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Postcode

38154 Königslutter am Elm

Everything for postcode 38154: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Königslutter am Elm
15,293
Property tax B 2022
500 %

01 Towns with postcode 38154

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Stadt Königslutter am Elm

    Am Markt 1, 38154 Königslutter am Elm

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Braunschweig-Helmstedt

    Altewiekring 20, 38102 Braunschweig

    0531 705-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon08:00–12:00
    Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Königslutter am Elm (38154)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Stadt Königslutter am Elm 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 Helmstedt district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Braunschweig-Helmstedt; 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 Königslutter am Elm, 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 Königslutter am Elm
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04 Property tax in Königslutter am Elm

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Königslutter am Elm the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 500 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Königslutter am ElmPer quarter
€30€150€38
€60€300€75
€120€600€150

The rate is 60 points above the median in Helmstedt district (440 %). The rate is 110 points above the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 120 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Königslutter am Elm pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 380 %; 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 Königslutter am Elm

In Königslutter am Elm, 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 38154

Q01Which town has the postcode 38154?

38154 belongs to Königslutter am Elm in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 38154?

Finanzamt Braunschweig-Helmstedt.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 38154?

In Königslutter am Elm the rate for property tax B was 500 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 38154?

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

Q05Which district does 38154 belong to?

Helmstedt district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Königslutter am Elm?

15,293 inhabitants on 131 km² (117 per km²).