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Postcode

34477 Twistetal

Everything for postcode 34477: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Twistetal
4,167
Property tax B 2022
430 %

01 Towns with postcode 34477

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Twistetal

    Hüfte 7, 34477 Twistetal

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Korbach-Frankenberg Verwaltungsstelle Korbach

    Medebacher Landstraße 29, 34497 Korbach

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Twistetal (34477)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Twistetal 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 Waldeck-Frankenberg district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Korbach-Frankenberg Verwaltungsstelle Korbach; 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 Twistetal, 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 Twistetal
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04 Property tax in Twistetal

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Twistetal the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 430 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in TwistetalPer quarter
€30€129€32
€60€258€65
€120€516€129

The rate was 30 points above the median in Waldeck-Frankenberg district (400 %). The rate was 40 points below the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 50 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Twistetal pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 430 %; 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 Twistetal

In Twistetal, 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 34477

Q01Which town has the postcode 34477?

34477 belongs to Twistetal in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 34477?

Finanzamt Korbach-Frankenberg Verwaltungsstelle Korbach.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 34477?

In Twistetal the rate for property tax B was 430 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 34477?

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

Q05Which district does 34477 belong to?

Waldeck-Frankenberg district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Twistetal?

4,167 inhabitants on 74 km² (56 per km²).