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Postcode

26847 Detern

Everything for postcode 26847: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Detern
2,733
Property tax B 2022
380 %

01 Towns with postcode 26847

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Samtgemeinde Jümme

    Rathausring 8 - 12, 26849 Filsum

  • 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 Detern (26847)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Samtgemeinde Jümme 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 Detern, 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 Detern
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04 Property tax in Detern

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

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

The rate is about the same as the median in Leer district (380 %). The rate is 10 points below the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is about the same as the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Detern pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 370 %; 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 Detern

In Detern, 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 26847

Q01Which town has the postcode 26847?

26847 belongs to Detern in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 26847?

Finanzamt Leer (Ostfriesland).

Q03What is the property tax rate for 26847?

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

Q04Where do I register after moving to 26847?

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

Q05Which district does 26847 belong to?

Leer district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Detern?

2,733 inhabitants on 43 km² (63 per km²).