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Postcode

83278 Traunstein

Everything for postcode 83278: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Traunstein
20,977
Property tax B 2022
375 %

01 Towns with postcode 83278

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Große Kreisstadt Traunstein

    Stadtplatz 39, 83278 Traunstein

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Traunstein

    Herzog-Otto-Str. 6, 83278 Traunstein

    0861 701-0

03 Moving to Traunstein (83278)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Traunstein the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 375 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in TraunsteinPer quarter
€30€113€28
€60€225€56
€120€450€113

The rate is 25 points above the median in Traunstein district (350 %). The rate is 25 points above the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 5 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Traunstein pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 375 %; 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 Traunstein

In Traunstein, 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 83278

Q01Which town has the postcode 83278?

83278 belongs to Traunstein in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 83278?

Finanzamt Traunstein.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 83278?

In Traunstein the rate for property tax B was 375 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 83278?

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

Q05Which district does 83278 belong to?

Traunstein district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Traunstein?

20,977 inhabitants on 49 km² (432 per km²).