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Postcode

39217 Schönebeck (Elbe)

Everything for postcode 39217: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Sachsen-Anhalt
Population Schönebeck (Elbe)
30,250
Property tax B 2022
420 %

01 Towns with postcode 39217

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Schönebeck (Elbe), Stadt

    Markt 1, 39218 Schönebeck (Elbe)

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Staßfurt

    Atzendorfer Straße 20, 39418 Staßfurt

    03925 980-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon08:00–12:00
    Tue08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
    Thu–Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Schönebeck (Elbe) (39217)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Schönebeck (Elbe), Stadt 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 Salzlandkreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Staßfurt; 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 Schönebeck (Elbe), 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 Schönebeck (Elbe)
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04 Property tax in Schönebeck (Elbe)

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schönebeck (Elbe) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 420 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Schönebeck (Elbe)Per quarter
€30€126€32
€60€252€63
€120€504€126

The rate is 9 points above the median in Salzlandkreis district (411 %). The rate is 23 points above the median in Sachsen-Anhalt (397 %). The rate is 40 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Schönebeck (Elbe) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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 Schönebeck (Elbe)

In Schönebeck (Elbe), 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 39217

Q01Which town has the postcode 39217?

39217 belongs to Schönebeck (Elbe) in Sachsen-Anhalt.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 39217?

Finanzamt Staßfurt.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 39217?

In Schönebeck (Elbe) the rate for property tax B was 420 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 39217?

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

Q05Which district does 39217 belong to?

Salzlandkreis district in Sachsen-Anhalt.

Q06How many people live in Schönebeck (Elbe)?

30,250 inhabitants on 87 km² (350 per km²).