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Postcode

36129 Gersfeld (Rhön), Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

Everything for postcode 36129: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Gersfeld (Rhön)
5,371
Property tax B 2022
450 %

01 Towns with postcode 36129

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Gersfeld (Rhön)

    Marktplatz 19, 36129 Gersfeld (Rhön)

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

    Von-Steinrück-Platz 1, 36163 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Fulda

    Gerbergasse 19, 36037 Fulda

    069 2545-2545

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Fulda

    Gerbergasse 19, 36037 Fulda

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Gersfeld (Rhön) (36129)

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

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

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

The rate was 85 points above the median in Fulda district (365 %). The rate was 20 points below the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 70 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Gersfeld (Rhön) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 394 %; 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 Gersfeld (Rhön)

In Gersfeld (Rhön), 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.

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? FAQ: postcode 36129

Q01Which town has the postcode 36129?

36129 belongs to Gersfeld (Rhön), Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe) in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 36129?

Finanzamt Fulda.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 36129?

In Gersfeld (Rhön) the rate for property tax B was 450 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 36129?

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

Q05Which district does 36129 belong to?

Fulda district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Gersfeld (Rhön)?

5,371 inhabitants on 89 km² (60 per km²).