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Postcode

91572 Bechhofen

Everything for postcode 91572: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Bechhofen
6,287
Property tax B 2022
400 %

01 Towns with postcode 91572

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Markt Bechhofen

    Martin-Luther-Platz 1, 91572 Bechhofen

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Mittelfranken-West (203) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Ansbach mit Außenstellen)

    Mozartstr. 25, 91522 Ansbach

    0981 16-0

03 Moving to Bechhofen (91572)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Markt Bechhofen 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 Ansbach district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Mittelfranken-West (203) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Ansbach mit Außenstellen); 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 Bechhofen, 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 Bechhofen
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04 Property tax in Bechhofen

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Bechhofen the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 400 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BechhofenPer quarter
€30€120€30
€60€240€60
€120€480€120

The rate was about the same as the median in Ansbach district (400 %). The rate was 50 points above the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate was 20 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Bechhofen pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 350 %; 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 Bechhofen

In Bechhofen, 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 91572

Q01Which town has the postcode 91572?

91572 belongs to Bechhofen in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 91572?

Finanzamt Mittelfranken-West (203) (bis 31.12.2025 FA Ansbach mit Außenstellen).

Q03What is the property tax rate for 91572?

In Bechhofen the rate for property tax B was 400 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 91572?

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

Q05Which district does 91572 belong to?

Ansbach district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Bechhofen?

6,287 inhabitants on 62 km² (102 per km²).