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Postcode

72505 Krauchenwies

Everything for postcode 72505: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Krauchenwies
5,060
Property tax B 2022
320 %

01 Towns with postcode 72505

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Sigmaringen

    Fürst-Wilhelm-Straße 15, 72488 Sigmaringen

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Krauchenwies

    Hausenerstraße 1, 72505 Krauchenwies

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Sigmaringen

    Karlstr. 31, 72488 Sigmaringen

    07571 101-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Krauchenwies (72505)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Krauchenwies the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 320 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in KrauchenwiesPer quarter
€30€96€24
€60€192€48
€120€384€96

The rate was 30 points below the median in Sigmaringen district (350 %). The rate was 40 points below the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate was 60 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Krauchenwies pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 340 %; 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 Krauchenwies

In Krauchenwies, 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.

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? FAQ: postcode 72505

Q01Which town has the postcode 72505?

72505 belongs to Krauchenwies in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 72505?

Finanzamt Sigmaringen.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 72505?

In Krauchenwies the rate for property tax B was 320 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 72505?

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

Q05Which district does 72505 belong to?

Sigmaringen district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Krauchenwies?

5,060 inhabitants on 45 km² (113 per km²).