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Postcode

75217 Birkenfeld

Everything for postcode 75217: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Birkenfeld
10,134
Property tax B 2022
280 %

01 Towns with postcode 75217

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Birkenfeld

    Marktplatz 6, 75217 Birkenfeld

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Pforzheim Außenstelle Neuenbürg

    Wildbader Str. 107, 75305 Neuenbürg

    07231 183-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Birkenfeld (75217)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Birkenfeld the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 280 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BirkenfeldPer quarter
€30€84€21
€60€168€42
€120€336€84

The rate is 45 points below the median in Enzkreis district (325 %). The rate is 80 points below the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is 100 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Birkenfeld pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 330 %; 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 Birkenfeld

In Birkenfeld, 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 75217

Q01Which town has the postcode 75217?

75217 belongs to Birkenfeld in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 75217?

Finanzamt Pforzheim Außenstelle Neuenbürg.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 75217?

In Birkenfeld the rate for property tax B was 280 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 75217?

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

Q05Which district does 75217 belong to?

Enzkreis district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Birkenfeld?

10,134 inhabitants on 19 km² (532 per km²).