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Postcode

55291 Saulheim

Everything for postcode 55291: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Rheinland-Pfalz
Population Saulheim
7,869
Property tax B 2022
430 %

01 Towns with postcode 55291

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Wörrstadt

    Zum Römergrund 2 - 6, 55286 Wörrstadt

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bingen-Alzey

    Rochusallee 10, 55411 Bingen

    06721/7060

    Opening hours

    Service-Center

    Mon08:00–16:00
    Thu08:00–18:00

03 Moving to Saulheim (55291)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Verbandsgemeindeverwaltung Wörrstadt 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 Alzey-Worms district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Bingen-Alzey; 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 Saulheim, 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 Saulheim
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04 Property tax in Saulheim

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Saulheim the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 430 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in SaulheimPer quarter
€30€129€32
€60€258€65
€120€516€129

The rate is 50 points above the median in Alzey-Worms district (380 %). The rate is 50 points above the median in Rheinland-Pfalz (380 %). The rate is 50 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Saulheim pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 365 %; 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 Saulheim

In Saulheim, 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 55291

Q01Which town has the postcode 55291?

55291 belongs to Saulheim in Rheinland-Pfalz.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 55291?

Finanzamt Bingen-Alzey.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 55291?

In Saulheim the rate for property tax B was 430 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 55291?

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

Q05Which district does 55291 belong to?

Alzey-Worms district in Rheinland-Pfalz.

Q06How many people live in Saulheim?

7,869 inhabitants on 19 km² (415 per km²).