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Postcode

38462 Grafhorst

Everything for postcode 38462: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Grafhorst
1,092
Property tax B 2022
490 %

01 Towns with postcode 38462

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Samtgemeinde Velpke

    Grafhorster Straße 6, 38458 Velpke

  • 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 Grafhorst (38462)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Samtgemeinde Velpke 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 Grafhorst, 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 Grafhorst
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04 Property tax in Grafhorst

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Grafhorst the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 490 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in GrafhorstPer quarter
€30€147€37
€60€294€74
€120€588€147

The rate is 50 points above the median in Helmstedt district (440 %). The rate is 100 points above the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 110 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Grafhorst pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 390 %; 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 Grafhorst

In Grafhorst, 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 38462

Q01Which town has the postcode 38462?

38462 belongs to Grafhorst in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 38462?

Finanzamt Braunschweig-Helmstedt.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 38462?

In Grafhorst the rate for property tax B was 490 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 38462?

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

Q05Which district does 38462 belong to?

Helmstedt district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Grafhorst?

1,092 inhabitants on 10 km² (113 per km²).