All dog owners in the municipality are legally required to register or deregister their dog with the tax office and pay the applicable dog tax.
1. Registering your dog Requirement: Dogs must be registered immediately after being taken into the household or moving into the municipality. Purpose: Registration is for the purpose of recording dog tax and central registration in the municipality. Required information: Breed, gender, date of birth, and, if necessary, proof of expertise (dog license). After registration: The owner receives a dog tax notice and a dog tax tag, which the dog must wear outside the home. 2. Deregistering your dog Deadline: Deregistration must take place within two weeks. Reasons: Sale or transfer of ownership of the dog. Moving to another municipality. Death of the dog (proof required). Return: When deregistering, the dog license tag must be returned to the tax office. 3. Dog tax Assessment: The amount of dog tax is based on the applicable municipal regulations (e.g., according to the number of dogs). Reduction/exemption: Under certain conditions (e.g., guide dogs, service dogs), a reduction or exemption from the tax is possible. Payment: The tax is usually payable by direct debit or bank transfer in fixed installments. Service and forms Forms: The forms for registration and deregistration as well as for applying for tax exemption can be found on the municipality's online portal. Responsibility: If you have any questions, please contact the tax office of the municipal administration.