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Postcode

26817 Rhauderfehn

Everything for postcode 26817: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Rhauderfehn
18,199
Property tax B 2022
340 %

01 Towns with postcode 26817

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Rhauderfehn

    1. Südwieke 2 a, 26817 Rhauderfehn

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Leer (Ostfriesland)

    Edzardstr. 12, 26789 Leer

    0491 9870-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Tue–Wed08:00–13:00
    Thu08:00–18:00
    Fri08:00–13:00

03 Moving to Rhauderfehn (26817)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Rhauderfehn 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 Leer district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Leer (Ostfriesland); 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 Rhauderfehn, 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 Rhauderfehn
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04 Property tax in Rhauderfehn

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Rhauderfehn the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 340 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in RhauderfehnPer quarter
€30€102€26
€60€204€51
€120€408€102

The rate is 40 points below the median in Leer district (380 %). The rate is 50 points below the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 40 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Rhauderfehn pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 350 %; 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 Rhauderfehn

In Rhauderfehn, 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 26817

Q01Which town has the postcode 26817?

26817 belongs to Rhauderfehn in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 26817?

Finanzamt Leer (Ostfriesland).

Q03What is the property tax rate for 26817?

In Rhauderfehn the rate for property tax B was 340 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 26817?

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

Q05Which district does 26817 belong to?

Leer district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Rhauderfehn?

18,199 inhabitants on 103 km² (177 per km²).