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Postcode

98716 Elgersburg

Everything for postcode 98716: which town it belongs to, the town hall, the responsible tax office and the property-tax rate.

State
Thüringen
Population Elgersburg
1,195
Property tax B 2022
420 %

01 Towns with postcode 98716

02 Offices

  • Town hall

    VG Geratal

    Zum Bahnhof 59 a, 99331 Geratal

  • Tax office

    Finanzamt Ilmenau

    Wallgraben 1, 98693 Ilmenau

    0361 573638-900

    Opening hours

    Telefonzeiten

    Mon–Tue08:00–15:00
    Wed08:00–12:00
    Thu08:00–17:00
    Fri08:00–12:00

03 Moving to Elgersburg (98716)

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

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Elgersburg the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 420 % in 2022.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in ElgersburgPer quarter
€30€126€32
€60€252€63
€120€504€126

The rate was 20 points above the median in Ilm-Kreis district (400 %). The rate was 30 points above the median in Thüringen (390 %). The rate was 40 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Elgersburg pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 420 %; 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 Elgersburg

In Elgersburg, 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 98716

Q01Which town has the postcode 98716?

98716 belongs to Elgersburg in Thüringen.

Q02Which tax office is responsible for postcode 98716?

Finanzamt Ilmenau.

Q03What is the property tax rate for 98716?

In Elgersburg the rate for property tax B was 420 % in 2022.

Q04Where do I register after moving to 98716?

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

Q05Which district does 98716 belong to?

Ilm-Kreis district in Thüringen.

Q06How many people live in Elgersburg?

1,195 inhabitants on 9 km² (126 per km²).