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Postcode

34393 Grebenstein

Everything for postcode 34393: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Grebenstein
5,315
Property tax B 2022
480 %

01 Towns with postcode 34393

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Grebenstein

    Markt 1, 34393 Grebenstein

  • 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 Grebenstein (34393)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Magistrat der Stadt Grebenstein 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 Grebenstein, 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 Grebenstein
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04 Property tax in Grebenstein

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Grebenstein the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 480 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in GrebensteinPer quarter
€30€144€36
€60€288€72
€120€576€144

The rate was 98 points below the median in Kassel district (578 %). The rate was 10 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 100 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Grebenstein pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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 Grebenstein

In Grebenstein, 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 34393

Q01Which town has the postcode 34393?

34393 belongs to Grebenstein in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 34393?

Finanzamt Kassel.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 34393?

In Grebenstein the rate for property tax B was 480 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 34393?

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

Q05Which district does 34393 belong to?

Kassel district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Grebenstein?

5,315 inhabitants on 50 km² (107 per km²).