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Postcode

96264 Altenkunstadt

Everything for postcode 96264: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Altenkunstadt
5,438
Property tax B 2022
340 %

01 Towns with postcode 96264

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Altenkunstadt

    Marktplatz 2, 96264 Altenkunstadt

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Lichtenfels

    Kronacher Str. 39, 96215 Lichtenfels

    09571 764-0

03 Moving to Altenkunstadt (96264)

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Gemeinde Altenkunstadt 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 Altenkunstadt, 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 Altenkunstadt
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04 Property tax in Altenkunstadt

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Altenkunstadt the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 340 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in AltenkunstadtPer quarter
€30€102€26
€60€204€51
€120€408€102

The rate is about the same as the median in Lichtenfels district (340 %). The rate is 10 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate is 40 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Altenkunstadt 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 Altenkunstadt

In Altenkunstadt, 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 96264

Q01Which town has the postcode 96264?

96264 belongs to Altenkunstadt in Bayern.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 96264?

Finanzamt Lichtenfels.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 96264?

In Altenkunstadt the rate for property tax B was 340 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 96264?

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

Q05Which district does 96264 belong to?

Lichtenfels district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Altenkunstadt?

5,438 inhabitants on 33 km² (165 per km²).