Ingolstadt Update – March 2026: Wind Energy, Taxes, and Construction Projects in Focus

Wind, Taxes, and Construction Sites: Ingolstadt in March 2026

What Was Important This Month

• Wind energy concept updated: Ingolstadt reduces the designated area for wind energy to 1.1%.
• Property tax B increased: Rates rise to 600–650% – additional revenue in the millions is expected.
• Millions invested in infrastructure: Road construction, schools, and water supply in focus.
• Dissolution of committees: Supervisory boards and special-purpose associations are restructured.
• Citizen participation continued: Projects such as the Rainbow Playground are communicated.

Wind Energy and Land Use: The City Shapes the Future

In March, the revision of the regional plan was central, particularly the chapter on wind energy. The planning committee decided to reduce the designated area for wind energy to 1.1% – a clear response to the growing demands of citizens for landscape protection and sustainable energy policy.

In addition, several zoning plans were adopted, including ZP 173 C "Friedrichshofen – Am Kreisel B 13" and ZP 122 A "Lindberghstraße". Using the Construction Acceleration Regulation under § 36a of the Building Code, Ingolstadt aims to speed up construction procedures to promote investments and housing support.

Financial Relief through Tax Increases

To secure the financial foundation for upcoming projects, the city council decided to increase property tax B to 600 and 650%, which is expected to generate additional revenue of up to 11.56 million euros. In addition, fees for toilet containers and construction site storage were significantly increased, generating estimated additional revenue of 15,000 euros annually.

A loan authorization for the 2026 fiscal year was requested to ensure provisional budgeting and investments. These financial measures are part of the strategy to fund long-term investments such as the renovation of the Reuchlin-Gymnasium (45 million euros) or the Katharinengymnasium (105 million euros).

Road Construction, Schools, and Water: Millions Invested in Infrastructure

In the area of infrastructure and civil engineering, concrete investment decisions were made. The Harderstraße is allocated 3.7 million euros for a redesign, and the bridge over the Ludlgraben will be renovated for 1.8 million euros. In the water supply sector, the city council approved projects totaling 2.968 million euros, including renovations in Schweden- and Hanslmairstraße.

In the education sector, school renovations are a central issue: The Katharinengymnasium will be redesigned for 105 million euros – the largest investment in Ingolstadt's education sector. The Technical School and the Old Town Hall also benefit from investments.

Municipal Structural Changes: Committees and Staff

In March 2026, there were significant structural changes. It was decided to dissolve the Supervisory Board of INKoBau and the Ingolstadt Transportation Company GmbH. The Central Sewage Treatment Plant, along with all its staff, assets, and liabilities, was transferred to the INKB Public Benefit Association.

There were also changes at the personnel level: 37 employees from the Central Sewage Treatment Plant are moving to the new organization. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Ingolstadt-Nord Wastewater Disposal Group ensures future wastewater management.

Citizen Participation and Transparency in Focus

Ingolstadt continues to emphasize citizen participation. The Central Citizens' Assembly approved investments of 4,890 euros for lighting systems and 36,500 euros for an organ in the Church of Maria-de-Viktoria.

In addition, the platform www.ingolstadt-macht-mit.de was further expanded to inform citizens about construction projects and initiatives. A highlight is the Rainbow Playground in the Klenzepark, which is scheduled to be realized next year.

Overview: Themes Coming Together

The decisions of last month show a clear picture: Ingolstadt is investing in the future, addressing the challenges of energy policy, infrastructure, and financial security. At the same time, the focus on transparency and citizen participation is being strengthened.

The structural changes in administration and committees are part of a long-term strategy to make the municipality more efficient. The increase in property tax and fees is a necessary but carefully coordinated tool to finance investments.

Conclusion and Outlook

March 2026 was a month of decisions, preparations, and clear positioning. Ingolstadt has clearly positioned itself in key areas such as wind energy, tax policy, and infrastructure. The investments in schools, roads, and water supply show that the city is ready to build for the future.

In April, the first projects will be implemented – and citizens can look forward to more transparency, more dialogue, and more momentum.