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Postcode

95686 Fichtelberg

Everything for postcode 95686: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Fichtelberg
1,772
Property tax B 2022
390 %

01 Towns with postcode 95686

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Fichtelberg

    Gablonzer Str. 11, 95686 Fichtelberg

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bayreuth

    Maximilianstr. 12, 95444 Bayreuth

    0921 609-0

03 Moving to Fichtelberg (95686)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Fichtelberg the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 390 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in FichtelbergPer quarter
€30€117€29
€60€234€59
€120€468€117

The rate was 10 points above the median in Bayreuth district (380 %). The rate was 40 points above the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate was 10 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Fichtelberg 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 Fichtelberg

In Fichtelberg, 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 95686

Q01Which town has the postcode 95686?

95686 belongs to Fichtelberg in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 95686?

Finanzamt Bayreuth.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 95686?

In Fichtelberg the rate for property tax B was 390 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 95686?

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

Q05Which district does 95686 belong to?

Bayreuth district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Fichtelberg?

1,772 inhabitants on 5 km² (343 per km²).