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Postcode

27383 Scheeßel

Everything for postcode 27383: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Scheeßel
12,709
Property tax B 2022
390 %

01 Towns with postcode 27383

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Scheeßel

    Untervogtplatz 1, 27383 Scheeßel

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Rotenburg (Wümme)

    Hoffeldstr. 5, 27356 Rotenburg

    04261 74-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Scheeßel (27383)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Scheeßel the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 390 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in ScheeßelPer quarter
€30€117€29
€60€234€59
€120€468€117

The rate is 10 points below the median in Rotenburg (Wümme) district (400 %). The rate is about the same as the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 10 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Scheeßel 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 Scheeßel

In Scheeßel, 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 27383

Q01Which town has the postcode 27383?

27383 belongs to Scheeßel in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 27383?

Finanzamt Rotenburg (Wümme).

Q03What is the property tax rate for 27383?

In Scheeßel the rate for property tax B was 390 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 27383?

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

Q05Which district does 27383 belong to?

Rotenburg (Wümme) district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Scheeßel?

12,709 inhabitants on 150 km² (85 per km²).