Offenbach plans drastic austerity measures: What can we expect in 2025?
Offenbach plans drastic austerity measures: What can we expect in 2025?
Offenbach faces financial challenges that could be noticeable in 2025 and beyond. As op-online.de reports a deficit of 19.8 million euros, which is to be covered by reserves. These reserves could almost be used up by 2028. Due to this financial situation, the city administration has already decided to reduce costs.
A central step is to introduce an overnight stay tax for hotel guests, which should come into force from 2026. This is part of a larger plan to reduce the expenditure of the city, since the expenditure in 2025 and 2026 exceeds the income. The draft budget, which will be coordinated by the city council on March 20, allows only small innovations - only 14 new jobs are created.
measures for budget consolidation
The city must make significant savings. A general line of 13.8 million euros is carried out due to global lessons. These savings also affect renovations of sports facilities and public toilets, which are postponed indefinitely. The budget for road and path renovation is halved from 2.5 million euros to 1.25 million euros, and the climate protection projects are reduced by 125,000 euros.
The planned 24-hour ward-path guarantee for the city center was also canceled. For this, the association grant remains unchanged, which is a small ray of hope in the difficult financial situation of the city. The mayor has also announced that the processing times in offices must be extended.
changes for tenants and owners in Germany
- Housing benefit adjustment: The housing benefit increases by an average of 15%, which is about 30 euros more per household.
- property tax reform: This reform comes into force after two years and could mean an annual cost increase of around 1,000 euros for many owners.
- Stricter rental controls: rent may not be more than 10% above the local average, and tenants can recall rents up to 30 months after the start of the contract.
In addition, an increase in CO2 tax is expected from 25 euros to 55 euros per ton, which increases the energy costs for households with fossil fuels. In addition, new regulations for wood furnaces from January 1, 2025 are planned, in which violations can be punished with fines.
living in Germany in a change
The development of living costs, especially in the living area, also triggered a broad discussion about regional differences and the need for political measures to combat the housing costs. According to a study by the iW Köln the housing costs vary significantly between the regions. Munich and Frankfurt have the highest cost of living, while rural areas are often cheaper.
The continuous increasing demand for living space due to increased immigration and urbanization has further tense. Political decision -makers are faced with the challenge of taking effective measures in order to promote housing and at the same time to keep the cost of living in large cities.
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