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Postcode

96215 Lichtenfels

Everything for postcode 96215: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Lichtenfels
20,452
Property tax B 2022
360 %

01 Towns with postcode 96215

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Stadt Lichtenfels

    Postfach 1220, 96202 Lichtenfels

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Lichtenfels

    Kronacher Str. 39, 96215 Lichtenfels

    09571 764-0

03 Moving to Lichtenfels (96215)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Lichtenfels the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 360 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in LichtenfelsPer quarter
€30€108€27
€60€216€54
€120€432€108

The rate was 20 points above the median in Lichtenfels district (340 %). The rate was 10 points above the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate was 20 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Lichtenfels pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 380 %; 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 Lichtenfels

In Lichtenfels, 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 96215

Q01Which town has the postcode 96215?

96215 belongs to Lichtenfels in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 96215?

Finanzamt Lichtenfels.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 96215?

In Lichtenfels the rate for property tax B was 360 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 96215?

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

Q05Which district does 96215 belong to?

Lichtenfels district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Lichtenfels?

20,452 inhabitants on 122 km² (167 per km²).