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Postcode

83139 Söchtenau

Everything for postcode 83139: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Söchtenau
2,676
Property tax B 2022
325 %

01 Towns with postcode 83139

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Söchtenau

    Dorfplatz 3, 83139 Söchtenau

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Rosenheim m. ASt Wasserburg

    Wittelsbacherstr. 25, 83022 Rosenheim

    08031 201-0

03 Moving to Söchtenau (83139)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Söchtenau 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 Rosenheim district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Rosenheim m. ASt Wasserburg; 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 Söchtenau, 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 Söchtenau
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04 Property tax in Söchtenau

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Söchtenau the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 325 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in SöchtenauPer quarter
€30€98€24
€60€195€49
€120€390€98

The rate was 5 points above the median in Rosenheim district (320 %). The rate was 25 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate was 55 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Söchtenau pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 340 %; 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 Söchtenau

In Söchtenau, 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 83139

Q01Which town has the postcode 83139?

83139 belongs to Söchtenau in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 83139?

Finanzamt Rosenheim m. ASt Wasserburg.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 83139?

In Söchtenau the rate for property tax B was 325 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 83139?

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

Q05Which district does 83139 belong to?

Rosenheim district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Söchtenau?

2,676 inhabitants on 26 km² (104 per km²).