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Postcode

74238 Krautheim

Everything for postcode 74238: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Krautheim
4,502
Property tax B 2022
400 %

01 Towns with postcode 74238

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Krautheim

    Rathaus, 74238 Krautheim

  • Town hall

    Stadtverwaltung Krautheim

    Burgweg 5, 74238 Krautheim

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Öhringen

    Haagweg 39, 74613 Öhringen

    07941 604-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Krautheim (74238)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Krautheim the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 400 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in KrautheimPer quarter
€30€120€30
€60€240€60
€120€480€120

The rate is 30 points above the median in Hohenlohekreis district (370 %). The rate is 40 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is 20 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Krautheim 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 Krautheim

In Krautheim, 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 74238

Q01Which town has the postcode 74238?

74238 belongs to Krautheim in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 74238?

Finanzamt Öhringen.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 74238?

In Krautheim the rate for property tax B was 400 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 74238?

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

Q05Which district does 74238 belong to?

Hohenlohekreis district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Krautheim?

4,502 inhabitants on 53 km² (85 per km²).