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Postcode

79114 Freiburg im Breisgau

Everything for postcode 79114: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Freiburg im Breisgau
238,299
Property tax B 2022
600 %

01 Towns with postcode 79114

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Stadtverwaltung Freiburg im Breisgau

    Rathausplatz 2-4, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Freiburg-Stadt

    Sautierstr. 24, 79104 Freiburg

    0761 204-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Freiburg im Breisgau (79114)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Stadtverwaltung Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau (urban district); within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Freiburg-Stadt; 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 Freiburg im Breisgau, 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 Freiburg im Breisgau
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04 Property tax in Freiburg im Breisgau

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Freiburg im Breisgau the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 600 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Freiburg im BreisgauPer quarter
€30€180€45
€60€360€90
€120€720€180

The rate is 240 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is 220 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Freiburg im Breisgau pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 430 %; 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 Freiburg im Breisgau

In Freiburg im Breisgau, 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 79114

Q01Which town has the postcode 79114?

79114 belongs to Freiburg im Breisgau in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 79114?

Finanzamt Freiburg-Stadt.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 79114?

In Freiburg im Breisgau the rate for property tax B was 600 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 79114?

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

Q05Which district does 79114 belong to?

Freiburg im Breisgau (urban district) in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Freiburg im Breisgau?

238,299 inhabitants on 153 km² (1,557 per km²).