Hofheimer Wohnungsbau

What Hofheimer Wohnungsbau does

Hofheimer Wohnungsbau GmbH (HWB) is a municipal housing company (städtische Gesellschaft) founded in 1926 and wholly owned by the City of Hofheim am Taunus, Germany. The company manages approximately 1,600 rental apartments — roughly 870 privately financed and 730 publicly subsidized (social housing) units — distributed across Hofheim and six surrounding districts (Diedenbergen, Langenhain, Lorsbach, Marxheim, Wallau, Marxheim-North). It also leases a small commercial portfolio, including retail units such as Paolo's nahkauf Box in Lorsbach and mixed-use space in the Stadtbücherei ensemble. Beyond rentals, HWB operates in-house property management (Mieterservice, Bestandskundenbetreuung) and a social management function supporting tenants with aging-in-place, financial difficulties, and neighborhood conflicts.

The company's underlying technology revolves around energy-efficient construction and renovation: new builds target KfW 40 standard with integrated photovoltaic panels, heat pumps, green roofs, and groundwater heat exchange (e.g., Wohnen im Lorsbachtal, QuartierHochVier), while renovations lift existing stock to KfW70 EE (e.g., Sportplatzstraße 7, Königsberger Weg), with disclosed energy savings of 23–33% versus EnEV reference standards. Major recent projects include the 64-unit QuartierHochVier (groundbreaking 2024, largest in 40 years), the 18-unit Wohnen im Lorsbachtal (spring 2026 completion, ~7M EUR), and the 40-unit Königsberger Weg renovation. HWB is governed by a supervisory board chaired by the mayor, with CEO Norman Diehl (Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung) and Josef Mayr as co-managing director.

Revenue is primarily recurring monthly rental income from the residential and commercial portfolios, supplemented by property management service fees and occasional one-time income from new construction sales (Verkaufsobjekte). Pricing is bifurcated: freely financed units orient to (but sit below) local market rates, while subsidized units require a Wohnberechtigungsschein and carry significantly reduced, state-supported rents. Go-to-market is direct-to-tenant via the in-house Mieterservice team (phone, email, in-person at the Elisabethenstraße headquarters), with a waiting list for social housing and priority for Hofheim citizens. Distribution is entirely domestic and confined to Hofheim's catchment, with no external investors or venture capital exposure.

Name

Hofheimer Wohnungsbau

Legal name

Hofheimer Wohnungsbau GmbH

Website

https://hwb-hofheim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hofheimer Wohnungsbau GmbH is a municipal housing company wholly owned by the City of Hofheim am Taunus, managing approximately 1,600 residential and commercial rental units across Hofheim and its surrounding districts, with active energy-efficient new construction and renovation programs.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Hofheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Primary revenue from renting approximately 1,600 apartments (870 privately financed and 730 publicly subsidized/social housing) to tenants in Hofheim and surrounding districts.
2. Commercial Property Rental: Revenue from renting commercial spaces including retail units (e.g., Paolo's nahkauf Box) and office spaces in buildings such as the Stadtbücherei ensemble.
3. Property Management Services: Fees from property management services including Mieterservice (tenant service), social management, and property maintenance.
4. New Construction Sales: Revenue from development projects including the sale of new residential properties in projects like the Stadtbücherei.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hofheimer Wohnungsbau GmbH (HWB) is a municipal housing company that develops, rents, and manages approximately 1,600 residential apartments (~870 freely financed and ~730 publicly subsidized/social housing) plus a small portfolio of commercial spaces in Hofheim am Taunus and its surrounding districts. The company also undertakes new construction and energy-efficient renovation projects built to KfW 40/70 standards, alongside property management and social management services for tenants.

Product overview

Hofheimer Wohnungsbau GmbH (HWB) is a municipal housing company managing approximately 1,600 rental apartments (~870 privately financed, ~730 publicly subsidized/social housing) in Hofheim and its districts. The company operates a unified platform of housing services including property management, social management, and new construction projects. Core offerings consist of residential and commercial rental properties, supported by services for tenant acquisition, contract management, and ongoing tenant support. Recent major construction projects include QuartierHochVier (64 units), Wohnen im Lorsbachtal (18 units, KfW 40), and the completed Neue Stadtbücherei ensemble (2021). The company also publishes a quarterly Mieterzeitung tenant newspaper and provides access to annual and sustainability reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Apartment Rentals (Freely Financed) Approximately 870 privately financed rental apartments offered at typical-below-market rents across Hofheim am Taunus and surrounding districts (Diedenbergen, Langenhain, Lorsbach, Marxheim, Wallau). Tenants apply directly through the Mieterservice team by phone, email, or in person at HWB headquarters on Elisabethenstraße 1.
• Subsidized Social Housing Rentals Approximately 730 publicly subsidized rental apartments offered at significantly reduced rents to holders of a valid Wohnberechtigungsschein (WBS, 12-month validity), with priority access given to Hofheim citizens. Eligible groups include young families, single parents, elderly residents, and people with disabilities.
• Commercial Property Rentals (Gewerbeflächen) Rental of retail and office commercial spaces within HWB-owned mixed-use buildings in Hofheim (for example, retail units such as Paolo's nahkauf Box at 119 m² and units in the Stadtbücherei ensemble).
• Property Sales (Verkaufsobjekte) Sale of individual residential properties developed by HWB, distinct from the rental product offering.
• Property Management Services Comprehensive property management service for existing tenants covering repairs, rent and operating-cost matters, house rules, waste separation, TV reception, and heating, delivered through the Bestandskundenbetreuung team.
• Social Management Services (Soziales Management) In-house social support service that helps HWB tenants with neighbor conflicts, financial difficulties, and aging-in-place needs; the team also coordinates annual funding for the 'Familie Nord' and 'Familie Marxheim' community projects.
• Rental Contract Service (Mietvertragsservice) End-to-end rental contract service covering contract execution, security-deposit handling (2 cold rents), direct-debit setup, and apartment handover for new HWB tenants.
• Housing Eligibility Certificate Assistance (WBS-Vermittlung) Guidance and signposting service helping applicants obtain a Wohnberechtigungsschein (WBS) at Hofheim town hall to qualify for HWB's publicly subsidized apartments.
• QuartierHochVier Housing Development Largest new-construction project in HWB's history, creating 64 apartments across four modern multi-family buildings on Höchster Straße on the eastern edge of Hofheim; groundbreaking was completed in 2024.
• Wohnen im Lorsbachtal Development New construction of 18 publicly subsidized apartments in three buildings at Hofheimer Straße 53-55a in Hofheim-Lorsbach, built to the KfW 40 standard with photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, and biodiverse green roofs; approximately 7 million EUR total cost, completion expected spring 2026.
• WIR am Klingenborn Community Housing HWB community-housing project located at the Dr. Max-Schulze-Kahleyss-Haus in the Klingenborn area, designed around shared/communal living arrangements for residents seeking cooperative living.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 80 new apartments available for rent per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verband der Südwestdeutschen Wohnungswirtschaft e.V. (VdW südwest)coreOthersHWB is a member of the Association of Southwestern German Housing Industry. Access to industry resources, best practices, and representation of housing sector interests. Includes values codex video partnership.
• EurhonetminorOthersEuropean housing network membership for cross-border knowledge exchange and best practices sharing.
• HubitationminorOthersHousing innovation network membership.
• IW 2050minorOthersInitiative for sustainable housing and urban development.
• Stadtteilprojekte „Familie Nord“ und „Familie Marxheim"coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHWB supports neighborhood community projects in Nord and Marxheim districts. These volunteer networks provide counseling and assistance for people in problem situations, promoting community cohesion.
• Blumenstein+Architekten GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm responsible for design and construction management of major projects including the Stadtbücherei and Wohnen im Lorsbachtal. Led by Alexander Driemel as project manager.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gewobag AG: Berlin municipal housing company with a similar städtische Gesellschaft structure to HWB. Comparable mix of market-rate and subsidized rentals and an ongoing energy-retrofit program across an aging portfolio.
• degewo AG: Berlin's municipal housing company, one of Germany's largest city-owned landlords. Comparable structure and social mandate: publicly owned GmbH/AG, large rental portfolio including subsidized units, and ongoing energy-efficient modernization of legacy stock.
• GWH Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH: Frankfurt-based state-affiliated residential landlord managing around 50,000 apartments in Hesse. Closely comparable business model: long-term rental housing with an energy-efficiency modernization program and a public-benefit mandate aligned with Hessian housing policy.
• GBG Mannheimer Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH: Municipal housing company of the City of Mannheim with a comparable portfolio of roughly 20,000 rental apartments and active new-build/renovation pipeline. Same städtische Gesellschaft structure, social housing mix, and DACH municipal housing mandate as HWB.
• SAGA Siedlungs-Aktiengesellschaft Hamburg: Hamburg's municipal housing company, one of Germany's largest städtische Gesellschaften. Mirrors HWB's model of municipal ownership, mixed freely financed/social housing stock, and ongoing new-build and modernization program.
• Nassauische Heimstätte Wohnungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (NHW Group): Hesse's largest state-affiliated housing company developing, owning and managing tens of thousands of residential units across the Rhine-Main region. Operates the same build-hold-manage model with a similar mix of freely financed and subsidized/social housing, making it the closest regional comparable to HWB.
• ABG Frankfurt Holding GmbH: Municipal housing and development company of the City of Frankfurt am Main. Operates in the same Rhine-Main housing market as HWB with an overlapping customer base, similar mix of subsidized and market-rate rentals, and an active new-construction program.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Wohnen SE: Major listed German residential landlord focused on urban rental housing. Same core business of long-term apartment rental and energy-efficient modernization, but operates nationally at much greater scale with private/listed capital structures unlike HWB's municipal ownership.
• LEG Immobilien AG: One of Germany's largest listed residential real estate companies, focused on North Rhine-Westphalia. Comparable build-hold-manage rental model with an active energy-modernization program, but operates as a public company at significantly greater scale than HWB.
• Vonovia SE: Germany's largest private residential real estate company and Europe's biggest landlord. Operates the same fundamental business (own/manage/let residential units) at vastly greater scale as a listed public company, providing the private-market benchmark HWB's municipal model is benchmarked against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hofheimer-wohnungsbau
• Instagraminstagram.com/hwbhofheim

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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