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Postcode

65388 Schlangenbad

Everything for postcode 65388: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Schlangenbad
6,004
Property tax B 2022
592 %

01 Towns with postcode 65388

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Schlangenbad

    Rheingauer Straße 23, 65388 Schlangenbad

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Rheingau-Taunus

    Emser Str. 27, 65307 Bad Schwalbach

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Schlangenbad (65388)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schlangenbad the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 592 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in SchlangenbadPer quarter
€30€178€44
€60€355€89
€120€710€178

The rate is 12 points above the median in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district (580 %). The rate is 122 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 212 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Schlangenbad 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 Schlangenbad

In Schlangenbad, 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 65388

Q01Which town has the postcode 65388?

65388 belongs to Schlangenbad in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 65388?

Finanzamt Rheingau-Taunus.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 65388?

In Schlangenbad the rate for property tax B was 592 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 65388?

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

Q05Which district does 65388 belong to?

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Schlangenbad?

6,004 inhabitants on 37 km² (164 per km²).