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Postcode

87656 Germaringen

Everything for postcode 87656: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Germaringen
3,884
Property tax B 2022
300 %

01 Towns with postcode 87656

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Germaringen

    Westendorfer Str. 4a, 87656 Germaringen

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Kaufbeuren m. ASt Füssen

    Remboldstr. 21, 87600 Kaufbeuren

    08341 802-0

03 Moving to Germaringen (87656)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Germaringen the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 300 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in GermaringenPer quarter
€30€90€23
€60€180€45
€120€360€90

The rate was 50 points below the median in Ostallgäu district (350 %). The rate was 50 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate was 80 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Germaringen pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 300 %; 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 Germaringen

In Germaringen, 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 87656

Q01Which town has the postcode 87656?

87656 belongs to Germaringen in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 87656?

Finanzamt Kaufbeuren m. ASt Füssen.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 87656?

In Germaringen the rate for property tax B was 300 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 87656?

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

Q05Which district does 87656 belong to?

Ostallgäu district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Germaringen?

3,884 inhabitants on 23 km² (170 per km²).