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Postcode

74579 Fichtenau, Jagstzell

Everything for postcode 74579: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Fichtenau
4,591
Property tax B 2022
450 %

01 Towns with postcode 74579

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Fichtenau

    Rathaus, 74579 Fichtenau

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Fichtenau

    Hauptstraße 2, 74579 Fichtenau

  • Town hall

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft der Stadt Ellwangen (Jagst)

    Spitalstraße 4, 73479 Ellwangen (Jagst)

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Jagstzell

    Hauptstraße 6, 73489 Jagstzell

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Schwäbisch Hall Außenstelle Crailsheim

    Bahnhofstr. 25, 74523 Schwäbisch Hall

    07951 401-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Aalen

    Wilhelm-Zapf-Straße 6, 73430 Aalen

    (07361) 9578-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Fichtenau (74579)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Fichtenau the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 450 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in FichtenauPer quarter
€30€135€34
€60€270€68
€120€540€135

The rate is 40 points above the median in Schwäbisch Hall district (410 %). The rate is 90 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is 70 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Fichtenau pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 370 %; 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 Fichtenau

In Fichtenau, 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 74579

Q01Which town has the postcode 74579?

74579 belongs to Fichtenau, Jagstzell in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 74579?

Finanzamt Schwäbisch Hall Außenstelle Crailsheim, Finanzamt Aalen.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 74579?

In Fichtenau the rate for property tax B was 450 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 74579?

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

Q05Which district does 74579 belong to?

Schwäbisch Hall district, Ostalbkreis district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Fichtenau?

4,591 inhabitants on 31 km² (147 per km²).