The city of Rodgau (Hesse) has introduced a second-home tax on motorhomes and caravans parked on rented pitches or campsites. The rate is 10% of the annual rent (1200–1800 euros), adding 120–180 euros per year. The tax does not apply to registered motorhomes parked on public roads.
The Augsburg Administrative Court ruled in 2007 that such a tax on permanent campers was invalid, but municipalities continue to apply it.
In Germany, motorhome vehicle tax is calculated based on permissible total weight and emission class. For a model weighing 2500 kg with Euro-6 standard, the annual tax is about 185 euros, while a heavy motorhome weighing 7500 kg costs more than 480 euros. The tax can be reduced by using seasonal plates, registering as a historic vehicle (H-plate), or choosing a lighter and more eco-friendly vehicle.