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Postcode

68649 Groß-Rohrheim

Everything for postcode 68649: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Groß-Rohrheim
3,674
Property tax B 2022
420 %

01 Towns with postcode 68649

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Groß-Rohrheim

    Rheinstraße 14, 68649 Groß-Rohrheim

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bensheim

    Berliner Ring 35, 64625 Bensheim

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Groß-Rohrheim (68649)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Groß-Rohrheim the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 420 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Groß-RohrheimPer quarter
€30€126€32
€60€252€63
€120€504€126

The rate is 118 points below the median in Bergstraße district (538 %). The rate is 50 points below the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate is 40 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Groß-Rohrheim 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 Groß-Rohrheim

In Groß-Rohrheim, 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 68649

Q01Which town has the postcode 68649?

68649 belongs to Groß-Rohrheim in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 68649?

Finanzamt Bensheim.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 68649?

In Groß-Rohrheim the rate for property tax B was 420 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 68649?

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

Q05Which district does 68649 belong to?

Bergstraße district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Groß-Rohrheim?

3,674 inhabitants on 20 km² (188 per km²).