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Postcode

60488 Frankfurt am Main

Everything for postcode 60488: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Frankfurt am Main
760,656
Property tax B 2026
854.69 %

01 Towns with postcode 60488

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Frankfurt am Main

    Römerberg 23, 60311 Frankfurt am Main

  • Town hall

    Bürgeramt (Zentrales)

    Zeil 3, 60313 Frankfurt am Main

    115 (+49 69 115)

    Opening hours

    Mon9–17offene Sprechzeiten
    Tue7:30–13nur mit Termin
    Wed7:30–13offene Sprechzeiten
    Thu10–18nur mit Termin
    Fri7:30–13nur mit Termin

  • Town hall

    Ordnungsamt - Zulassungsbehörde für Kraftfahrzeuge

    Am Römerhof 19, 60486 Frankfurt am Main

    +49 69 212 42750

    Opening hours

    Nur mit Termin (Online-Terminvereinbarung)

  • Town hall

    Ausländerbehörde Frankfurt am Main

    Rebstöcker Straße 4, 60326 Frankfurt am Main

    +49 69 212 42485

    Opening hours

    Vorsprache derzeit nur mit Termin (Termin nach Antragstellung bzw. durch Sachbearbeitung)

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Frankfurt am Main

    Gutleutstraße 118, 60327 Frankfurt am Main

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Frankfurt am Main (60488)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Frankfurt am Main the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 855 % in 2026.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Frankfurt am MainPer quarter
€30€256€64
€60€513€128
€120€1,026€256

The rate was 385 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 475 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

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 Frankfurt am Main

In Frankfurt am Main, 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 60488

Q01Which town has the postcode 60488?

60488 belongs to Frankfurt am Main in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 60488?

Finanzamt Frankfurt am Main.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 60488?

In Frankfurt am Main the rate for property tax B was 854.69 % in 2026.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 60488?

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

Q05Which district does 60488 belong to?

Frankfurt am Main (urban district) in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Frankfurt am Main?

760,656 inhabitants on 248 km² (3,063 per km²).