WuppertalAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax
Nordrhein-Westfalen357,243 inhabitantsPostcodes 42103–42857 Last checked: 6 November 2026
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00 Key facts
- Online registration (eWA)
- yes
- Parking permit (Halteverbot)
- apply at least 14 days ahead
- Car re-registration online
- yes
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- 4× per year free
- Property tax B 2026
- 947 %
01 Registering your address in Wuppertal: 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 Wuppertal
- Lead time
- apply at least 14 days ahead
- Car re-registration online
- yes
03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Wuppertal
- Responsible waste company
- AWG Abfallwirtschaftsgesellschaft mbH Wuppertal
- Bulky waste (Sperrmüll)
- 4× per year free
- Fees
- standard pickup: free
- express: €40
Further fees may apply depending on the case – check with the office.
- Phone
- 0202 4042-0
Recycling centres & drop-off points
AWG Recyclinghof Bornberg
Bornberg 22, 42109 Wuppertal
- bulky waste (charged)
- garden waste
- paper
- glass
- metal
- small electrical devices
- large appliances
- batteries
- lamps
- old clothes
- hazardous waste
Opening hours
Mon closed Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00 Sat 07:30–16:00 AWG Recyclinghof Giebel
Giebel 30, 42327 Wuppertal
- bulky waste (charged)
- garden waste
- paper
- glass
- metal
- small electrical devices
- large appliances
- batteries
- lamps
- old clothes
Opening hours
Mon closed Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00 Sat 07:30–16:00 AWG Recyclinghof Korzerter Straße
Korzerter Straße 75, 42349 Wuppertal
- bulky waste (charged)
- garden waste
- paper
- glass
- metal
- small electrical devices
- large appliances
- batteries
- lamps
- old clothes
Opening hours
Mon closed Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00 Sat 07:30–16:00 AWG Recyclinghof Widukindstraße
Widukindstraße 39, 42289 Wuppertal
- bulky waste (charged)
- garden waste
- paper
- glass
- metal
- small electrical devices
- large appliances
- batteries
- lamps
- old clothes
- hazardous waste
Opening hours
Mon closed Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00 Sat 07:30–16:00
04 Offices in Wuppertal: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall
Bürgeramt
Einwohnermeldeamt (003.1)
Ehemalige Bundesbahndirektion, Döppersberg 41, 42103 Wuppertal
+49 202 563-7575 ema-wuppertal@stadt.wuppertal.de WebsiteOpening hours
Mon 07:00–14:00 Tue 07:00–16:00 Wed 07:00–14:00 Thu 07:00–16:00 Fri 07:00–13:00 nur mit Termin
Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Tax office (Finanzamt)
Opening hours
Telefonisch
Mon–Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–16:00 Service vor Ort
Mon–Wed 08:00–13:00 Thu 08:00–17:00 Fri 08:00–12:00 Kfz-Zulassungsstelle
Straßenverkehrsamt (405.2), Zulassungsstelle
Ehemalige Bundesbahndirektion, Döppersberg 41, 42103 Wuppertal
+49 202 563-9006 strassenverkehrsamt@stadt.wuppertal.de WebsiteOpening hours
Nur mit vorheriger Terminvereinbarung (Online-Buchung: https://reservation.frontdesksuite.com/wuppertal/kfz/); feste Öffnungszeiten nicht angegeben
City administration
05 Property tax rate in Wuppertal
Calculation model federal model
- Duisburg1,169 %
- Gelsenkirchen980 %
- Wuppertal947 %
- Essen925 %*
- Dortmund800 %
- Mönchengladbach792 %
- Bielefeld765 %
- Bonn680 %
- Köln550 %
- Münster492 %
- Düsseldorf374 %
| Year | A | B | B residential | B non-residential | Trade tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 240 % | 620 % | — | — | 490 % |
| 2024 | 240 % | 620 % | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 309 % | 947 % | — | — | — |
| 2026 | 309 % | 947 % | — | — | — |
Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Wuppertal the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 947 % in 2026; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 309 %.
| Base amount (Messbetrag) | Property tax per year in Wuppertal | Per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| €30 | €284 | €71 |
| €60 | €568 | €142 |
| €120 | €1,136 | €284 |
In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 100 points above the median in Nordrhein-Westfalen (520 %). In 2022, before the reform, the rate was 240 points above the median in Germany (380 %).
Since 2025 the new property-tax values apply; many municipalities adjusted their rates. Your notice from the municipality (Grundsteuerbescheid) is binding.
24 Postcodes in Wuppertal
? FAQ: Wuppertal
Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Wuppertal?
Within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 Federal Registration Act). Bring your ID or passport and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.
Q02Can I register my address online in Wuppertal?
Yes. Wuppertal offers online registration (eWA); you need an ID card with the online function (eID) and PIN. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q03How much is a parking permit (Halteverbot) for moving in Wuppertal?
Lead time: apply at least 14 days ahead. You apply at the city's road traffic office. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q04How do I book a bulky-waste pickup (Sperrmüll) in Wuppertal?
Book with AWG Abfallwirtschaftsgesellschaft mbH Wuppertal. Pickup is free 4× per year. Fees: standard pickup: free; express: €40. (as of 6 November 2026)
Q05Which recycling centres are there in Wuppertal?
For example: AWG Recyclinghof Bornberg, AWG Recyclinghof Giebel, AWG Recyclinghof Korzerter Straße, AWG Recyclinghof Widukindstraße. Opening hours and accepted waste are listed above on this page.
Q06What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Wuppertal?
The rate for property tax B was 947 % in 2026.
Q07Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Wuppertal?
Responsible for Wuppertal: Finanzamt Remscheid, Finanzamt Wuppertal-Elberfeld, Finanzamt Schwelm, Finanzamt Wuppertal-Barmen. Which one applies depends on your address.
Q08What is the postcode of Wuppertal?
Wuppertal has 24 postcodes: 42103, 42105, 42107, 42109, 42111, 42113, 42115, 42117, 42119, 42275, 42277, 42279 …. All of them are listed above on this page.
Q09Where is the Bürgeramt in Wuppertal?
Registration and ID documents are handled by Einwohnermeldeamt (003.1) (Ehemalige Bundesbahndirektion, Döppersberg 41, 42103 Wuppertal). You can book an appointment online via the link above on this page.
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
- sperrmuell.html · www.awg-wuppertal.de
- suche/-/vr-bis-detail/einrichtung/1831/show · serviceportal.wuppertal.de
- suche/-/vr-bis-detail/dienstleistung/3431/show · serviceportal.wuppertal.de
- rathaus-buergerservice/verwaltung/politik/stadtrecht-dokumente/2-01-9.pdf · www.wuppertal.de
- rathaus-buergerservice/verwaltung/politik/stadtrecht-dokumente/2-01.pdf · www.wuppertal.de
- rathaus-buergerservice/verwaltung/politik/bekanntmachungen-dokumente/2026/24_2026-07-28a.pdf · www.wuppertal.de
- privatkunden/recyclinghoefe.html · www.awg-wuppertal.de