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Postcode

91608 Geslau

Everything for postcode 91608: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Geslau
1,384
Property tax B 2022
480 %

01 Towns with postcode 91608

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Laiblestraße 31, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Geslau

    Laiblestraße 31, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber

  • Tax office

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

    Mozartstr. 25, 91522 Ansbach

    0981 16-0

03 Moving to Geslau (91608)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Geslau, 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 Geslau
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04 Property tax in Geslau

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Geslau the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 480 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in GeslauPer quarter
€30€144€36
€60€288€72
€120€576€144

The rate is 80 points above the median in Ansbach district (400 %). The rate is 130 points above the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 100 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Geslau 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 Geslau

In Geslau, 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 91608

Q01Which town has the postcode 91608?

91608 belongs to Geslau in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 91608?

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

Q03What is the property tax rate for 91608?

In Geslau the rate for property tax B was 480 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 91608?

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

Q05Which district does 91608 belong to?

Ansbach district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Geslau?

1,384 inhabitants on 42 km² (33 per km²).