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Postcode

48499 Salzbergen

Everything for postcode 48499: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Salzbergen
7,962
Property tax B 2022
340 %

01 Towns with postcode 48499

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Salzbergen

    Franz-Schratz-Straße 12, 48499 Salzbergen

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Lingen (Ems)

    Mühlentorstr. 16, 49808 Lingen

    0591 9149-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon08:00–12:00
    Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00, 08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Salzbergen (48499)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Salzbergen 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 Emsland district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Lingen (Ems); 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 Salzbergen, 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 Salzbergen
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04 Property tax in Salzbergen

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Salzbergen the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 340 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in SalzbergenPer quarter
€30€102€26
€60€204€51
€120€408€102

The rate is 10 points below the median in Emsland district (350 %). The rate is 50 points below the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate is 40 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Salzbergen pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 340 %; 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 Salzbergen

In Salzbergen, 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 48499

Q01Which town has the postcode 48499?

48499 belongs to Salzbergen in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 48499?

Finanzamt Lingen (Ems).

Q03What is the property tax rate for 48499?

In Salzbergen the rate for property tax B was 340 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 48499?

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

Q05Which district does 48499 belong to?

Emsland district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Salzbergen?

7,962 inhabitants on 53 km² (149 per km²).