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Postcode

88450 Berkheim

Everything for postcode 88450: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Baden-Württemberg
Population Berkheim
3,295
Property tax B 2022
300 %

01 Towns with postcode 88450

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Illertal

    Marktplatz 15, 88453 Erolzheim

  • Town hall

    Gemeindeverwaltung Berkheim

    Coubronplatz 1, 88450 Berkheim

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Biberach

    Bahnhofstr. 11, 88400 Biberach

    07351/590

    Opening hours

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

03 Moving to Berkheim (88450)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Illertal 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 Berkheim, 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 Berkheim
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04 Property tax in Berkheim

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

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

The rate is about the same as the median in Biberach district (300 %). The rate is 60 points below the median in Baden-Württemberg (360 %). The rate is 80 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Berkheim pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 340 %; 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 Berkheim

In Berkheim, 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 88450

Q01Which town has the postcode 88450?

88450 belongs to Berkheim in Baden-Württemberg.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 88450?

Finanzamt Biberach.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 88450?

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

Q04Where do I register after moving to 88450?

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

Q05Which district does 88450 belong to?

Biberach district in Baden-Württemberg.

Q06How many people live in Berkheim?

3,295 inhabitants on 25 km² (132 per km²).