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Werther (Westf.)Anmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Nordrhein-Westfalen11,001 inhabitantsPostcodes 33824 Not fully checked yet

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For Werther (Westf.) 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
11,001
Area
35.4 km²
Postcodes
33824
State
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Property tax B 2022
479 %
Trade tax 2022
414 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Gütersloh

01 Registering your address in Werther (Westf.): 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 Werther (Westf.)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Stadt Werther (Westf.) 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 Gütersloh district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Gütersloh; 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 Werther (Westf.), 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 Werther (Westf.)

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Werther (Westf.)

In Werther (Westf.), 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 Werther (Westf.): tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

  • Tax office (Finanzamt)

    Finanzamt Gütersloh

    Neuenkirchener Str. 86, 33332 Gütersloh

    0211 1655 1655 Website

    Opening hours

    Telefonisch

    Mon–Thu08:00–18:00
    Fri08:00–16:00

    Service vor Ort

    Mon–Wed08:00–13:00
    Thu08:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00
  • City administration

    Stadt Werther (Westf.)

    Mühlenstr. 2, 33824 Werther (Westf.)

    info@stadt-werther.de
Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Werther (Westf.)

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022247 %479 %——414 %
Calculate your property tax in Werther (Westf.)

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Werther (Westf.) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 479 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 247 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Werther (Westf.)Per quarter
€30€144€36
€60€287€72
€120€575€144

The rate is 56 points above the median in Gütersloh district (423 %). The rate is 43 points below the median in Nordrhein-Westfalen (522 %). The rate is 99 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Werther (Westf.) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 414 %; 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 Werther (Westf.)

? FAQ: Werther (Westf.)

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Werther (Westf.)?

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 Werther (Westf.)?

The rate for property tax B was 479 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Werther (Westf.)?

Responsible for Werther (Westf.): Finanzamt Gütersloh. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Werther (Westf.)?

Werther (Westf.) has the postcode 33824.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Werther (Westf.)?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Stadt Werther (Westf.) (Mühlenstr. 2, 33824 Werther (Westf.)).

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