Dresden Implements New Property Tax Model with Significant Changes

The reform aims for revenue neutrality but results in varied tax impacts across neighborhoods, with some increases reaching 300%.

Dresden will send out 105,000 new property tax notices on January 9, reflecting changes under a federally mandated tax reform.
The new calculation method reassesses property values, leading to higher taxes in affluent areas like Loschwitz, while reducing taxes in less sought-after neighborhoods such as Prohlis.
The reform is designed to be revenue-neutral for the city, but individual tax burdens vary significantly based on property location and value.
Some neighborhoods, including Rochwitz and Gostritz, will see average tax increases of over 30%, while others, like Großzschachwitz, will experience reductions of up to 25.6%.
Future adjustments to the tax multiplier are possible, with discussions already underway about potential increases to address budget shortfalls in 2026.