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Postcode

69518 Abtsteinach

Everything for postcode 69518: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Hessen
Population Abtsteinach
2,393
Property tax B 2022
503 %

01 Towns with postcode 69518

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindevorstand der Gemeinde Abtsteinach

    Kirchstraße 2, 69518 Abtsteinach

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bensheim

    Berliner Ring 35, 64625 Bensheim

    069 2545-2545

03 Moving to Abtsteinach (69518)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Abtsteinach the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 503 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in AbtsteinachPer quarter
€30€151€38
€60€302€75
€120€604€151

The rate was 35 points below the median in Bergstraße district (538 %). The rate was 33 points above the median in Hessen (470 %). The rate was 123 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Abtsteinach 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 Abtsteinach

In Abtsteinach, 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 69518

Q01Which town has the postcode 69518?

69518 belongs to Abtsteinach in Hessen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 69518?

Finanzamt Bensheim.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 69518?

In Abtsteinach the rate for property tax B was 503 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 69518?

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

Q05Which district does 69518 belong to?

Bergstraße district in Hessen.

Q06How many people live in Abtsteinach?

2,393 inhabitants on 11 km² (217 per km²).