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Postcode

94526 Metten

Everything for postcode 94526: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Metten
4,263
Property tax B 2022
330 %

01 Towns with postcode 94526

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Markt Metten

    Postfach 1146, 94523 Metten

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Deggendorf

    Pfleggasse 18, 94469 Deggendorf

    0991 384-0

03 Moving to Metten (94526)

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

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

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

The rate is about the same as the median in Deggendorf 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 Metten pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 330 %; 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 Metten

In Metten, 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 94526

Q01Which town has the postcode 94526?

94526 belongs to Metten in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 94526?

Finanzamt Deggendorf.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 94526?

In Metten the rate for property tax B was 330 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 94526?

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

Q05Which district does 94526 belong to?

Deggendorf district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Metten?

4,263 inhabitants on 12 km² (357 per km²).