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Postcode

29633 Munster

Everything for postcode 29633: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Munster
15,146
Property tax B 2022
450 %

01 Towns with postcode 29633

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Stadt Munster

    Heinrich-Peters-Platz 1, 29633 Munster

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Soltau

    Rühberg 16, 29614 Soltau

    05191 807-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon08:00–12:00
    Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Munster (29633)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Munster the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 450 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in MunsterPer quarter
€30€135€34
€60€270€68
€120€540€135

The rate was 73 points above the median in Heidekreis district (378 %). The rate was 60 points above the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate was 70 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Munster pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 380 %; 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 Munster

In Munster, 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 29633

Q01Which town has the postcode 29633?

29633 belongs to Munster in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 29633?

Finanzamt Soltau.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 29633?

In Munster the rate for property tax B was 450 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 29633?

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

Q05Which district does 29633 belong to?

Heidekreis district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Munster?

15,146 inhabitants on 195 km² (78 per km²).