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Postcode

90559 Burgthann

Everything for postcode 90559: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Burgthann
11,558
Property tax B 2022
310 %

01 Towns with postcode 90559

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Burgthann

    Rathausplatz 1, 90559 Burgthann

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Mittelfranken-Ost (221) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Hersbruck)

    Amberger Str. 76, 91217 Hersbruck

    09151 731-0

03 Moving to Burgthann (90559)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Burgthann 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 Nürnberger Land district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Mittelfranken-Ost (221) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Hersbruck); 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 Burgthann, 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 Burgthann
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04 Property tax in Burgthann

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Burgthann the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 310 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BurgthannPer quarter
€30€93€23
€60€186€47
€120€372€93

The rate was 35 points below the median in Nürnberger Land district (345 %). The rate was 40 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate was 70 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Burgthann pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 320 %; 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 Burgthann

In Burgthann, 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 90559

Q01Which town has the postcode 90559?

90559 belongs to Burgthann in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 90559?

Finanzamt Mittelfranken-Ost (221) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Hersbruck).

Q03What is the property tax rate for 90559?

In Burgthann the rate for property tax B was 310 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 90559?

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

Q05Which district does 90559 belong to?

Nürnberger Land district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Burgthann?

11,558 inhabitants on 39 km² (295 per km²).