Oberasbach hikes property taxes to 690 points amid budget crisis
Oberasbach has raised property taxes sharply to secure its financial future. The city council approved a new Grundsteuer B rate of 690 points, part of a broader plan to stabilise the 2026 budget. The decision follows months of heated debate over spending and revenue gaps.
The tax increase will hit all built-up and buildable plots in the city. Officials stressed the move was essential after the administration failed to balance the operating budget without dipping into reserves. Without state bailoutsāOberasbach does not qualify for aid from Munichāthe city must now take on millions in investment loans to stay solvent.
The council's decision capped weeks of tense discussions, with over 20 observers, including newly elected representatives, attending the budget debates. Beyond taxes, the city must also start construction on the Pestalozzi School's expanded all-day care facility immediately. The project is critical to meeting demand by the summer of 2028. Oberasbach's new rate stands well above nearby Puschendorf, which recently lowered its *Grundsteuer B* to 350 points in line with state guidelines. No other local authorities have announced similar hikes, leaving Oberasbach's adjustment as one of the steepest in the region.
The tax rise forms the backbone of Oberasbach's consolidation strategy. Property owners will face higher costs, while the city avoids insolvency through new loans and tighter budget controls. Construction on the Pestalozzi School must now proceed without delay to fulfil the council's commitments.
