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Postcode

45475 Mülheim an der Ruhr

Everything for postcode 45475: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Population Mülheim an der Ruhr
171,674
Property tax B 2022
890 %

01 Towns with postcode 45475

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Kreisfreie Stadt Mülheim an der Ruhr

    Am Rathaus 1, 45468 Mülheim an der Ruhr

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Mülheim an der Ruhr

    Wilhelmstr. 7, 45468 Mülheim

    0211 1655 1655

    Opening hours

    Telefonisch

    Mon–Thu08:00–18:00
    Fri08:00–16:00

    Service vor Ort

    Mon–Wed08:00–13:00
    Thu08:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Mülheim an der Ruhr (45475)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Kreisfreie Stadt Mülheim an der Ruhr 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 Mülheim an der Ruhr (urban district); within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Mülheim an der Ruhr; 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 Mülheim an der Ruhr, 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 Mülheim an der Ruhr
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04 Property tax in Mülheim an der Ruhr

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Mülheim an der Ruhr the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 890 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Mülheim an der RuhrPer quarter
€30€267€67
€60€534€134
€120€1,068€267

The rate is 369 points above the median in Nordrhein-Westfalen (522 %). The rate is 510 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Mülheim an der Ruhr pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 580 %; 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 Mülheim an der Ruhr

In Mülheim an der Ruhr, 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 45475

Q01Which town has the postcode 45475?

45475 belongs to Mülheim an der Ruhr in Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 45475?

Finanzamt Mülheim an der Ruhr.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 45475?

In Mülheim an der Ruhr the rate for property tax B was 890 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 45475?

At the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) of Mülheim an der Ruhr, within two weeks of moving in.

Q05Which district does 45475 belong to?

Mülheim an der Ruhr (urban district) in Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Q06How many people live in Mülheim an der Ruhr?

171,674 inhabitants on 91 km² (1,881 per km²).