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Postcode

68647 Biblis

Everything for postcode 68647: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Biblis
9,135
Property tax B 2022
525 %

01 Towns with postcode 68647

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Biblis

    Darmstädter Straße 25, 68647 Biblis

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bensheim

    Berliner Ring 35, 64625 Bensheim

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Biblis (68647)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Biblis 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 Biblis, 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 Biblis
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04 Property tax in Biblis

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Biblis the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 525 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BiblisPer quarter
€30€158€39
€60€315€79
€120€630€158

The rate is 13 points below the median in Bergstraße district (538 %). The rate is 55 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 145 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Biblis pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 400 %; 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 Biblis

In Biblis, 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 68647

Q01Which town has the postcode 68647?

68647 belongs to Biblis in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 68647?

Finanzamt Bensheim.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 68647?

In Biblis the rate for property tax B was 525 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 68647?

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

Q05Which district does 68647 belong to?

Bergstraße district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Biblis?

9,135 inhabitants on 40 km² (226 per km²).