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Postcode

88400 Biberach an der Riß

Everything for postcode 88400: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Biberach an der Riß
34,275
Property tax B 2022
200 %

01 Towns with postcode 88400

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft der Stadt Biberach an der Riß

    Matthias-Erzberger-Platz 1, 88400 Biberach an der Riß

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Biberach

    Bahnhofstr. 11, 88400 Biberach

    07351/590

    Opening hours

    Kundenzentrum, Bahnhofstr. 13: · Siehe oben, Homepage des FA:

03 Moving to Biberach an der Riß (88400)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Biberach an der Riß the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 200 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Biberach an der RißPer quarter
€30€60€15
€60€120€30
€120€240€60

The rate was 100 points below the median in Biberach district (300 %). The rate was 160 points below the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate was 180 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Biberach an der Riß 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 Biberach an der Riß

In Biberach an der Riß, 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 88400

Q01Which town has the postcode 88400?

88400 belongs to Biberach an der Riß in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 88400?

Finanzamt Biberach.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 88400?

In Biberach an der Riß the rate for property tax B was 200 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 88400?

At the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) of Biberach an der Riß, within two weeks of moving in.

Q05Which district does 88400 belong to?

Biberach district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Biberach an der Riß?

34,275 inhabitants on 72 km² (475 per km²).