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Postcode

28844 Weyhe

Everything for postcode 28844: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Weyhe
31,004
Property tax B 2022
400 %

01 Towns with postcode 28844

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Weyhe

    Rathausplatz 1, 28844 Weyhe

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Syke

    Bürgerm.-Mävers-Str. 15, 28857 Syke

    04242 162-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Thu13:00–17:00, 08:00–12:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Weyhe (28844)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Weyhe the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 400 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in WeyhePer quarter
€30€120€30
€60€240€60
€120€480€120

The rate was 30 points above the median in Diepholz district (370 %). The rate was 10 points above the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate was 20 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Weyhe pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 450 %; 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 Weyhe

In Weyhe, 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 28844

Q01Which town has the postcode 28844?

28844 belongs to Weyhe in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 28844?

Finanzamt Syke.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 28844?

In Weyhe the rate for property tax B was 400 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 28844?

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

Q05Which district does 28844 belong to?

Diepholz district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Weyhe?

31,004 inhabitants on 60 km² (514 per km²).