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Postcode

79853 Lenzkirch, Schluchsee

Everything for postcode 79853: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Lenzkirch
5,107
Property tax B 2022
500 %

01 Towns with postcode 79853

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Lenzkirch

    Kirchplatz 1, 79853 Lenzkirch

  • Town hall

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft der Gemeinde Schluchsee

    Fischbacher Straße 7, 79859 Schluchsee

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Freiburg-Land

    Stefan-Meier-Str. 133, 79104 Freiburg

    0761 204-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Freiburg-Land Außenstelle Titisee-Neustadt

    Goethestr. 5, 79822 Titisee-Neustadt

    07651 203-0

    Opening hours

    Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Lenzkirch (79853)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Lenzkirch the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 500 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in LenzkirchPer quarter
€30€150€38
€60€300€75
€120€600€150

The rate was 120 points above the median in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district (380 %). The rate was 140 points above the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate was 120 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Lenzkirch pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 380 %; 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 Lenzkirch

In Lenzkirch, 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 79853

Q01Which town has the postcode 79853?

79853 belongs to Lenzkirch, Schluchsee in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 79853?

Finanzamt Freiburg-Land, Finanzamt Freiburg-Land Außenstelle Titisee-Neustadt.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 79853?

In Lenzkirch the rate for property tax B was 500 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 79853?

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

Q05Which district does 79853 belong to?

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Lenzkirch?

5,107 inhabitants on 58 km² (88 per km²).