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Postcode

36318 Schwalmtal

Everything for postcode 36318: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Schwalmtal
2,721
Property tax B 2022
425 %

01 Towns with postcode 36318

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Schwalmtal

    Alsfelder Straße 72, 36318 Schwalmtal

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Alsfeld-Lauterbach Verwaltungsstelle Alsfeld

    In der Rambach 11, 36304 Alsfeld

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Schwalmtal (36318)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schwalmtal the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 425 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in SchwalmtalPer quarter
€30€128€32
€60€255€64
€120€510€128

The rate is 5 points above the median in Vogelsbergkreis district (420 %). The rate is 45 points below the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 45 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Schwalmtal pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 457 %; 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 Schwalmtal

In Schwalmtal, 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 36318

Q01Which town has the postcode 36318?

36318 belongs to Schwalmtal in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 36318?

Finanzamt Alsfeld-Lauterbach Verwaltungsstelle Alsfeld.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 36318?

In Schwalmtal the rate for property tax B was 425 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 36318?

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

Q05Which district does 36318 belong to?

Vogelsbergkreis district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Schwalmtal?

2,721 inhabitants on 54 km² (50 per km²).