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Postcode

94474 Vilshofen an der Donau

Everything for postcode 94474: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Vilshofen an der Donau
18,184
Property tax B 2022
330 %

01 Towns with postcode 94474

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Stadt Vilshofen an der Donau

    Stadtplatz 27, 94474 Vilshofen an der Donau

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Passau mit Außenstellen

    Innstr. 36, 94032 Passau

    0851 504-0

03 Moving to Vilshofen an der Donau (94474)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Stadt Vilshofen an der Donau 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 Passau district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Passau 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 Vilshofen an der Donau, 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 Vilshofen an der Donau
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04 Property tax in Vilshofen an der Donau

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Vilshofen an der Donau the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 330 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Vilshofen an der DonauPer quarter
€30€99€25
€60€198€50
€120€396€99

The rate is about the same as the median in Passau district (330 %). The rate is 20 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 50 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Vilshofen an der Donau 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 Vilshofen an der Donau

In Vilshofen an der Donau, 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 94474

Q01Which town has the postcode 94474?

94474 belongs to Vilshofen an der Donau in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 94474?

Finanzamt Passau mit Außenstellen.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 94474?

In Vilshofen an der Donau the rate for property tax B was 330 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 94474?

At the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) of Vilshofen an der Donau, within two weeks of moving in.

Q05Which district does 94474 belong to?

Passau district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Vilshofen an der Donau?

18,184 inhabitants on 86 km² (211 per km²).