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Postcode

26736 Krummhörn

Everything for postcode 26736: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Krummhörn
11,354
Property tax B 2022
380 %

01 Towns with postcode 26736

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Krummhörn

    Rathausstraße 1, 26736 Krummhörn

  • 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 Krummhörn (26736)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Krummhörn 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 Krummhörn, 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 Krummhörn
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04 Property tax in Krummhörn

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Krummhörn the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 380 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in KrummhörnPer quarter
€30€114€29
€60€228€57
€120€456€114

The rate was 13 points below the median in Aurich district (393 %). The rate was 10 points below the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate was about the same as the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Krummhörn pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 395 %; 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 Krummhörn

In Krummhörn, 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 26736

Q01Which town has the postcode 26736?

26736 belongs to Krummhörn in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 26736?

Finanzamt Emden-Norden.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 26736?

In Krummhörn the rate for property tax B was 380 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 26736?

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

Q05Which district does 26736 belong to?

Aurich district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Krummhörn?

11,354 inhabitants on 159 km² (71 per km²).