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Postcode

96194 Walsdorf

Everything for postcode 96194: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Walsdorf
2,633
Property tax B 2022
330 %

01 Towns with postcode 96194

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Walsdorf

    Schulstraße 10, 96194 Walsdorf

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Bamberg

    Martin-Luther-Str. 1, 96050 Bamberg

    0951 84-0

03 Moving to Walsdorf (96194)

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

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

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

The rate is 30 points below the median in Bamberg district (360 %). The rate is 20 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 50 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Walsdorf 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 Walsdorf

In Walsdorf, 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 96194

Q01Which town has the postcode 96194?

96194 belongs to Walsdorf in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 96194?

Finanzamt Bamberg.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 96194?

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

Q04Where do I register after moving to 96194?

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

Q05Which district does 96194 belong to?

Bamberg district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Walsdorf?

2,633 inhabitants on 16 km² (162 per km²).