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Postcode

26579 Baltrum

Everything for postcode 26579: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Baltrum
485
Property tax B 2022
600 %

01 Towns with postcode 26579

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Baltrum

    Westdorf 130, 26579 Baltrum

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Emden-Norden

    Ringstr. 5, 26721 Emden

    04921 934-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Tue–Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Baltrum (26579)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Baltrum 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 Aurich district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Emden-Norden; 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 Baltrum, 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 Baltrum
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04 Property tax in Baltrum

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Baltrum the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 600 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BaltrumPer quarter
€30€180€45
€60€360€90
€120€720€180

The rate is 208 points above the median in Aurich district (393 %). The rate is 210 points above the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 220 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Baltrum pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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 Baltrum

In Baltrum, 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 26579

Q01Which town has the postcode 26579?

26579 belongs to Baltrum in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 26579?

Finanzamt Emden-Norden.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 26579?

In Baltrum the rate for property tax B was 600 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 26579?

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

Q05Which district does 26579 belong to?

Aurich district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Baltrum?

485 inhabitants on 7 km² (75 per km²).