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Postcode

38553 Wasbüttel

Everything for postcode 38553: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Wasbüttel
1,843
Property tax B 2022
450 %

01 Towns with postcode 38553

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Samtgemeinde Isenbüttel

    Gutsstraße 11, 38550 Isenbüttel

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Gifhorn

    Braunschw. Str. 6, 38518 Gifhorn

    05371 800-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle Gifhorn

    Mon–Tue08:00–13:00
    Thu08:00–18:00
    Fri08:00–13:00

03 Moving to Wasbüttel (38553)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Wasbüttel the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 450 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in WasbüttelPer quarter
€30€135€34
€60€270€68
€120€540€135

The rate is 50 points above the median in Gifhorn district (400 %). The rate is 60 points above the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 70 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Wasbüttel pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 450 %; 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 Wasbüttel

In Wasbüttel, 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 38553

Q01Which town has the postcode 38553?

38553 belongs to Wasbüttel in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 38553?

Finanzamt Gifhorn.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 38553?

In Wasbüttel the rate for property tax B was 450 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 38553?

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

Q05Which district does 38553 belong to?

Gifhorn district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Wasbüttel?

1,843 inhabitants on 7 km² (280 per km²).