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Digital building applications: Main-Kinzig district starts in September!
From September 2025, building applications in the Main-Kinzig district will be processed completely digitally, which promises process optimization and efficiency.
Digital building applications: Main-Kinzig district starts in September!
From September 1, 2025, a fundamental change in the construction process will be introduced in the Main-Kinzig district: building applications will then be processed exclusively digitally. This pioneering decision follows a successful trial phase since January 2025, in which over 150 building applications have already been submitted online. District Administrator Thorsten Stolz reported consistently positive feedback, which resulted in a noticeable improvement in the exchange between builders and construction supervisors and significantly increased the efficiency of the process, according to the Fulda newspaper.
The new system not only enables a seamless digital process, but also optimizes internal processes and promotes transparent communication. Missing documents can now be submitted quickly and easily, while statements from other authorities can be made more quickly. This not only speeds up processing times, but also saves resources, which District Administrator Stolz sees as significant progress in the digitalization of administration newsworthy press release confirmed.
Pilot phase and nationwide implementation
The Main-Kinzig district positioned itself as a pioneer in Hesse and was the first district to implement digital building applications across the board. After the introduction in the Main-Kinzig district, the districts of Fulda and Vogelsberg followed in spring 2025. Particularly noteworthy is the intensive training of the construction supervision employees, which has been taking place since spring 2024 in order to use the new digital tools effectively, which is also the case Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Construction can be seen.
The Hessen construction portal (DigiBauG) was put through its paces in a test phase with architectural offices that began in April 2024. More than 90 processes have already been started within the framework of the Online Access Act (OZG). The construction portal makes it possible to submit projects via the digital platform, which are then processed and approved digitally. This complete digital representation of the building application process is considered the highest level of development in the construction industry.
Advantages of digitalization
The digital building application has numerous advantages. Users benefit from the simple compilation of their construction templates thanks to a user-friendly application assistant. In addition, the elimination of paper documents has a positive sustainability effect. Architect Sahra Zeller raves about the smooth processes and efficiency of the new system. However, for less technically experienced builders, legitimation via federal ID or Elster certificate could be a hurdle.
The Federal Ministry of Construction emphasizes the relevance of digitalization in the construction industry and sees the digital building application as a decisive step towards simplifying procedures and increasing transparency in administration. As part of this, over 42 public administration service catalogs have already been digitized in 28 online services. The future of construction in the Main-Kinzig district could not only be made faster, but also much more efficient.
Overall, the digitalization of the building application process not only shows the innovative strength of the Main-Kinzig district, but also sets an important accent for future developments in the construction industry. Something is happening – and the course for the future has been set.