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Postcode

96361 Steinbach a.Wald

Everything for postcode 96361: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Bayern
Population Steinbach a.Wald
2,976
Property tax B 2022
310 %

01 Towns with postcode 96361

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    Gemeinde Steinbach a.Wald

    Ludwigsstädter Str. 2, 96361 Steinbach a.Wald

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Kronach

    Amtsgerichtsstr. 13, 96317 Kronach

    09261 510-0

03 Moving to Steinbach a.Wald (96361)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Steinbach a.Wald the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 310 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in Steinbach a.WaldPer quarter
€30€93€23
€60€186€47
€120€372€93

The rate was 38 points below the median in Kronach district (348 %). The rate was 40 points below the median in Bayern (350 %). The rate was 70 points below the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Steinbach a.Wald pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 300 %; 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 Steinbach a.Wald

In Steinbach a.Wald, 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 96361

Q01Which town has the postcode 96361?

96361 belongs to Steinbach a.Wald in Bayern (localities: Steinbach am Wald).

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 96361?

Finanzamt Kronach.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 96361?

In Steinbach a.Wald the rate for property tax B was 310 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 96361?

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

Q05Which district does 96361 belong to?

Kronach district in Bayern.

Q06How many people live in Steinbach a.Wald?

2,976 inhabitants on 36 km² (82 per km²).