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Postcode

92526 Oberviechtach

Everything for postcode 92526: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Oberviechtach
4,908
Property tax B 2022
310 %

01 Towns with postcode 92526

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Stadt Oberviechtach

    Nabburger Str. 2, 92526 Oberviechtach

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Schwandorf mit Außenstelle Neunburg v. W.

    Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 59, 92421 Schwandorf

    09431 382-0

03 Moving to Oberviechtach (92526)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Stadt Oberviechtach 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 Schwandorf district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Schwandorf mit Außenstelle Neunburg v. W.; 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 Oberviechtach, 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 Oberviechtach
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04 Property tax in Oberviechtach

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

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

The rate is 30 points below the median in Schwandorf district (340 %). The rate is 40 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 70 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Oberviechtach 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 Oberviechtach

In Oberviechtach, 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 92526

Q01Which town has the postcode 92526?

92526 belongs to Oberviechtach in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 92526?

Finanzamt Schwandorf mit Außenstelle Neunburg v. W..

Q03What is the property tax rate for 92526?

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

Q04Where do I register after moving to 92526?

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

Q05Which district does 92526 belong to?

Schwandorf district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Oberviechtach?

4,908 inhabitants on 62 km² (79 per km²).