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Postcode

64297 Darmstadt, Pfungstadt

Everything for postcode 64297: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Darmstadt
168,253
Property tax B 2022
535 %

01 Towns with postcode 64297

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Darmstadt

    Luisenplatz 5 A, 64283 Darmstadt

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Pfungstadt

    Kirchstraße 12 - 14, 64319 Pfungstadt

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Darmstadt

    Soderstraße 30, 64283 Darmstadt

    069 2545-2545

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Darmstadt

    Soderstraße 30, 64283 Darmstadt

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Darmstadt (64297)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Darmstadt the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 535 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in DarmstadtPer quarter
€30€161€40
€60€321€80
€120€642€161

The rate was 65 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 155 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Darmstadt pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 454 %; 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 Darmstadt

In Darmstadt, 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 64297

Q01Which town has the postcode 64297?

64297 belongs to Darmstadt, Pfungstadt in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 64297?

Finanzamt Darmstadt.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 64297?

In Darmstadt the rate for property tax B was 535 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 64297?

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

Q05Which district does 64297 belong to?

Darmstadt (urban district), Darmstadt-Dieburg district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Darmstadt?

168,253 inhabitants on 122 km² (1,378 per km²).