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Postcode

68753 Waghäusel

Everything for postcode 68753: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Waghäusel
22,301
Property tax B 2022
350 %

01 Towns with postcode 68753

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Stadtverwaltung Waghäusel

    Gymnasiumstraße 1, 68753 Waghäusel

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bruchsal

    Schönbornstr. 1, 76646 Bruchsal

    07251/740

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA ↑:

03 Moving to Waghäusel (68753)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Stadtverwaltung Waghäusel 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 Karlsruhe district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Bruchsal; 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 Waghäusel, 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 Waghäusel
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04 Property tax in Waghäusel

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Waghäusel the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 350 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in WaghäuselPer quarter
€30€105€26
€60€210€53
€120€420€105

The rate was about the same as the median in Karlsruhe district (350 %). The rate was 10 points below the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate was 30 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Waghäusel 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 Waghäusel

In Waghäusel, 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 68753

Q01Which town has the postcode 68753?

68753 belongs to Waghäusel in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 68753?

Finanzamt Bruchsal.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 68753?

In Waghäusel the rate for property tax B was 350 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 68753?

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

Q05Which district does 68753 belong to?

Karlsruhe district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Waghäusel?

22,301 inhabitants on 43 km² (521 per km²).