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Postcode

34369 Hofgeismar

Everything for postcode 34369: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Hofgeismar
14,324
Property tax B 2022
350 %

01 Towns with postcode 34369

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Hofgeismar

    Markt 1, 34369 Hofgeismar

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Kassel

    Altmarkt 1, 34125 Kassel

    069 2545-2545

    Opening hours

    Servicehotline 0800 522 533 5

    Mon–Fri08:00–18:00

03 Moving to Hofgeismar (34369)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Hofgeismar the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 350 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in HofgeismarPer quarter
€30€105€26
€60€210€53
€120€420€105

The rate was 228 points below the median in Kassel district (578 %). The rate was 120 points below the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 30 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Hofgeismar 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 Hofgeismar

In Hofgeismar, 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 34369

Q01Which town has the postcode 34369?

34369 belongs to Hofgeismar in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 34369?

Finanzamt Kassel.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 34369?

In Hofgeismar the rate for property tax B was 350 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 34369?

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

Q05Which district does 34369 belong to?

Kassel district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Hofgeismar?

14,324 inhabitants on 86 km² (166 per km²).