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Postcode

71409 Schwaikheim

Everything for postcode 71409: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Schwaikheim
9,934
Property tax B 2022
410 %

01 Towns with postcode 71409

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Winnenden

    Wiesenstraße 10, 71364 Winnenden

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Schwaikheim

    Marktplatz 2-4, 71409 Schwaikheim

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Waiblingen

    Fronackerstr. 77, 71332 Waiblingen

    07151/9550

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Schwaikheim (71409)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Winnenden 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 Rems-Murr-Kreis district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Waiblingen; 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 Schwaikheim, 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 Schwaikheim
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04 Property tax in Schwaikheim

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Schwaikheim the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 410 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in SchwaikheimPer quarter
€30€123€31
€60€246€62
€120€492€123

The rate is 35 points above the median in Rems-Murr-Kreis district (375 %). The rate is 50 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is 30 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Schwaikheim pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 360 %; 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 Schwaikheim

In Schwaikheim, 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 71409

Q01Which town has the postcode 71409?

71409 belongs to Schwaikheim in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 71409?

Finanzamt Waiblingen.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 71409?

In Schwaikheim the rate for property tax B was 410 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 71409?

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

Q05Which district does 71409 belong to?

Rems-Murr-Kreis district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Schwaikheim?

9,934 inhabitants on 9 km² (1,077 per km²).