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Postcode

36124 Eichenzell

Everything for postcode 36124: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Eichenzell
11,859
Property tax B 2022
465 %

01 Towns with postcode 36124

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Eichenzell

    Schloßgasse 4, 36124 Eichenzell

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Fulda

    Gerbergasse 19, 36037 Fulda

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Eichenzell (36124)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Eichenzell the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 465 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in EichenzellPer quarter
€30€140€35
€60€279€70
€120€558€140

The rate is 100 points above the median in Fulda district (365 %). The rate is 5 points below the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 85 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Eichenzell pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 370 %; 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 Eichenzell

In Eichenzell, 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 36124

Q01Which town has the postcode 36124?

36124 belongs to Eichenzell in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 36124?

Finanzamt Fulda.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 36124?

In Eichenzell the rate for property tax B was 465 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 36124?

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

Q05Which district does 36124 belong to?

Fulda district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Eichenzell?

11,859 inhabitants on 56 km² (212 per km²).