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Postcode

61462 Königstein im Taunus

Everything for postcode 61462: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Königstein im Taunus
16,600
Property tax B 2022
540 %

01 Towns with postcode 61462

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Königstein im Taunus

    Burgweg 5, 61462 Königstein im Taunus

  • 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 Königstein im Taunus (61462)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Magistrat der Stadt Königstein im Taunus 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 Königstein im Taunus, 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 Königstein im Taunus
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04 Property tax in Königstein im Taunus

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Königstein im Taunus the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 540 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Königstein im TaunusPer quarter
€30€162€41
€60€324€81
€120€648€162

The rate is 5 points above the median in Hochtaunuskreis district (535 %). The rate is 70 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 160 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Königstein im Taunus 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 Königstein im Taunus

In Königstein im Taunus, 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 61462

Q01Which town has the postcode 61462?

61462 belongs to Königstein im Taunus in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 61462?

Finanzamt Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 61462?

In Königstein im Taunus the rate for property tax B was 540 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 61462?

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

Q05Which district does 61462 belong to?

Hochtaunuskreis district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Königstein im Taunus?

16,600 inhabitants on 25 km² (663 per km²).