Weinstraße: Finanzamt Neustadt. Which one applies depends on your address.
Q04What is the postcode of Wachenheim an der Weinstraße?
Wachenheim an der Weinstraße has 2 postcodes: 67098, 67157. All of them are listed above on this page.
Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Wachenheim an der Weinstraße?
Registration and ID documents are handled by Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Wachenheim an der Weinstraße (Weinstraße 16, 67157 Wachenheim an der Weinstraße).
Sources & review
- Anschriften der Gemeinde- und Stadtverwaltungen 31.01.2026 · Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder
- GemFA export 02.11.2026 · Bundeszentralamt für Steuern
- Hebesätze der Realsteuern 2022 · Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder