German Municipalities Adjust Property Tax Rates Amid Nationwide Reform

Cities and towns across Germany are revising property tax rates for 2025, with some increasing and others reducing rates to achieve revenue neutrality under new federal guidelines.

• Ludwigshafen plans a significant increase in its property tax rate from 540 to 817 percent, citing new federal property tax calculation rules.
• The city administration in Ludwigshafen emphasizes that the reform is not intended to generate additional revenue but acknowledges concerns over potential cost increases for residents.
• In contrast, several municipalities in the Meißen district, including Meißen, Moritzburg, and Klipphausen, are lowering their property tax rates to offset financial burdens on citizens.
• Meißen is introducing a zero-percent rate for buildable but unused land to encourage development and address housing shortages, marking a unique approach under the new rules.
• The nationwide property tax reform aims to standardize assessments but has led to varying local adjustments, with some municipalities still finalizing their rates for 2025.

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