What Horsham Township does

Horsham Township is a home rule municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, operating under a Home Rule Charter adopted in 1975. The township delivers a full suite of municipal services to a population of approximately 26,147 residents and over 600 commercial entities (including Fortune 500 firms in health, financial, and technology sectors) across 17 square miles and 89.7 miles of township roads. Service lines include police protection, fire safety, code enforcement and permitting, public works (roads, snow removal, trash/recycling coordination), parks and recreation (815+ acres, the largest municipal park system in Montgomery County), library services, water and sewer utilities, stormwater management, emergency management, and economic development.

The township's underlying technology stack consists of standard municipal government systems: online permitting and code compliance platforms, residential property transfer certification and rental inspection scheduling systems, GAC (granular activated carbon) filtration for PFC water remediation, stormwater and emergency management coordination platforms, and a multi-channel digital presence (website, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, weekly e-newsletter, and Municipal Access TV). The technology is functional rather than differentiated; no proprietary AI/ML capabilities or research-driven systems are described.

Revenue is generated through a diversified tax and fee structure with no commercial product sales. Recurring revenue streams include real estate taxes (2.23 mills for tax year 2025), earned income tax (collected via H.A. Berkheimer), and local services tax. Transactional revenue includes building and zoning permits, solicitation permits ($25/$100/$200 for day/month/year), police reports ($15 accident reports, $0.25/page for others), fingerprinting services ($15/$5), and various administrative fees. Major non-recurring revenue will derive from the 862-acre former NAS-JRB Willow Grove redevelopment, with PFC remediation costs partially reimbursable through MIRIA under Pennsylvania Act 101 of 2019.

Name

Horsham Township

Legal name

Horsham Township

Website

https://horsham.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1717

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Horsham Township is a Home Rule municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, delivering police, fire, public works, permitting, parks, library, and water/sewer services to ~26,000 residents and 600+ businesses across 17 square miles, with major redevelopment pending on the 862-acre former NAS-JRB Willow Grove parcel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety administration
• Code enforcement permitting
• Water and sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Taxes: Property taxes assessed at 2.23 mills for 2025 tax year, based on assessed property value
2. Earned Income Tax: Local earned income tax collected from residents and workers in the township
3. Local Services Tax (LST): Tax on residents working within the township
4. Permit and Fee Revenue: Building permits, zoning permits, code enforcement fees, solicitation permits, and various administrative fees
5. Police Report Fees: Accident reports cost $15.00 each, other reports $0.25 per page
6. Fingerprinting Services: $15 fee for fingerprinting service, $5.00 for each additional card

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Horsham Township is a home rule municipal government that delivers local government services to approximately 26,000+ residents and 600+ businesses across 17 square miles in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Core offerings include public safety (police and fire marshal), code enforcement and permitting, public works (road maintenance, snow removal, trash and recycling collection), parks and recreation (815+ acres), library services, water and sewer utilities, stormwater management, emergency management, and community/economic development. Services are funded through local taxes and fees and delivered via the Township Administration Building, department offices, and online portals.

Product overview

Horsham Township is a home rule municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, providing comprehensive local government services to residents and businesses. The township's offerings encompass government administration, public safety (police and fire marshal services), code enforcement and permitting, public works (road maintenance, trash collection, snow removal), parks and recreation, library services, water and sewer utilities, economic development, and community programs. These services are delivered through the township's official website and physical municipal building, rather than as a unified technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Protection Services
• Fire Marshal and Fire Protection Services
• Code Enforcement and Permitting
• Public Works Services
• Water and Sewer Utility Services
• Stormwater Management Services
• Parks and Recreation Services
• Library Services
• Emergency Management Services
• Tax Collection and Administration
• Economic Development Services
• Community Development and Planning
• Community Events and Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Low tax rate while maintaining high quality services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United States NavycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2011The U.S. Navy owned and operated Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS-JRB) Willow Grove from 1942 to 2011. Following BRAC 2005 closure selection, the Navy transferred the 862-acre property for redevelopment. The Navy committed to paying for costs of remediating wells over EPA Lifetime Health Advisory levels for PFC contamination associated with military activities.
• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD received the NAS-JRB Willow Grove Redevelopment Plan and Homeless Assistance Submission from the Horsham Township Authority for NAS-JRB in April 2012 as part of the base reuse planning process.
• EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPA issued Lifetime Health Advisory levels for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water (70 parts per trillion). HWSA and Township work with EPA on water quality standards, testing protocols, and GAC filtration system approvals.
• Pennsylvania DEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection works with HWSA and Township on water quality regulations, PFC remediation, and filtration system requirements.
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC provides health guidance related to PFC exposure from contaminated water sources. HWSA and Township requested CDC to hold town halls to answer resident questions about health risks.
• Pennsylvania National Guard BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing NAS-JRB closure, the 111th Fighter Wing of the PA Air National Guard remains at the site along with Army Reserve and Army National Guard units on approximately 200 acres designated as 'Horsham Air Guard Station'.
• MIRIA (Military Installation Remediation and Infrastructure Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIRIA was formed by Horsham Township under Act 101 of 2019 to assist in reimbursement of costs of remediating PFC contamination associated with military installations. State taxes generated on specific parcels are directed to MIRIA for remediation and economic development.
• HLRA (Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLRA was established in 2012 as the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) to implement the redevelopment plan for the former NAS-JRB Willow Grove. The 862-acre property will comprise approximately 8% of the Township's total land area.
• McGuire Air Force BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavy and Marine Corps squadrons/units from NAS-JRB Willow Grove moved to McGuire Air Force Base in 2011 as part of the base closure and relocation.
• Kilkenny Law (Township Solicitor)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel for Township matters including HLRA and redevelopment activities.
• Gilmore and Associates, Inc. (Township Engineer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering services for Township infrastructure projects and code enforcement review.
• Bee, Bergvall & Co. (Township Auditor)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCPA firm providing audit services for Township financial statements.
• H.A. Berkheimer (Earned Income Tax Collector)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party earned income tax collection services for the Township.
• Upper Moreland/Hatboro Joint Sewer AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSewage treatment agreement for the eastern portion of Horsham Township.
• Montgomery CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level coordination for recycling events, property records, elections, and various services. Horsham is located within Montgomery County, one of the oldest original municipalities in the county.
• Hatboro-Horsham School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district serving Horsham Township with K-12 educational programming. The Jarrett Nature Center provides environmental education to students.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cheltenham Township, PA: Montgomery County home-rule township adjacent to Philadelphia with similar population base, residential character, and full-service municipal structure including police, public works, and recreation.
• Abington Township, PA: Adjacent Montgomery County home-rule township of similar suburban character, offering overlapping municipal services including police, code enforcement, and parks; directly comparable operating model.
• Upper Dublin Township, PA: Montgomery County home-rule township with comparable population scale, commercial tax base mix, and delivery of municipal services to suburban residential and corporate tenants.
• Warminster Township, PA: Adjacent Bucks County township of comparable size and suburban economic profile, with a similar mix of residential tax base and redevelopment/redevelopment-adjacent land opportunities.
• Whitemarsh Township, PA: Montgomery County home-rule township along the same suburban Philadelphia corridor, with comparable mix of residential subdivisions, commercial corridors, and full municipal service delivery.
• Upper Moreland Township, PA: Adjacent Montgomery County township sharing infrastructure such as the Upper Moreland/Hatboro Joint Sewer Authority; provides similar suburban municipal services and economic-development functions.
• Upper Gwynedd Township, PA: Montgomery County home-rule township of similar suburban character with comparable population scale and municipal service mix, situated within the same regional economic ecosystem.
• Lower Merion Township, PA: Neighboring Montgomery County home-rule township with comparable suburban economic base, Home Rule governance, and a similar mix of residential and commercial tax base serving a Philadelphia-adjacent population.
• Montgomery Township, PA: Montgomery County home-rule township with a similar commercial office park presence and suburban residential base, offering a comparable per-capita municipal service profile.
• Springfield Township, PA (Montgomery County): Montgomery County township with overlapping suburban Philadelphia profile, comparable mix of residential and commercial parcels, and similar municipal service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HorshamTownship
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHdebqq7MdQWMzgOhB45Rkg
• Facebookfacebook.com/HorshamTownship
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horsham-township
• Instagraminstagram.com/horshamtwp/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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