In the state of Bremen you will pay between 90 euros in Bremerhaven and 150 euros in the city of Bremen for your first dog in 2027. The two cities regulate the tax themselves, so it's worth taking a look at the new rate if you move.
| City | 1. Dog | 2. Dog | List dog | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 150 € | 150 € | no separate sentence | no change known | transparenz.bremen.de |
| Bremerhaven | 90 € | 120 € | N/A¹ | no change known | bremerhaven.de |
¹ Bremerhaven: It is not clear from the city's tax page whether there is a separate rate for dangerous dogs. All amounts per year, accessed on November 5th, 2026 from the cities themselves; We have adopted the values from our nationwide city table as of October 20, 2026 unchanged.
What applies to dangerous dogs in Bremen
In the state of Bremen, the Bremen Law on Keeping Dogs (BremHundeG) of June 24, 2025 applies. We were unable to access the text of the law for this article, which is why we do not provide a breed list here. If you would like to adopt a dog of a known listed breed, ask the local authority beforehand.
The city of Bremen does not have its own tax rate for listed dogs. For Bremerhaven, the city's tax website only states the rates for the first, second and each additional dog.
Shelter dogs and exemptions
Bremerhaven exempts dogs taken from the Bremerhaven animal shelter from dog tax for one year upon application. Enclose a copy of the admission contract with your application. We were unable to retrieve the exemption rules for this article for the city of Bremen; ask the tax office or the statutes there.
This is how you calculate your dog tax
In Bremen you pay 150 euros for each dog, so two dogs cost 300 euros per year. In Bremerhaven it is 90 euros for the first dog and 120 euros for the second dog, a total of 210 euros. Each additional dog costs 150 euros.
For other cities, our dog tax calculator can help: You choose the city, the number of dogs, whether there is a listed dog, and the year 2026 or 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How much will the dog tax be in Bremen in 2027? In the city of Bremen, each dog costs 150 euros per year. We are not aware of any changes for 2027.
How much is the dog tax in Bremerhaven? In Bremerhaven you pay 90 euros for the first dog, 120 euros for the second and 150 euros for each additional dog per year.
Is an animal shelter dog tax-free in Bremerhaven? Yes, dogs from the Bremerhaven animal shelter can be exempt from dog tax for one year upon application.
Read more
- Dog tax 2027: What your dog costs in your city
- Dog tax calculator for 2026 and 2027
- Dog tax in Lower Saxony 2027
- Dog tax in Hamburg 2027
- Which dog is right for me? The Race Test
The statutes of your community are always binding. This article is not tax advice.
Sources, accessed on 05.11.2026: Bremen: transparenz.bremen.de; Bremerhaven: bremerhaven.de; Bremerhaven: Befreiung von der Hundesteuer beantragen: bremerhaven.de; Bremisches Gesetz über das Halten von Hunden (Transparenzportal Bremen, Treffer der Websuche): transparenz.bremen.de.
