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Horb launches digital building authority: The path to paperless approval!
Horb will start on January 1, 2025 with a virtual building authority for the digital submission of building applications. Find out more now!
Horb launches digital building authority: The path to paperless approval!
In a groundbreaking step towards the digital future, the city of Horb announces that from January 1, 2025, all building applications must be submitted exclusively digitally via the new virtual Baden-Württemberg Building Authority (ViBa BW). This not only marks an end to paper-based applications, but also a decisive step forward in the digitalization of administration. According to that Black Forest messenger The entire application process, from submission to approval, is now made easier by a digital platform that is intended to ensure that all procedural steps take place without media disruption.
Convenience and security for applicants
From the new year, every building application must be submitted via the online portal of the virtual building authority. This not only affects Horb, but also the surrounding communities of Eutingen and Empfingen. The Horb city administration ensures that comprehensive information, instructions and the necessary digital materials are available on its website to make it easier for users to get started. ViBa BW is used via secure access, with private individuals having to set up a BundID account, while companies use a digital company account. This change comes as part of a larger trend in Baden-Württemberg, which will see most cities move to digital building application systems, such as Meeting point community explained.
The complete digitalization of the building permit process calms many nervous networkers: With the new system, both applicants and authorities can go through the process from building application to approval completely digitally and without interruptions. This saves time, money and minimizes stress, which Nicole Razavi, Minister of Regional Development and Housing, highlights as a significant advantage. In order to meet the new requirements, registration for a user account should be done in good time, at least 14 days in advance, as the access data will be sent by post.