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Postcode

76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen

Everything for postcode 76344: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
16,850
Property tax B 2022
340 %

01 Towns with postcode 76344

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen

    Friedrichstraße 32, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Karlsruhe-Durlach

    Prinzessenstr. 2, 76227 Karlsruhe

    0721/9940

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (76344)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 340 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Eggenstein-LeopoldshafenPer quarter
€30€102€26
€60€204€51
€120€408€102

The rate is 10 points below the median in Karlsruhe district (350 %). The rate is 20 points below the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is 40 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 350 %; 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 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen

In Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, 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 76344

Q01Which town has the postcode 76344?

76344 belongs to Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 76344?

Finanzamt Karlsruhe-Durlach.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 76344?

In Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen the rate for property tax B was 340 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 76344?

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

Q05Which district does 76344 belong to?

Karlsruhe district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen?

16,850 inhabitants on 26 km² (645 per km²).