What Vichy Communauté does

Vichy Communauté is a communauté d'agglomération, a French public territorial collectivity established under the law of 16 December 2010 (Loi de Réforme des Collectivités Territoriales). It is an intercommunal structure that consolidates delegated competencies from 39 communes in the Allier department, centered on the city of Vichy. The entity serves residents of the agglomeration by delivering public services across waste management, water and sanitation, urban planning, housing assistance, mobility, healthcare coordination, environmental protection, cultural and sporting activities, and social services.

Its core "product portfolio" consists entirely of public services rather than commercial technology offerings. Digital delivery centers on the official portal at vichy-communaute.fr, which provides information, online administrative procedures, online tax payment via TIPI, and the Téléalerte emergency-notification service. Specialized service hubs include the Maison de l'Habitat (housing, urban planning, and energy renovation advice) and France Services counters providing multi-agency administrative assistance. Domain-specific tools include the Cadastre Solaire (a free solar-potential assessment tool deployed in partnership with SDE 03) and the OPAH/PTRE renovation programs that channel ANAH subsidies and local aid of 1,500–3,000 euros per dwelling. The website is partially conformant with RGAA 4.1.2 (90.7% of accessibility criteria met, declared August 19, 2025).

Vichy Communauté does not operate on a commercial revenue model. It is funded through local taxation and intergovernmental transfers from regional and departmental partners, including Région Auvergne Rhône Alpes, Conseil Départemental de l'Allier, ADEME, and ANAH. Pricing is therefore non-market: services such as waste management, water, sanitation, urban planning, and housing assistance are delivered as public utilities rather than as priced products. Leadership is provided by elected officials from member communes; the Director of Publication is Elisabeth Cuisset, 1ère Vice-Présidente. The entity is headquartered at 9, place Charles de Gaulle, CS 92956 – 03209 Vichy Cedex, France.

Name

Vichy Communauté

Legal name

Communauté d'agglomération Vichy Communauté

Website

https://vichy-communaute.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vichy Communauté is a French public communauté d'agglomération governing 39 communes in the Allier department, delivering non-commercial public services — including waste management, water, urban planning, housing renovation, mobility, and cultural activities — to local residents, funded through taxation and intergovernmental transfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pollution Prevention & Toxics Reduction (BPAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Waste management services
• Water and sanitation
• Urban planning services
• Housing assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vichy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxation and public levies: Public intercommunal structure funded through local taxation and intergovernmental transfers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vichy Communauté is a public intercommunal structure (communauté d'agglomération) that delivers a defined set of local public services on behalf of its 39 member communes in the Allier department of France. Its core offering includes waste management (collection, sorting, recycling), water and sanitation, urban planning and permits, housing assistance through the Maison de l'Habitat, emergency alerts (Téléalerte), the France Services administrative counter, environmental programs, mobility, cultural and sporting events, and economic development coordination.

Product overview

Vichy Communauté is a public agglomeration community (communauté d'agglomération) governing 39 municipalities in the Allier department of France. The organization provides public administrative services including waste management, water and sanitation, housing assistance through the Maison de l'Habitat, urban planning services, and various citizen services like France Services and Téléalerte. The organization does not operate commercial technology products but provides digital portals for accessing public services, including habitat renovation support, energy efficiency programs (OPAH and PTRE), and administrative services. The product portfolio consists entirely of public services delivered to residents, with the primary digital presence being informational portals linking to these governmental functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maison de l'Habitat Public one-stop housing advice and services center for residents of the 39 communes, covering construction, renovation, purchase, rental, and financial aid guidance.
• Service Urbanisme Urban planning service of Vichy Communauté handling building permits, zoning clearances, and development authorizations for residents and developers in the territory.
• Gestion des déchets Municipal waste management service providing household waste collection, sorting, and recycling for the 39 communes of Vichy Communauté.
• Eau et assainissement Public water supply and sanitation service for residents of the Vichy Communauté territory.
• France Services National-label multi-service public counter providing administrative assistance and guidance to citizens across multiple government services.
• Téléalerte Emergency alert notification service that informs citizens of Vichy Communauté of imminent risks and public safety information.
• Cadastre solaire Free online tool for residents of the Allier department to assess the rooftop solar potential of their property, provided by SDE 03 and accessible via Vichy Communauté.
• OPAH (Opération Programmée d'Amélioration de l'Habitat) Programmed housing improvement operation offering subsidized financial assistance and technical guidance to homeowners undertaking renovation work in the territory.
• PTRE (Plateforme Territoriale de Rénovation Énergétique) Vichy Communauté-operated energy renovation platform accompanying private individuals on energy-saving renovations, with financial aid of 1,500 to 3,000 euros per dwelling.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supportive and minor.

• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique)coreOthersEnvironmental agency partner supporting energy renovation programs and sustainable development initiatives within the Vichy Communauté territory.
• Région Auvergne Rhône AlpescoreOthersRegional council providing funding and strategic support for territorial development projects.
• CAUE Allier (Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement)supportiveOthersAdvisory body for architecture, urban planning, and environment matters in Allier department.
• ADIL Allier (Agence Départementale d'Information sur le Logement)supportiveOthersHousing information agency providing advice on housing and renovation matters.
• SDE 03 (Syndicat Départemental de l'Énergie de l'Allier)coreOthersDepartmental energy union providing the solar cadastre tool for Allier residents to estimate solar potential.
• France Rénov'supportiveOthersNational renovation platform providing information and guidance for energy renovation projects.
• Faire avecsupportiveOthersRenovation support service providing accompaniment for energy renovation projects.
• ANAH (Agence Nationale de l'Habitat)coreOthersNational housing agency providing subsidies for housing improvements, working with OPAH and PTRE programs for private property renovation.
• Préfecture de l'AlliercoreOthersPrefectural authority for the Allier department.
• Conseil Régional d'AuvergnecoreOthersRegional council for Auvergne region (now part of Auvergne Rhône Alpes).
• Conseil Général de l'AlliercoreOthersDepartmental council for Allier (now named Conseil Départemental).
• Agence Vichy Communauté Développement (Vichy Économie)coreOthersEconomic development agency promoting business investment and development in the Vichy Communauté territory.
• Bioparc à HauteriveminorOthersZoo and nature park partner (VVAD network).
• L'Atrium à VichyminorOthersCultural venue partner (VVAD network).
• Pôle Universitaire de VichysupportiveOthersUniversity center providing higher education services in Vichy.
• Electrodrome de MagnetminorOthersSports facility partner for cycling and electronic sports.
• ADSEA Allier – Espace FamillesupportiveOthersFamily services agency providing family support programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moulins Communauté: Communauté d'agglomération centered on Moulins in the Allier department, sharing the same departmental context. Direct peer in both governance structure and the rural-Allier demographic profile.
• Loire Forez Agglomération: Communauté d'agglomération in the Loire department with a similar rural-intercommunal profile and comparable service portfolio covering waste, habitat, and economic development.
• Riom Limagne et Volcans: Communauté d'agglomération in the neighboring Puy-de-Dôme department, with comparable scope of compétences and a similar mid-sized agglomeration profile.
• Roannais Agglomération: Nearby communauté d'agglomération in the Loire department with a comparable mid-sized territory and similar service portfolio (waste, water, habitat, economic development). Geographic and demographic peer in the same broader region.
• Montluçon Communauté: Communauté d'agglomération in the Allier department with a similar industrial-heritage and mid-sized urban profile. Direct peer for territorial governance and service delivery comparison.
• Saint-Étienne Métropole: Communauté d'agglomération in the Loire with a comparable industrial-heritage urban profile. Comparable service scope across waste, mobility, housing, and urban renewal.
• Clermont Auvergne Métropole: Another communauté d'agglomération in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, providing similar intercommunal public services (waste, water, transport, urban planning) to a larger urban catchment. Direct comparable in governance structure and service mandate.

Others

• ANAH (Agence Nationale de l'Habitat): National housing agency providing subsidies for housing improvements through OPAH and PTRE programs. Upstream funding and policy partner for Vichy Communauté's habitat services.
• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique): National agency partner listed as a core ally for energy renovation and sustainable development programs. Not a peer but an enabling upstream partner shaping Vichy Communauté's funding streams.

Broad incumbents

• Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole: Larger communauté d'agglomération in the same broader Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with a more developed innovation and energy-transition ecosystem. Broad incumbent for benchmarking advanced programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vichycommunaute
• Facebookfacebook.com/VichyCommunaute

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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