Stadt Tauberbischofsheim

What Stadt Tauberbischofsheim does

Stadt Tauberbischofsheim is the Kreisstadt (district capital) of Main-Tauber-Kreis in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 34,000 residents across a core city (Kernstadt) and six districts (Dienstadt, Distelhausen, Dittigheim, Dittwar, Hochhausen, Impfingen). The municipality delivers administrative services through a multi-channel model: physical offices (Rathaus at Marktplatz 8, Bauordnungsamt at Klosterhof, Bauhof at Wörtplatz), digital self-service via Service BW and the state-mandated ViBa-BW platform (compulsory for all building applications since January 2025), and an online appointment booking system. Operational scope spans citizen registration, marriage and birth registration, building permits, water supply (Eigenbetrieb Wasserversorgung), wastewater disposal (Eigenbetrieb Abwasserbeseitigung with split fees), waste management coordination with the district-level AWMT, cemeteries, childcare (Kita St. Elisabeth in Dittwar, Kita St. Michael in Hochhausen), schools, volunteer fire brigades, cultural programming (50th Altstadtfest, 38th Schlosskonzerte, Kultursommer), and climate protection under a dedicated Klimaschutzmanager.

Revenue is generated through diversified streams typical of German municipalities: recurring taxes (Grundsteuer, Gewerbesteuer, Hundesteuer), transaction-based user fees for utilities and administrative services, and intergovernmental grants from EU LEADER programme (€700,000 available in 2024 call), Baden-Württemberg state (80% funding for communal heat planning), and federal sources (GlasfaserPlus fibre rollout). The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer in-person services, digital self-service platforms, and event-driven community engagement, with multi-channel marketing via Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, the tbb_aktuell municipal bulletin, and an external tourism portal. The city is internationally recognized as "Fechterstadt" (fencing city) with an Olympic legacy dating to 1976, anchoring cultural tourism and civic identity around IOC honorary president Dr. Thomas Bach's honorary citizenship. Recent strategic moves include mandatory digital building permits, a 1 Gbit/s fibre optic partnership with Deutsche Telekom/IFM Investors, the Basecamp Taubertal motorhome park development, and the completion of district-wide public defibrillator coverage funded by Bürgerstiftung donations.

Leadership rests with Bürgermeisterin Anette Schmidt, supported by stellvertretende Bürgermeisterin Ute Werr and department heads including Klimaschutzmanager Alexander Stiller. The city operates a hybrid civic ecosystem with the Bürgerstiftung Tauberbischofsheim, Klimateam, and Bürgerbus project, alongside a 60-year twin-town partnership with Vitry-le-François, France. Core technology infrastructure is increasingly state-integrated rather than proprietary, anchored on ViBa-BW, Service BW, BundID/ELSTER identity, Komm.ONE CMS, and specialized tools like a digital Baumkataster for tree management.

Name

Stadt Tauberbischofsheim

Legal name

Stadt Tauberbischofsheim

Website

https://tauberbischofsheim.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadt Tauberbischofsheim is a Kreisstadt (district capital) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving ~34,000 residents across seven districts with municipal administration, digital public services (ViBa-BW, Service BW), education infrastructure, climate protection, and cultural programming anchored by its Olympic fencing legacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (921110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Community Housing Services (62422), Facilities Support Services (56121)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Services (8741), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Citizen administration
• Building permit services
• Waste management services
• Civic cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Tauberbischofsheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: The primary revenue source for Tauberbischofsheim as a German municipality comes from local taxes including Grundsteuer (property tax), Gewerbesteuer (trade tax), and Hundesteuer (dog tax). These taxes fund core municipal services, infrastructure, schools, and public facilities.
2. User Fees and Charges (Gebühren und Beiträge): Fees for specific services including water supply (Wasserversorgung), wastewater disposal (Abwasserbeseitigung), waste collection (via AWMT), cemetery/friedhof services, childcare fees, market stall fees, parking fees, building permit fees, and various administrative charges. The Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Main-Tauber-Kreis handles waste management.
3. State and Federal Government Grants: Tauberbischofsheim receives funding from Baden-Württemberg state and federal government for specific projects. The communal heat planning (Kommunale Wärmeplanung) is funded at 80% by the state. EU LEADER programme provides funding (€700,000 available in 2024 call). Glass fibre rollout is co-funded through federal programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stadt Tauberbischofsheim is a German Kreisstadt (district capital) that delivers municipal government services to approximately 34,000 residents across the core city and six districts. Its core offering comprises citizen administration (registration, marriage registration, building permits via the state-mandated ViBa-BW platform), utility services (municipal water supply and wastewater disposal), waste management coordination with AWMT, childcare and school infrastructure, public safety (volunteer fire brigades, city-wide defibrillator network), cultural and sports programming, and climate-protection initiatives. Services are delivered through both in-person city hall offices and digital self-service portals.

Product overview

Stadt Tauberbischofsheim operates as a municipal government (Kreisstadt) offering citizen services through a combination of digital platforms and traditional administrative functions. The core offering consists of the Bürgerservice (Citizen Services Portal) providing centralized access to municipal services, supplemented by specialized digital services including the Digitaler Bauantrag for building applications via the state-mandated ViBa-BW platform and Online Marriage Registration through Service BW. Additional services span waste management, water/wastewater utilities, appointment booking, and accessibility features including AI-powered sign language information. The city serves approximately 34,000 residents across the core city and six districts (Dienstadt, Distelhausen, Dittigheim, Dittwar, Hochhausen, Impfingen).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digitaler Bauantrag (Digital Building Application) Electronic building application submission service, mandated by Baden-Württemberg state law since January 2025, enabling end-to-end digital processing of construction applications (demolition notifications, building permits under §58 LBO, simplified permitting under §52 LBO, partial permits, pre-queries, extensions, construction start notifications, exceptions, deviations, and cadastral certificates) from submission through government agency review. Targets citizens, architects, and developers filing construction applications.
• Online Marriage Registration (Service BW) Digital marriage registration service allowing couples to submit applications online through the Service BW portal when at least one applicant resides in Tauberbischofsheim. Required data is retrieved electronically from local civil registry, birth register, and prior marriage register; couples then book a personal appointment via the online calendar.
• Bürgerservice (Citizen Services Portal) Comprehensive municipal service portal providing centralised access to administrative services including appointment booking, online services, organizational structure information, and access to various civic functions such as cemeteries, event planning, and waste management.
• Abfallentsorgung (Waste Management Services) Waste disposal services coordinated through the Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Main-Tauber-Kreis (AWMT), including waste pickup scheduling, Müllsäcke (paid garbage bags), Gelbe Säcke (yellow recycling bags) distribution at Bürgerbüro and Tourist-Information, and access to the digital waste calendar.
• Wasserversorgung & Abwasserbeseitigung (Water Supply & Wastewater Disposal) Municipal water supply via Eigenbetrieb Wasserversorgung Tauberbischofsheim and wastewater disposal via Eigenbetrieb Abwasserbeseitigung Tauberbischofsheim. Abwassergebühr is split into disposal and rainwater components.
• Bauen und Wohnen (Construction and Housing Services) Comprehensive portal for construction and property matters including digital building applications via ViBa-BW, development plans, land registration, building land information, renovation subsidies for residential and commercial projects, and the Gutachterausschuss (appraisal committee).
• Onlinedienste (Online Municipal Services) Digital service directory providing access to various municipal procedures and forms online, enabling citizens to complete administrative tasks electronically across multiple departments (Bürgerbüro, Standesamt, Friedhofswesen, Ordnungsamt, etc.) without visiting offices in person.
• Barrierefreiheit / Gebärdensprache (Sign Language Accessibility Services) Accessibility features including information in German Sign Language (Deutsche Gebärdensprache) powered by AI, easy language (Leichte Sprache), and general accessibility accommodations for citizens with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Defibrillator coverage completed across all six Ortsteile (city districts) by 2026, funded entirely by citizen donations (~€14,800 total) and civic organisations
• +4 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

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bürgerstiftung TauberbischofsheimcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe citizens' foundation (Bürgerstiftung) of Tauberbischofsheim serves as the primary civic fundraising vehicle. It has raised approximately €14,800 for defibrillator deployment across all city districts, co-funded the AOK defibrillator location (50% contribution), and administers the Koldschmidt Prize for the top Abitur graduate (43rd edition, enabling study abroad). The foundation supports civic projects including the observatory at Matthias-Grünewald-Gymnasium (via Tauber Solar donation), and the Bischemer Kröten (FGB) sports club with a new team bus. Managed by a dedicated Stiftungsvorstand.
• Sparkasse TauberfrankencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership with the regional savings bank. Sparkasse Tauberfranken co-sponsored the 75th anniversary celebration of Frankenbad (outdoor pool) with a Pool Party event, and provides ongoing support for cultural events and civic initiatives in the city. The bank contributes to community projects and receives civic recognition through co-branded events.
• Vitry-le-François, France (Twin Town / Städtepartnerschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTauberbischofsheim maintains a twin-town partnership with Vitry-le-François in France. In 2025, the 60th anniversary of this partnership was celebrated with French cultural events (Fête de la Musique with Duo Pariser Flair, 'Vitry-le-François entdecken' presentation). The city hosts exchange programmes including French students working at the municipal Bauhof (Charlotte Lemineux and Pierre Noizet, Ferienarbeit 2025), youth music exchange (Blue Lake International Jazz Band), and the 16–18 October 2026 anniversary celebration.
• Rotary Hilfe Tauberbischofsheim e.V.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRotary Hilfe Tauberbischofsheim e.V. contributed significantly to defibrillator funding, including the device installed in Hochhausen (March 2026, costing approximately €3,700, fully covered by donations with major Rotary contribution). The club has partnered with the city on multiple health and safety initiatives since 2022.
• Lions Club TauberfrankenmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Lions Club Tauberfranken collaborated with the city in 2022 on a comprehensive inventory of existing defibrillator locations and the decision to systematically expand coverage. The club funds the Pflasterpass® first aid training programme for fourth graders (114 students trained annually across all municipal primary schools), with programme proceeds from a benefit concert.
• Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Blue Lake International Jazz Band from Michigan, USA, participated in cultural exchange with Tauberbischofsheim. The young musicians performed at the Kultursommer on Tauber-Terrassen (June 2025) and were hosted by local families during their stay. The programme is part of international youth exchange under the motto 'International understanding through the universal language of music.'
• Tauber Solar Holding GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal solar energy company celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 donated €8,385 to fund an observatory on the rooftop of the Matthias-Grünewald-Gymnasium. The donation was channelled through the Bürgerstiftung. The observatory will serve both astronomy elective students and interested citizens, supported by Tauber Solar founders Klaus-Bruno Fleck and Zeno Fleck.
• GlasfaserPlus GmbH (Joint Venture: Deutsche Telekom + IFM Investors)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlasfaserPlus, a joint venture between Deutsche Telekom and IFM Investors (Australian pension fund), is building a fibre optic network in Tauberbischofsheim. Spatenstich (groundbreaking) held August 2025. The network will provide stable, reliable gigabit-speed data transmission with 1 Gbit/s download speeds across multiple construction phases (Duderstädter Allee, Keltenweg, Kapellenstraße, Gotenweg, Friesenweg) until October 2026.
• AOK Tauberbischofsheim ( Gesundheitskasse)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAOK Tauberbischofsheim (part of AOK Heilbronn-Franken) hosts a publicly accessible defibrillator at its location in Wolfstalflurstraße 10 (installed July 2025), covering the population left of the Tauber river. The AOK contributed to the installation cost with the Bürgerstiftung providing a 50% subsidy. Branch manager Matthias Altmann facilitated the partnership.
• Energieagentur Main-Tauber-KreismajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Main-Tauber-Kreis energy agency partners with the city on energy advice, heat protection information, and communal heat planning (Kommunale Wärmeplanung) presentations. Jointly operates information booths at weekly markets (Wochenmarkt) offering free advice on building renovation, photovoltaics, heating replacement, and government subsidies.
• Verbraucherzentrale Baden-WürttembergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with the city's Klimaschutzmanager to provide free consumer advice on heat protection, building insulation, and energy efficiency at weekly market information events. Part of the city's heat protection awareness campaign.
• Distelhäuser BrauereiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Distelhausen brewery, based in the city district of Distelhausen, provides a defibrillator for public use (since June 2023) and supplies specially brewed festival beer for the 50th Altstadtfest. The brewery is an active civic partner in community events.
• Boller-Bau GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal construction company Boller-Bau GmbH (Dittwar) serves as the primary contractor for municipal infrastructure projects. Executing the €380,000 infrastructure contract for the 'Kapelle Hochhausen' residential development (new access road, utilities, lighting). Directors Michael and Sebastian Boller, and site manager Michael Zwingmann are involved in city projects including the new Kita St. Michael in Hochhausen (donated Bobby Cars for the inauguration).
• FGB Bischemer Kröten (Sports Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Fechtgesellschaft Bischemer Kröten fencing club received a new team bus (including a refrigerated trailer) funded by the Bürgerstiftung. The club motto is 'Wir wollen was bewegen' (We want to make a difference). The bus bears the club logo and Bürgerstiftung motto, supporting the club's youth development and costume/equipment transport.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stadt Schw\u00e4bisch Hall: Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg Kreisstadt of similar population (~40,000) with comparable administrative scope, Eigenbetrieb utility operations, and active cultural programming. Useful peer for benchmarking digital service maturity and tax-base dynamics.
• Stadt Mosbach: Neighbouring Kreisstadt in the Neckar-Odenwald district (~25,000 residents) with comparable size, rural-urban mix, and Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg state-mandated service obligations. Useful peer for regional benchmarking of digital and climate initiatives.
• Stadt Crailsheim: Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg Kreisstadt in the Schw\u00e4bisch Hall district with ~33,000 residents, providing a near-twin peer for population scale, Eigenbetrieb structure, and municipal service delivery comparisons.
• Stadt Ravensburg: Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg Kreisstadt with ~50,000 residents offering similar municipal service portfolio and district-capital administrative role. Comparable on Eigenbetrieb structure, digital citizen services, and tourism/event programming.
• Stadt Wertheim: Neighbouring Kreisstadt in Main-Tauber-Kreis with comparable population (~23,000), tourism profile, and Kreisstadt administrative mandate. Most directly comparable municipal peer, sharing district funding channels and civic infrastructure patterns.
• Stadt Bad Mergentheim: Largest Kreisstadt in Main-Tauber-Kreis (~24,000 residents) with similar tourism-led municipal profile and Kreisstadt administrative standing. Comparable in service portfolio (Kurverwaltung, digital services, cultural programming) and federal/state funding access.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt Friedrichshafen: Larger Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg city (~60,000 residents) operating as a broad municipal incumbent with advanced digital services and major infrastructure portfolio. A larger-scale reference for the trajectory Tauberbischofsheim could pursue on digital municipal services.
• Stadt Heidelberg: Leading Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg digital/innovation city (~160,000 residents) recognised nationally for smart-city initiatives. Serves as a broader-incumbent benchmark for advanced citizen services, climate strategy, and civic participation platforms.

Regional players

• Stadt Buchen (Odenwald): Smaller Kreisstadt in the Neckar-Odenwald district with similar municipal scale and rural catchment. Useful as a regional peer for fiscal capacity, civic engagement, and digitalisation sequencing in a comparable Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg setting.

Others

• Komm.ONE (Kommunales Rechenzentrum Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg): State-mandated IT services provider whose CMS and platform infrastructure underpin the city's website and digital services. Indirectly comparable as the enabling ecosystem provider for municipal digital transformation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Tauberbischofsheim.de
• Instagraminstagram.com/tauberbischofsheim_de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadt-tauberbischofsheim

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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