Urban development funding includes various federal and state programs to promote sustainable urban development. The financial resources made available in this context flow into urban development and redevelopment projects of major urban, economic, social, cultural and ecological significance. The aim is to achieve a positive and balanced development of the urban structure in all respects.
Urban development funding is applied in Rosenheim in the urban areas and programs shown:
Federal and State Urban Development Program Part I
Basic program
The focus of the federal-state urban development program Part I is on strengthening downtowns and local centers. The aim of the funding is to create attractive centers with a diverse mix of uses including housing, retail, services and culture. Targeted public investment and the commitment of private owners are intended to prevent a loss of function and significance of historic city centers. In doing so, a land-saving and resource-saving settlement development is pursued.
Federal and State Urban Development Program Part II
Socially Integrative City
In order to counteract social and spatial polarization in cities, the federal-state urban development program "Districts with Special Development Needs - Socially Integrative City" was launched in 1999. By supporting measures and projects, the program aims to strengthen the functional capacity of urban districts and counteract the negative development of disadvantaged neighborhoods.
In the Socially Integrative City neighborhoods, local efforts in the following areas in particular are to be taken into account with regard to living environment, social security, education, employment and integration:
- the refurbishment and upgrading of buildings
- an increase in recreational, green and play areas in the residential environment
- improvement of infrastructures, especially for children and young people
- social-integrative measures for education, integration and employment promotion
Federal and State Urban Development Program Part III
Urban redevelopment
The emerging structural change requires an adaptation of urban structures to the development of population and economy. In order to promote the urban development concepts necessary for this, the federal and state governments initiated the Urban Redevelopment Program (East 2002 / West 2004).
With the aim of initiating necessary adjustment processes at an early stage, urban development concepts are pursued with the intentions of:
- Creation of sustainable urban structures
- Reuse and conversion of areas affected by structural change
- Strengthening of areas affected by change as residential and business locations
- Adaptation of residential areas to current needs and creation of sustainable forms of housing
Areas of the Urban Redevelopment West (since 2008)
Federal and state urban development programs as of 2020
The Free State of Bavaria, the federal government and the European Union provide financial assistance for urban renewal in various urban development programs. These programs each pursue different goals.
In 2020, a comprehensive restructuring took place to simplify and further develop federal-state urban development funding. From 2020, funding will be concentrated on three programs instead of the previous six, while retaining the previous funding priorities and objectives.
The previous program priorities of "urban greening" and "monument protection" have been incorporated into the new programs as cross-cutting themes. This is because all programs now explicitly take account of climate protection, climate adaptation and biodiversity, in particular with the development of green infrastructure in cities and municipalities, the preservation of historical monuments, but also more far-reaching challenges of urban development such as the economical use of land, networked, locally compatible mobility or inter-municipal cooperation.
Further details on the new programs and their funding priorities can be found in the "Urban Development Guidelines" announced on January 1, 2020, as well as in the explanatory notes issued by the Bavarian State Ministry of Housing, Construction and Transportation.
Municipal support program of the city of Rosenheim
The "Municipal Development Program of the City of Rosenheim" can be used to carry out small private construction measures as part of the urban development funding for the redevelopment of the city center.
Tax benefits for historical monuments and buildings in redevelopment areas or urban development areas
According to §§ 7h, 10f and 11a of the German Income Tax Act (EStG), certain structural measures on buildings in formally designated redevelopment areas or urban development areas as defined in the German Building Code (BauGB) are eligible for tax relief.
In order to be able to claim the increased deductions for such modernization and repair measures, a certificate from the City of Rosenheim is required. To obtain this certificate, a written agreement must be concluded with the City of Rosenheim before the start of the measure.
The city planning office of the city of Rosenheim is responsible for this. We will be happy to advise you personally on the requirements for submitting an application for your property. The most important information can also be found in the following explanations. The links to the necessary forms are listed below.
Note: The following explanations are general information. They cannot replace comprehensive advice on tax law. In this respect, additional inquiries should be made at the responsible tax office or with tax experts. The City of Rosenheim does not guarantee the completeness and correctness, in particular with regard to questions of tax law, and is not liable for the occurrence of specific tax or financial consequences.
Urban development funding - urban renewal in Bavaria
Since 1971, urban development funding has made a significant contribution to the urban renewal of Bavarian towns, markets and villages. The financial assistance provided by the federal government and the Free State of Bavaria activates private capital in multiple amounts and makes a lasting contribution to securing jobs.
A summary overview of urban development funding in Bavaria with detailed information on the current funding priorities, the individual funding programs, funding rules and numerous publications can be found at the Bavarian State Ministry of Housing, Construction and Transport.