Finances and Budget: Ludwigsfelde in April 2026

Financial Planning and Budget Situation in Ludwigsfelde: An Overview

The city of Ludwigsfelde adopted its budget for the year 2026 in April 2026. The budget balance amounts to –35.95 million euros, with a deficit of 23.5 million euros being compensated by reserves. Financial planning is characterized by investments in education, culture, housing, and infrastructure, as well as notable deficits in certain sub-budgets.

Budget Ordinance 2026 and Tax Revenues

The 2026 budget ordinance was unanimously approved by the City Council. Business tax revenues rose to 33.6 million euros, an increase of 4.976 million euros compared to the previous year. The rates for property tax A and B, as well as business tax, remain at 230%, 322%, and 380%, respectively. The communal tax development in Brandenburg shows a general increase—Ludwigsfelde benefits from this with a rise in communal tax revenues to 3.046 million euros.

Despite rising tax revenues, the city of Ludwigsfelde remains reliant on reserves due to the overall budget deficit. Revenues from private legal services, such as lease premium payments, also increase, contributing to the mitigation of the deficit.

Investments and Infrastructure

Investment activity in Ludwigsfelde has significantly declined in 2026. The investment balance amounts to –18.316 million euros to –71.658 million euros for the years 2026–2028. Nevertheless, important construction projects are planned, such as the completion of the new fire station in Siethen and the renovation of Potsdamer Straße. In school construction, two new primary schools are being built, with the investment volume for construction projects alone reaching up to 97.5 million euros.

Investments are also being made in the areas of culture and education: The music and art school as well as the library receive budgets that include investments in buildings and equipment. The districts also benefit from budget allocations used for cultural and social projects.

District Budget Allocations and Financial Planning

District budget allocations for 2026 range from 4,300 euros (Schiaß) to 14,900 euros (Genshagen). These funds are primarily intended for cultural and social projects. Ludwigsfelde's financial planning is long-term, with the funding balance for 2029 expected to be positive at +58.5 million euros. The goal is to increase business tax revenues in the long term through investments in commercial land and infrastructure.

Staff and Administrative Costs

Personnel costs for 2026 amount to 30.568 million euros, with no contributions to pension and subsidy reserves. The number of staff remains largely stable, but costs increase slightly due to wage agreements. Deficits arise in the sub-budgets for legal affairs and personnel management, but these remain within the overall budget planning framework.

Outlook and Challenges

The financial situation of Ludwigsfelde is characterized by a high investment need and a deficit cushioned by reserves. The city is pursuing a policy of investing in education, culture, and infrastructure to generate long-term economic impulses. At the same time, the dependency on communal tax revenues and investment grants remains.

In the coming years, it will be crucial to stabilize tax revenues further and to plan investments in such a way that they are sustainable in the long term. The financial planning up to 2029 shows that Ludwigsfelde can hope for a positive funding balance—provided the investments yield results and tax revenues remain stable.