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Postcode

61137 Schöneck

Everything for postcode 61137: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Schöneck
11,793
Property tax B 2022
600 %

01 Towns with postcode 61137

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Schöneck

    Herrnhofstraße 8, 61137 Schöneck

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Hanau

    Am Freiheitsplatz 2, 63450 Hanau

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Schöneck (61137)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Schöneck 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 Main-Kinzig-Kreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Hanau; 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 Schöneck, 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 Schöneck
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04 Property tax in Schöneck

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schöneck the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 600 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in SchöneckPer quarter
€30€180€45
€60€360€90
€120€720€180

The rate is 105 points above the median in Main-Kinzig-Kreis district (495 %). The rate is 130 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 220 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Schöneck pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 360 %; 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 Schöneck

In Schöneck, 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 61137

Q01Which town has the postcode 61137?

61137 belongs to Schöneck in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 61137?

Finanzamt Hanau.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 61137?

In Schöneck the rate for property tax B was 600 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 61137?

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

Q05Which district does 61137 belong to?

Main-Kinzig-Kreis district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Schöneck?

11,793 inhabitants on 22 km² (549 per km²).