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Postcode

69488 Birkenau

Everything for postcode 69488: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Birkenau
9,562
Property tax B 2022
600 %

01 Towns with postcode 69488

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Birkenau

    Hauptstraße 119, 69488 Birkenau

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bensheim

    Berliner Ring 35, 64625 Bensheim

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Birkenau (69488)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Birkenau the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 600 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BirkenauPer quarter
€30€180€45
€60€360€90
€120€720€180

The rate was 63 points above the median in Bergstraße district (538 %). The rate was 130 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 220 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Birkenau pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 380 %; 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 Birkenau

In Birkenau, 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 69488

Q01Which town has the postcode 69488?

69488 belongs to Birkenau in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 69488?

Finanzamt Bensheim.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 69488?

In Birkenau the rate for property tax B was 600 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 69488?

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

Q05Which district does 69488 belong to?

Bergstraße district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Birkenau?

9,562 inhabitants on 25 km² (390 per km²).