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Postcode

61279 Grävenwiesbach

Everything for postcode 61279: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Grävenwiesbach
5,348
Property tax B 2022
690 %

01 Towns with postcode 61279

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Grävenwiesbach

    Bahnhofsweg 2 a, 61279 Grävenwiesbach

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

    Kaiser-Friedrich-Promenade 8-10, 61348 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Grävenwiesbach (61279)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Grävenwiesbach 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 Hochtaunuskreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; 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 Grävenwiesbach, 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 Grävenwiesbach
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04 Property tax in Grävenwiesbach

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Grävenwiesbach the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 690 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in GrävenwiesbachPer quarter
€30€207€52
€60€414€104
€120€828€207

The rate was 155 points above the median in Hochtaunuskreis district (535 %). The rate was 220 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 310 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Grävenwiesbach pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 380 %; 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 Grävenwiesbach

In Grävenwiesbach, 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 61279

Q01Which town has the postcode 61279?

61279 belongs to Grävenwiesbach in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 61279?

Finanzamt Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 61279?

In Grävenwiesbach the rate for property tax B was 690 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 61279?

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

Q05Which district does 61279 belong to?

Hochtaunuskreis district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Grävenwiesbach?

5,348 inhabitants on 43 km² (124 per km²).