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Postcode

87544 Blaichach, Ofterschwang

Everything for postcode 87544: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Blaichach
5,539
Property tax B 2022
410 %

01 Towns with postcode 87544

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Blaichach

    Kirchplatz 3, 87544 Blaichach

  • Town hall

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Hörnergruppe

    Weiler 16, 87538 Fischen i.Allgäu

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Ofterschwang

    Kirchgasse 1, 87527 Ofterschwang

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Kempten-Immenstadt

    Rothenfelsstr. 18, 87509 Immenstadt

    08323 801-0

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Kempten-Immenstadt

    Rothenfelsstr. 18, 87509 Immenstadt

    08323 801-0

03 Moving to Blaichach (87544)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Blaichach the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 410 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BlaichachPer quarter
€30€123€31
€60€246€62
€120€492€123

The rate was 28 points above the median in Oberallgäu district (383 %). The rate was 60 points above the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate was 30 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Blaichach pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 370 %; 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 Blaichach

In Blaichach, 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 87544

Q01Which town has the postcode 87544?

87544 belongs to Blaichach, Ofterschwang in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 87544?

Finanzamt Kempten-Immenstadt.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 87544?

In Blaichach the rate for property tax B was 410 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 87544?

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

Q05Which district does 87544 belong to?

Oberallgäu district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Blaichach?

5,539 inhabitants on 50 km² (111 per km²).