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Postcode

36341 Lauterbach (Hessen)

Everything for postcode 36341: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Lauterbach (Hessen)
13,027
Property tax B 2022
550 %

01 Towns with postcode 36341

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Lauterbach (Hessen)

    Marktplatz 14, 36341 Lauterbach (Hessen)

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Alsfeld-Lauterbach Verwaltungsstelle Alsfeld

    In der Rambach 11, 36304 Alsfeld

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Lauterbach (Hessen) (36341)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Lauterbach (Hessen) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 550 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Lauterbach (Hessen)Per quarter
€30€165€41
€60€330€83
€120€660€165

The rate was 130 points above the median in Vogelsbergkreis district (420 %). The rate was 80 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 170 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Lauterbach (Hessen) 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 Lauterbach (Hessen)

In Lauterbach (Hessen), 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 36341

Q01Which town has the postcode 36341?

36341 belongs to Lauterbach (Hessen) in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 36341?

Finanzamt Alsfeld-Lauterbach Verwaltungsstelle Alsfeld.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 36341?

In Lauterbach (Hessen) the rate for property tax B was 550 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 36341?

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

Q05Which district does 36341 belong to?

Vogelsbergkreis district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Lauterbach (Hessen)?

13,027 inhabitants on 102 km² (128 per km²).