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Postcode

64686 Lautertal (Odenwald)

Everything for postcode 64686: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Lautertal (Odenwald)
7,006
Property tax B 2022
850 %

01 Towns with postcode 64686

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Lautertal (Odenwald)

    Nibelungenstraße 280, 64686 Lautertal (Odenwald)

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bensheim

    Berliner Ring 35, 64625 Bensheim

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Lautertal (Odenwald) (64686)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Lautertal (Odenwald) 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 Bergstraße district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Bensheim; 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 Lautertal (Odenwald), 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 Lautertal (Odenwald)
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04 Property tax in Lautertal (Odenwald)

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Lautertal (Odenwald) the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 850 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Lautertal (Odenwald)Per quarter
€30€255€64
€60€510€128
€120€1,020€255

The rate was 313 points above the median in Bergstraße district (538 %). The rate was 380 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 470 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Lautertal (Odenwald) pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 390 %; 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 Lautertal (Odenwald)

In Lautertal (Odenwald), 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 64686

Q01Which town has the postcode 64686?

64686 belongs to Lautertal (Odenwald) in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 64686?

Finanzamt Bensheim.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 64686?

In Lautertal (Odenwald) the rate for property tax B was 850 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 64686?

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

Q05Which district does 64686 belong to?

Bergstraße district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Lautertal (Odenwald)?

7,006 inhabitants on 31 km² (228 per km²).