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Postcode

21228 Harmstorf

Everything for postcode 21228: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Harmstorf
811
Property tax B 2022
300 %

01 Towns with postcode 21228

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Samtgemeinde Jesteburg

    Niedersachsenplatz 5, 21266 Jesteburg

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Buchholz in der Nordheide

    Bgm.-A.-Meyer-Str. 5, 21244 Buchholz

    04181 203-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Thu13:00–17:00, 08:00–12:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Harmstorf (21228)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Samtgemeinde Jesteburg 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 Harburg district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Buchholz in der Nordheide; 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 Harmstorf, 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 Harmstorf
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04 Property tax in Harmstorf

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Harmstorf the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 300 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in HarmstorfPer quarter
€30€90€23
€60€180€45
€120€360€90

The rate is 100 points below the median in Harburg district (400 %). The rate is 90 points below the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 80 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Harmstorf pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 330 %; 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 Bulky waste & recycling in Harmstorf

In Harmstorf, 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.

06 Nearby postcodes

? FAQ: postcode 21228

Q01Which town has the postcode 21228?

21228 belongs to Harmstorf in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 21228?

Finanzamt Buchholz in der Nordheide.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 21228?

In Harmstorf the rate for property tax B was 300 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 21228?

At the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) of Harmstorf, within two weeks of moving in.

Q05Which district does 21228 belong to?

Harburg district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Harmstorf?

811 inhabitants on 6 km² (135 per km²).