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Postcode

38707 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Everything for postcode 38707: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Clausthal-Zellerfeld
13,501
Property tax B 2022
500 %

01 Towns with postcode 38707

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Berg- und Universitätsstadt Clausthal-Zellerfeld

    Am Rathaus 1, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Goslar-Bad Gandersheim

    Wachtelpforte 40, 38644 Goslar

    05321 559-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Clausthal-Zellerfeld (38707)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Berg- und Universitätsstadt Clausthal-Zellerfeld 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 Goslar district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Goslar-Bad Gandersheim; 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 Clausthal-Zellerfeld, 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 Clausthal-Zellerfeld
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04 Property tax in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Clausthal-ZellerfeldPer quarter
€30€150€38
€60€300€75
€120€600€150

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

Businesses in Clausthal-Zellerfeld 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 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

In Clausthal-Zellerfeld, 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.

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? FAQ: postcode 38707

Q01Which town has the postcode 38707?

38707 belongs to Clausthal-Zellerfeld in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 38707?

Finanzamt Goslar-Bad Gandersheim.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 38707?

In Clausthal-Zellerfeld the rate for property tax B was 500 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 38707?

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

Q05Which district does 38707 belong to?

Goslar district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

13,501 inhabitants on 44 km² (309 per km²).