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Postcode

86488 Breitenthal

Everything for postcode 86488: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Breitenthal
1,258
Property tax B 2022
350 %

01 Towns with postcode 86488

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Krumbach (Schwaben)

    Rittlen 6, 86381 Krumbach (Schwaben)

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Breitenthal

    Postfach 1334, 86371 Krumbach (Schwaben)

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Günzburg

    Schloßpl. 3, 89312 Günzburg

    08221 902-0

03 Moving to Breitenthal (86488)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Krumbach (Schwaben) 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 Günzburg district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Günzburg; 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 Breitenthal, 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 Breitenthal
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04 Property tax in Breitenthal

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

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

The rate is 10 points above the median in Günzburg district (340 %). The rate is about the same as the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 30 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Breitenthal pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 325 %; 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 Breitenthal

In Breitenthal, 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 86488

Q01Which town has the postcode 86488?

86488 belongs to Breitenthal in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 86488?

Finanzamt Günzburg.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 86488?

In Breitenthal the rate for property tax B was 350 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 86488?

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

Q05Which district does 86488 belong to?

Günzburg district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Breitenthal?

1,258 inhabitants on 13 km² (95 per km²).