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Postcode

95145 Oberkotzau

Everything for postcode 95145: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Oberkotzau
5,249
Property tax B 2022
320 %

01 Towns with postcode 95145

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Markt Oberkotzau

    Am Rathaus 2, 95145 Oberkotzau

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Hof mit Außenstellen

    Ernst-Reuter-Str. 60, 95030 Hof

    09281 929-0

03 Moving to Oberkotzau (95145)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Oberkotzau the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 320 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in OberkotzauPer quarter
€30€96€24
€60€192€48
€120€384€96

The rate is 30 points below the median in Hof district (350 %). The rate is 30 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 60 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Oberkotzau 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 Oberkotzau

In Oberkotzau, 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 95145

Q01Which town has the postcode 95145?

95145 belongs to Oberkotzau in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 95145?

Finanzamt Hof mit Außenstellen.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 95145?

In Oberkotzau the rate for property tax B was 320 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 95145?

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

Q05Which district does 95145 belong to?

Hof district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Oberkotzau?

5,249 inhabitants on 22 km² (244 per km²).