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Postcode

65428 Rüsselsheim am Main

Everything for postcode 65428: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Rüsselsheim am Main
66,028
Property tax B 2022
800 %

01 Towns with postcode 65428

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Magistrat der Stadt Rüsselsheim am Main

    Marktplatz 4, 65428 Rüsselsheim am Main

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Groß-Gerau

    Europaring 11, 64521 Groß-Gerau

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Rüsselsheim am Main (65428)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Magistrat der Stadt Rüsselsheim am Main 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 Groß-Gerau district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Groß-Gerau; 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 Rüsselsheim am Main, 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 Rüsselsheim am Main
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04 Property tax in Rüsselsheim am Main

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Rüsselsheim am Main the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 800 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Rüsselsheim am MainPer quarter
€30€240€60
€60€480€120
€120€960€240

The rate was 105 points above the median in Groß-Gerau district (695 %). The rate was 330 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 420 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Rüsselsheim am Main pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 420 %; 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 Rüsselsheim am Main

In Rüsselsheim am Main, 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 65428

Q01Which town has the postcode 65428?

65428 belongs to Rüsselsheim am Main in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 65428?

Finanzamt Groß-Gerau.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 65428?

In Rüsselsheim am Main the rate for property tax B was 800 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 65428?

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

Q05Which district does 65428 belong to?

Groß-Gerau district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Rüsselsheim am Main?

66,028 inhabitants on 58 km² (1,133 per km²).