Landkreis Deggendorf

What Landkreis Deggendorf does

Landkreis Deggendorf is a statutory public administrative district (Landkreis) located in the Regierungsbezirk of Niederbayern (Lower Bavaria) in the German state of Bavaria. It functions as a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts — a public-law corporation — delivering mandated governmental services to the resident population across a defined geographic territory in eastern Bavaria. Core functional areas include vehicle registration (KFZ-Zulassung), driver's license administration, social welfare services, healthcare coordination, building permitting, public order, and economic development. The district administration operates physical offices in the city of Deggendorf and in Osterhofen, and is led by Landrat Bernd Sibler as the chief administrative officer.

The district operates a digital citizen services portal providing online transactions for vehicle registration, personalized license plate (Wunschkennzeichen) reservation, and appointment booking for in-person visits, alongside dedicated platforms including a Pflegewegweiser (care navigator) and the Mobile Retter volunteer emergency-dispatch system. Beyond core administration, the Landkreis coordinates regional economic and tourism development through partnerships with online booking platforms (OBS) and participates in the EU LEADER rural development program and the Bavarian state's "Gesundheitsregion plus" certified health-region initiative. Social and healthcare service delivery is structured through an ecosystem of partnerships with major welfare organizations including Caritas and the Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK).

The Landkreis is funded through a combination of the Kreisumlage (a levy charged to constituent municipalities), transfers from the Free State of Bavaria, federal and EU program grants, and administrative fees. Revenue is consequently a function of the local tax base, property values, and state-level fiscal allocations rather than market-priced services. Its competitive position is structurally protected by its statutory monopoly on administrative services within its boundaries; it competes not for customers but for funding allocations, programmatic designations, and regional development outcomes.

Name

Landkreis Deggendorf

Legal name

Landkreis Deggendorf

Website

https://landkreis-deggendorf.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landkreis Deggendorf is a public administrative district in Lower Bavaria, Germany, delivering mandated governmental services — including vehicle registration, social welfare, healthcare coordination, and economic development — to approximately 120,000 residents through offices in Deggendorf and Osterhofen and a digital services portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Property & Asset Management (Federal Buildings, Fleet, Land) (BPAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Vehicle registration services
• Social welfare services
• Regional economic development
• District tourism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Deggendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Landkreis Deggendorf is a public administrative district (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) in Lower Bavaria, Germany, providing mandated government services to residents. Its core offerings include vehicle registration (KFZ-Zulassung) and license plate reservation, driver's license appointment booking, social and family services, healthcare coordination (Gesundheitsregion plus), emergency response resources (AED locations, Mobile Retter), economic development services, tourism promotion and booking, cultural programs, environmental protection, and infrastructure/road management. Administration is led by Landrat Bernd Sibler, with services delivered through the main Landratsamt office, branch offices, the digital services portal, and a network of partner organizations.

Product overview

Landkreis Deggendorf operates a digital government services platform offering citizens access to administrative services, healthcare resources, emergency response tools, and community information. The core digital offerings include: Online KFZ-Zulassung (vehicle registration) and Wunschkennzeichen (license plate reservation) for administrative tasks; Digitaler Pflegewegweiser (digital care guide) and Schuleingangsscreening (school entry screening) for healthcare services; Mobile Retter (mobile rescuers) and AED Standorte (defibrillator locations) for emergency response; and a Tourism Booking Platform for local accommodations and experiences. The platform also provides a Familiennetzwerk (family network) portal connecting residents with counseling and financial support resources, alongside newsletter subscription services for Regionalmanagement and Gesundheitsregionplus topics. These services are primarily accessible through the main portal at landkreis-deggendorf.de and specialized subdomain applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digitaler Pflegewegweiser (Digital Care Guide) A digital guide providing information about care services and support options for residents in Landkreis Deggendorf. It serves citizens and families seeking information on long-term care and related support services.
• Online KFZ-Zulassung (Online Vehicle Registration) Online vehicle registration service allowing citizens to handle vehicle registration matters digitally from home via the Bavarian Citizen Service Portal (Bürgerserviceportal). It serves district residents needing to register vehicles without visiting the Zulassungsstelle in person.
• Online Terminvergabe (Online Appointment Booking) Online appointment scheduling service for vehicle registration and driver's license matters, allowing citizens to book timeslots at the Zulassungsstelle.
• Online-Services Portal Central hub for various online administrative services offered by the district office, providing citizens a single entry point to digital government services.
• AED Standorte (Defibrillator Locations) Interactive map and list showing automated external defibrillator (AED) locations throughout Landkreis Deggendorf, supporting public health emergencies.
• Mobile Retter Landkreis Deggendorf Platform connecting trained first responders with emergency situations in the district, enabling faster medical response by alerting nearby volunteers to cardiac and other emergencies.
• Schuleingangsscreening (School Entry Screening) Online appointment booking system for school entry health screenings administered by the Gesundheitsamt for children entering school.
• Wunschkennzeichen (License Plate Reservation) Online reservation service for desired vehicle license plates, allowing citizens to select and reserve custom plate combinations before registration.
• Newsletter System Email newsletter subscription service covering Regionalmanagement, Ehrenamtskarte, and Gesundheitsregionplus topics for citizens interested in district updates.
• Familiennetzwerk (Family Network) Information platform connecting families with counseling services, financial support, and community resources across the Deggendorf district.
• Tourism Booking Platform Online booking system for accommodations and experiences across the district, powered by OBS OnlineBuchungService GmbH, enabling visitors to book local tourism services.
• Online-Bewerbungsformular (Online Application Form) Electronic application system for job applications submitted through the district website, processed in accordance with employment law for candidates applying to the Landratsamt.
• Veranstaltungsmeldung (Event Registration) Event submission system powered by RCE-Event, allowing organizations to submit events for publication on the district's communication channels.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Meta Platforms Ireland LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOperates joint data responsibility arrangement for Facebook and Instagram fan pages used for district communication and community engagement.
• Caritasverband für den Landkreis Deggendorf e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey social service partner providing addiction counseling, family counseling, refugee integration services, senior care support, and general social counseling.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK) Kreisverband DeggendorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssential emergency services and social care partner providing social-psychiatric services, ambulance services, senior homes, and care services.
• Lebenshilfe DeggendorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability services organization providing residential care, community living, and outpatient care for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Bezirksklinikum MainkofencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional psychiatric hospital providing inpatient mental health services and specialized addiction treatment programs (ALKURE).
• Klinik AngermühlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric clinic providing inpatient treatment services for district residents requiring mental health care.
• Frauennotruf Deggendorf e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's shelter and counseling center providing support for women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence.
• DONUM VITAE Bayern Beratungsstelle DeggendorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPregnancy counseling service partner providing confidential advice and support for expectant mothers.
• Agentur für Arbeit DeggendorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal employment agency providing job placement services, career counseling, and vocational training support for district residents.
• Jobcenter Landkreis DeggendorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal job center providing Bürgergeld (citizen's income) benefits and employment integration services for job seekers.
• Krisendienst Psychiatrie NiederbayerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric crisis service for Lower Bavaria providing 24/7 telephone crisis support (0800 655 3000) for mental health emergencies.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Bezirk Niederbayern: Regional-level government authority covering all of Lower Bavaria, including Landkreis Deggendorf. Operates overlapping but higher-tier administrative functions (psychiatric care, social welfare appeals, cultural programs) and provides the regional framework within which the Landkreis operates.

Direct peers

• Stadt Deggendorf: The urban municipality located within Landkreis Deggendorf, delivering overlapping citizen services (residents register with both entities). Comparable on citizen-facing service delivery, though with municipal rather than district scope.
• Landkreis Dingolfing-Landau: Lower Bavarian district delivering the same statutory services (vehicle registration, social services, building permits, regional management) under identical Bavarian administrative law — useful benchmark for digital service adoption.
• Landkreis München: Larger Bavarian district with significantly more advanced digital citizen services and online portal capabilities — serves as an upper benchmark for what a Bavarian Landkreis can achieve in e-government modernization.
• Landkreis Straubing-Bogen: Adjacent Lower Bavarian district with comparable service portfolio including KFZ-Zulassung, family services, Gesundheitsregion participation, and tourism activities — directly comparable for service benchmarking.
• Landkreis Regen: Lower Bavarian Landkreis with overlapping responsibilities in vehicle registration, social welfare administration, tourism promotion (Bayerischer Wald), and rural development via LEADER — directly comparable in scope and structure.
• Landkreis Passau: Neighboring Landkreis in Lower Bavaria delivering the same set of public administration services (vehicle registration, social services, building permits, regional development) under identical Bavarian legal framework. Most directly comparable peer given geographic and administrative proximity.
• Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau: Neighboring Lower Bavarian district with shared regional tourism focus, comparable rural demographic profile, and similar administrative service delivery model including online BürgerServicePortal integration.
• Landkreis Rottal-Inn: Adjacent Lower Bavarian district offering the same portfolio of KFZ-Zulassung, social services, Kreisentwicklung, and tourism activities. Highly comparable on scale, demographic profile, and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Freistaat Bayern: The Free State of Bavaria is the overarching sovereign that defines the legal framework, funding mechanisms, and the centralized BürgerServicePortal used by Landkreis Deggendorf. Operates at a much broader scale but sets the policies and infrastructure on which the district depends.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@landkreisdeggendorf
• Facebookfacebook.com/landkreisdeggendorf
• Instagraminstagram.com/landkreisdeggendorf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landratsamt-deggendorf

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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