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Postcode

37640 Golmbach

Everything for postcode 37640: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Golmbach
874
Property tax B 2022
384 %

01 Towns with postcode 37640

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Samtgemeinde Bevern

    Angerstraße 13 a, 37639 Bevern

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Hameln-Holzminden

    Süntelstraße 2, 31785 Hameln

    05151 204-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Thu13:00–17:00, 08:00–12:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Golmbach (37640)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Samtgemeinde Bevern 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 Holzminden district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Hameln-Holzminden; 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 Golmbach, 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 Golmbach
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04 Property tax in Golmbach

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Golmbach the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 384 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in GolmbachPer quarter
€30€115€29
€60€230€58
€120€461€115

The rate is 17 points above the median in Holzminden district (368 %). The rate is 6 points below the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is about the same as the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Golmbach pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 369 %; 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 Golmbach

In Golmbach, 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 37640

Q01Which town has the postcode 37640?

37640 belongs to Golmbach in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 37640?

Finanzamt Hameln-Holzminden.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 37640?

In Golmbach the rate for property tax B was 384 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 37640?

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

Q05Which district does 37640 belong to?

Holzminden district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Golmbach?

874 inhabitants on 16 km² (55 per km²).