The dog tax is due on July 1 of each year with the annual amount.
In the case of an initial assessment after May 31, the tax is payable one month after
the tax assessment notice.
Upon request, the tax can also be paid quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15.
November 15. The application to change the method of payment must be submitted by
31 October so that it can be taken into account for the coming years (cf.
(see § 10 of the LHW dog tax statutes).

Tax assessments issued remain valid until an amended assessment is issued or the original assessment is revoked.

The tax in Wiesbaden is € 180.00 per year for each dog.

Every dog kept in Wiesbaden must be registered and wear a tax tag. Controls in this regard are carried out regularly. Violations can result in fines of up to €10,000. The tags are reissued every 5 years.

If the dog tax stamp is lost, a replacement stamp can be obtained for a fee of € 5.00 from the Citizens' Office, Marktstr. 18, 65183 Wiesbaden (behind the old town hall). To request a replacement tag, the fee can also be transferred to the account of the City of Wiesbaden. In these cases, please be sure to state 4500001152 and the word "Ersatzmarke" as the reason for payment. The replacement stamp will then be sent to you.

Please note: Cash cannot be accepted.

Please note that dog tax may be due on 01.07. despite your deregistration. This is the case if you pay your dog tax annually. In this case, the amount for the period between 01.01. and deregistration must be paid on 01.07.