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Postcode

49424 Goldenstedt

Everything for postcode 49424: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Niedersachsen
Population Goldenstedt
10,342
Property tax B 2022
310 %

01 Towns with postcode 49424

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Goldenstedt

    Hauptstraße 39, 49424 Goldenstedt

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Vechta

    Rombergstr. 49, 49377 Vechta

    04441 18-0

    Opening hours

    Servicestelle

    Mon–Tue08:00–12:00
    Wed13:00–17:00, 08:00–12:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Goldenstedt (49424)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Goldenstedt the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 310 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in GoldenstedtPer quarter
€30€93€23
€60€186€47
€120€372€93

The rate was 5 points above the median in Vechta district (305 %). The rate was 80 points below the median in Niedersachsen (390 %). The rate was 70 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Goldenstedt 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 Goldenstedt

In Goldenstedt, 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 49424

Q01Which town has the postcode 49424?

49424 belongs to Goldenstedt in Niedersachsen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 49424?

Finanzamt Vechta.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 49424?

In Goldenstedt the rate for property tax B was 310 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 49424?

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

Q05Which district does 49424 belong to?

Vechta district in Niedersachsen.

Q06How many people live in Goldenstedt?

10,342 inhabitants on 89 km² (116 per km²).