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Postcode

64853 Otzberg

Everything for postcode 64853: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Otzberg
6,291
Property tax B 2022
595 %

01 Towns with postcode 64853

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Otzberg

    Otzbergstraße 13, 64853 Otzberg

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Dieburg

    Marienstraße 19, 64807 Dieburg

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Otzberg (64853)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Otzberg the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 595 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in OtzbergPer quarter
€30€179€45
€60€357€89
€120€714€179

The rate is 105 points above the median in Darmstadt-Dieburg district (490 %). The rate is 125 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 215 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Otzberg 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 Otzberg

In Otzberg, 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 64853

Q01Which town has the postcode 64853?

64853 belongs to Otzberg in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 64853?

Finanzamt Dieburg.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 64853?

In Otzberg the rate for property tax B was 595 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 64853?

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

Q05Which district does 64853 belong to?

Darmstadt-Dieburg district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Otzberg?

6,291 inhabitants on 42 km² (150 per km²).