What Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach does

Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach is a public-sector city municipality in Styria (Steiermark), Austria, serving approximately 8,793 residents under the supervision of Bezirkshauptmannschaft Leoben. The municipality delivers statutory administrative services (civil registration, passports, social services, elections), operates recreational facilities (outdoor pool, indoor pool with sauna, music school, library, cross-country ski trail), manages an on-demand micro-transit service (gMeinBus, 42 pickup points), and acts as the allocation intermediary for a social housing portfolio spanning nine housing providers (GIWOG, WAG, VOEST, OWG, Tigewosi, Kohlbacher, Ennstaler, Frohnleitner, Miteinander leben) with rents ranging from approximately EUR 338 to EUR 882 per month.

The technology foundation is the CITIES digital platform, operated by technology partner citiesapps S&R GmbH (Graz), hosted on AWS eu-central-1 (Frankfurt), and integrated with Google Maps (iFrame), JotForm (digital forms), and the BusBahnBim transit information system. The platform is distributed via web (trofaiach.gv.at) and mobile apps across Android, iOS, and Huawei, and conforms to WCAG 2.1 levels A/AA and the Austrian Barrierefreiheitsgesetz (BaFG). The municipality is GDPR-compliant and processes data jointly with citiesapps under GDPR Art. 26.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: municipal tax revenue and local fees from residents and businesses, state (Steiermark) and federal government funding allocations, and rental income from municipal housing units. Additional revenue sources include EU rural development co-funding for Agenda 2030 projects and the symbolic Trofaiach Plus Card (EUR 59.74) offering library, museum, and event access plus EUR 11.96/day household benefits. The municipality has no disclosed parent company and operates one wholly-owned subsidiary, Stadtwerke Trofaiach, which handles municipal utilities including funeral services (Bestattung). Governance is led by Mayor Mario Abl, MBA, with administrative oversight by City Administrative Director Regierungsrat Uwe Kroneis, MPA.

Name

Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach

Legal name

Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach

Website

https://trofaiach.gv.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach is an Austrian city municipality in Styria delivering statutory administrative, social, housing, and public-transit services to 8,793 residents via the CITIES digital platform and a Rathaus-led service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (56179)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Land Administration & Cadastral Services (Public Land Records, Parcel Management) (BPAIANAH), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Citizen services
• Social housing
• Public transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Trofaiach

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: Revenue from local taxes and municipal fees collected from residents and businesses within the municipality of Trofaiach.
2. State and Federal Government Funding: Funding allocations from the Austrian state (Steiermark) and federal government for municipal services, infrastructure projects, and public facilities.
3. Housing Rental Revenue: Rental income from municipal housing units managed by the Stadtgemeinde, with rents ranging from approximately €338-€792 per month depending on unit size and location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach is a municipal government entity that delivers statutory public administration, citizen services, municipal housing allocation, public transportation coordination, and community facilities to its approximately 8,793 residents. Core services include civil registration, passport services, social services, childcare, waste management, and emergency preparedness, supported by the CITIES digital platform available via website and mobile app.

Product overview

Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach operates a digital municipal service ecosystem centered on the CITIES platform, which powers both the website and mobile app. The platform provides citizens with access to news, events, waste collection schedules, public transportation information including the on-demand gMeinBus service and lending of Klimatickets, housing listings, civil protection resources, and core citizen services such as registrations and passports. The CITIES mobile app serves as the primary digital touchpoint for residents, while the website aggregates these services alongside community publications like the Trofaiach Magazin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CITIES Mobile Application Official digital city platform mobile app providing news, events, municipal calendar, waste collection reminders, and direct communication between the municipality and citizens of Trofaiach. Available on Android, iOS, and Huawei AppGallery.
• gMeinBus On-Demand Transit Service On-demand micro-transit call-and-ride bus service covering 42 pickup points throughout Trofaiach municipality, operating 07:00-17:00 for flexible local transportation. Available to residents as a flexible alternative to fixed-route public transit.
• Klimaticket Steiermark Lending Service Free lending program of four KlimaTicket Steiermark passes for residents with primary residence in Trofaiach, allowing free use of all trains, buses, and trams throughout Styria for up to 72 hours per loan, up to 4 times annually.
• Municipal Housing Services (Wohnungsvermittlung) Municipal housing allocation service listing available apartments from multiple social housing providers including GIWOG, VOEST, WAG, Ennstaler Gemeinnützige Wohn- und Siedlungsgenossenschaft, Frohnleitner, Tigewosi, OWG, Kohlbacher, and Miteinander leben. Subsidized rents range from €338-€882.95/month.
• Bürger:innenservice (Citizen Services) Central citizen service office at the Rathaus handling passports, registrations, social services, nursing consultation (Pflegeberatung), and administrative affairs for residents of Trofaiach. Service hours Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00, Saturday 8:00-12:00.
• Zivilschutz (Civil Protection Service) Civil protection and disaster preparedness information service providing downloadable safety guides covering emergencies, blackouts, and natural disasters for residents of Trofaiach.
• CITIES-Müllkalender (Waste Collection Calendar) Digital waste collection calendar with reminder functions enabling residents to track pickup schedules for their area within Trofaiach municipality.
• Trofaiach Magazin (Community Magazine) Official community newsletter published 5-6 times per year covering local events, municipal decisions, and community stories, available for download as PDF on the municipal website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Austrian SDG-Award 'Nachhaltigkeitspionier' recognition for Agenda 2030 implementation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• citiesapps S&R GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner operating the official city website and CITIES digital platform. Joint controllers with Stadtgemeinde for website data processing under GDPR Art. 26. Responsible for technical hosting, security, and platform development. Located at Köglerweg 25, 8042 Graz.
• Verkehrsverbund SteiermarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public transport association coordinating Klimaticket distribution and coordinating transit services including RegioBus, S-Bahn, and regional bus connections throughout Styria.
• GIWOG Gemeinnützige Industrie-WohnungsaktiengesellschaftcoreOthersNon-profit housing company managing social housing units in Trofaiach including properties at Bergmanngasse and Goldbachgasse locations with 51+ apartments under municipal allocation.
• WAG Wohnungsanlagen Gesellschaft m.b.H.coreOthersHousing company managing multiple apartment units across Erzherzog-Johann-Straße and Reichensteinstraße in Trofaiach, with housing allocation through Stadtgemeinde.
• VOEST (Vereinigte Österr. Eisen- und Stahlwerke)coreOthersSteel company housing division managing residential properties in Trofaiach including units at Waldstrasse, Langefelderstrasse, Bergmanngasse, Wiesengasse, and Kehrgasse.
• Ennstaler Gemeinnützige Wohn- und SiedlungsgenossenschaftminorOthersRegional housing cooperative based in Liezen providing 12 subsidized rental apartments with purchase option at Alois Schallerstraße in Trofaiach.
• Frohnleitner Gemeinnütziges Steirisches Wohnungsunternehmen GmbHminorOthersSocial housing company from Frohnleiten managing property at Hauptplatz 3 in Trofaiach.
• TigewosiminorOthersHousing provider from Innsbruck with units at Auweg 21 and 19 in Trofaiach offering immediate occupancy rental apartments.
• OWG Obersteirische Wohnstätten GenossenschaftminorOthersRegional housing cooperative from Knittelfeld with housing allocation through Stadtgemeinde Trofaiach, managing units at Bahnhofstraße.
• Kohlbacher GmbHminorOthersRegional construction and housing company from Langenwang managing properties in Trofaiach.
• Miteinander leben GmbHminorOthersOrganization for assisted living managing housing units at Hauptstraße 68 in Trofaiach for residents requiring care support.
• Umwelt-Bildungs-Zentrum (Environmental Education Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education center cooperating with Stadtgemeinde for 'Heit gscheid für morgen' sustainability workshops in schools to educate youth about UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider hosting the citiesapps platform and Stadtgemeinde website on AWS eu-central-1 region (Frankfurt) servers under Data Processing Agreement per GDPR Art. 28.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stadt Leoben: District capital and immediate neighbor of Trofaiach in the Leoben district of Styria. Comparable as a Styrian city municipality providing the same statutory citizen services, housing, and public transport functions, but at a larger scale (~25,000 residents).
• Stadtgemeinde Judenburg: Styrian city municipality providing statutory local government services including citizen registration, housing administration, and public transit. Comparable as a smaller Styrian municipality with similar service portfolio.
• Stadtgemeinde Bruck an der Mur: Styrian city municipality in the same broader region as Trofaiach, providing statutory local government services including citizen administration, housing allocation, and public transport coordination. Comparable scale and service portfolio.
• Stadtgemeinde Knittelfeld: Styrian city municipality in the Obersteiermark region providing the same statutory municipal services as Trofaiach, including citizen services, social services, and local infrastructure management. Similar population scale (~12,000 residents).
• Stadtgemeinde Mürzzuschlag: Styrian city municipality in the Upper Styria region providing comparable municipal services. Comparable governance structure and scale, also operating in a similar rural-industrial economic context.
• Marktgemeinde Kammern im Liesingtal: Direct neighboring municipality of Trofaiach in the Leoben district of Styria. Provides the same statutory municipal services at a smaller scale, making it a natural direct peer for service-delivery and infrastructure comparison.
• Stadtgemeinde Kindberg: Styrian city municipality in the Mürz valley providing the same statutory municipal services. Comparable scale (~8,000 residents) and service portfolio to Trofaiach, making it a natural direct peer for benchmarking.
• Stadtgemeinde Kapfenberg: Mid-sized Styrian city municipality (~22,000 residents) providing comparable municipal services including citizen services, housing, public transit, and digital citizen engagement. Direct peer in terms of statutory municipal function in Styria.
• Stadtgemeinde Liezen: Styrian city municipality in the Ennstal region providing statutory municipal services including citizen services, housing, and public infrastructure. Comparable governance structure and regional context to Trofaiach.
• Stadtgemeinde Eisenerz: Smaller Styrian municipality (~4,000 residents) with similar demographic and economic structure to Trofaiach. Comparable as a Styrian local government entity managing statutory services, housing, and municipal infrastructure on a small scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/trofaiach_tweet
• Facebookfacebook.com/trofaiach

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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