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Postcode

79297 Winden im Elztal

Everything for postcode 79297: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Winden im Elztal
2,858
Property tax B 2022
350 %

01 Towns with postcode 79297

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Elzach

    Hauptstraße 69, 79215 Elzach

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Winden im Elztal

    Bahnhofstraße 1, 79297 Winden im Elztal

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Emmendingen

    Bahnhofstr. 3, 79312 Emmendingen

    07641 450-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Winden im Elztal (79297)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Elzach 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 Emmendingen district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Emmendingen; 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 Winden im Elztal, 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 Winden im Elztal
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04 Property tax in Winden im Elztal

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Winden im Elztal the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 350 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Winden im ElztalPer quarter
€30€105€26
€60€210€53
€120€420€105

The rate was 30 points below the median in Emmendingen district (380 %). The rate was 10 points below the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate was 30 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Winden im Elztal 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 Winden im Elztal

In Winden im Elztal, 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.

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? FAQ: postcode 79297

Q01Which town has the postcode 79297?

79297 belongs to Winden im Elztal in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 79297?

Finanzamt Emmendingen.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 79297?

In Winden im Elztal the rate for property tax B was 350 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 79297?

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

Q05Which district does 79297 belong to?

Emmendingen district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Winden im Elztal?

2,858 inhabitants on 22 km² (130 per km²).