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Postcode

74245 Löwenstein

Everything for postcode 74245: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Löwenstein
3,406
Property tax B 2022
480 %

01 Towns with postcode 74245

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft der Gemeinde Obersulm

    Bernhardstraße 1, 74182 Obersulm

  • Town hall

    Stadtverwaltung Löwenstein

    Maybachstraße 32, 74245 Löwenstein

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Heilbronn

    Moltkestr. 91, 74076 Heilbronn

    07131 7475-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Löwenstein (74245)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Löwenstein the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 480 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in LöwensteinPer quarter
€30€144€36
€60€288€72
€120€576€144

The rate was 90 points above the median in Heilbronn district (390 %). The rate was 120 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate was 100 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Löwenstein pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 395 %; 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 Löwenstein

In Löwenstein, 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 74245

Q01Which town has the postcode 74245?

74245 belongs to Löwenstein in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 74245?

Finanzamt Heilbronn.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 74245?

In Löwenstein the rate for property tax B was 480 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 74245?

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

Q05Which district does 74245 belong to?

Heilbronn district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Löwenstein?

3,406 inhabitants on 23 km² (145 per km²).