Tinton Falls

What Tinton Falls does

The Borough of Tinton Falls is a municipal government entity serving approximately 18,000 residents across 15.6 square miles in Monmouth County, New Jersey, originally settled in 1665 and operating today under the Faulkner Act with a Mayor-Council form of government. The Borough delivers comprehensive municipal services through approximately 16 operational departments — administration, affordable housing, borough clerk and registrar, building and construction, code enforcement, emergency management, engineering, finance and purchasing, fire prevention, health (via shared services), human resources, information technology, municipal court, public works, recreation, tax assessor, tax collector, and zoning — plus an independently operated police department. Day-to-day operations are managed by Borough Administrator Christopher J. Camilleri under Mayor Risa Clay.

The Borough's revenue model is anchored by property taxation, which comprises 63.4% of total revenues per the Moody's 2020 credit analysis. The 2026 General Tax Levy totals $82,206,834.08 at a rate of $1.372 per $100 of assessed value, with supplementary fire district rates of $1.417 and $1.425 per $100. Secondary revenue streams include sewer service charges, building and construction permit fees (varying by project type, reviewed within 20 days of application), certificate of occupancy fees for property sales and rentals, cannabis business endorsement licensing ($2,500 application fee plus $10,000 licensing fee), and shared health services revenue under the Freehold Area Health Department agreement effective January 1, 2023. Service delivery combines in-person operations at the municipal headquarters at 556 Tinton Avenue with self-service online portals including pay.tintonfalls.com for tax and sewer payments, SDL Portal for building permits and code enforcement requests, and Community Pass (CapturePoint) for recreation program registration.

The Borough's financial position is supported by a Moody's Aa1 general obligation unlimited tax rating, upgraded from Aa2 in August 2020, reflecting strong finances, above-average resident wealth and income, modest debt, favorable location, and a recognized pension burden. The Borough has pursued operational efficiencies through inter-municipal cooperation and has built sustainability credentials via Sustainable Jersey Bronze certification since 2023. Recent strategic initiatives include the introduction of cannabis business endorsement licensing, designation as a Certified Film Ready Community, and ongoing capital improvements including the Rutgers Drive construction project.

Name

Tinton Falls

Legal name

Borough of Tinton Falls

Website

https://tintonfalls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borough of Tinton Falls is a municipal government in Monmouth County, New Jersey, serving approximately 18,000 residents through administrative services, public works, recreation, building and code enforcement, tax collection, and emergency management under a Mayor-Council government structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Waste Collection (56211), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Building permit services
• Public works operations
• Recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Monmouth Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: The primary revenue source for the Borough of Tinton Falls is property taxation. The 2026 tax rate schedule shows a general tax levy of $82,206,834.08 with various components including county budgets, school district funding, and municipal purposes. Tax payments are due quarterly with an August 1, 2026 deadline.
2. Sewer Service Charges: The Tax Collector's office handles billing and collection for sewer accounts in addition to property taxes. Sewer payments can be made online, by mail, or in person.
3. Building and Construction Permits: Revenue generated from building permits for improvements including additions, alterations, renovations, demolition, pools, decks, roofing, siding, electrical work, plumbing, and fire protection. Permit fees vary by project type and are reviewed within 20 days of application submission.
4. Certificate of Occupancy Fees: Fees for residential and commercial property sales, rentals, and transfers including resale/rental CO applications ($150 for single family, $75 per unit for multi-family), smoke detector inspections ($50), and reinspection fees ($50 and $35 respectively).
5. Cannabis Licensing: Application fees of $2,500 per license for cannabis business endorsement, with a $10,000 licensing fee upon approval. Class 1 (Cultivator), Class 2 (Manufacturer), and Class 5 (Retailer) resolutions have been issued.
6. Shared Health Services Revenue: The Borough has a Shared Services Agreement with Freehold Area Health Department for Public Health Services, effective 1/1/2023, indicating a revenue-sharing or cost-sharing arrangement for health services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Borough of Tinton Falls is a municipal government entity that provides administrative, regulatory, public safety, infrastructure, recreation, and welfare services to its residents and property owners. Core offerings include property tax assessment and collection, sewer billing, building and construction permits, code enforcement, zoning, fire prevention inspections, public works (garbage, recycling, brush, snow removal), recreation programs, municipal court, emergency management, affordable housing administration, and vital records/borough clerk services, delivered through in-person offices and online portals.

Product overview

Tinton Falls is a municipal government providing a wide range of public services to its residents. The Borough operates through multiple departments offering services including administration, public safety (fire prevention, emergency management), infrastructure (public works, engineering), recreation, regulatory services (building, code enforcement, zoning), and tax services. The municipality uses web-based portals for online payments, permit applications, and service requests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Tax Assessment and Collection Property tax assessment services establishing market value for all properties as of October 1 of each pre-tax year, plus billing and collection of property taxes on behalf of the borough, county, schools, and fire districts. Available to all borough property owners, with senior/disabled and veteran deductions available.
• Sewer Service Billing and Collection Billing and collection of sewer service charges for sewer accounts in the borough, payable online, by mail, or in person.
• Building and Construction Permits Building permits for residential and commercial improvements including additions, alterations, renovations, demolition, pools, decks, roofing, siding, electrical work, plumbing, and fire protection. Permit applications are reviewed within 20 days of submission, with fees varying by project type.
• Certificate of Occupancy and Code Enforcement Inspections Certificate of Occupancy (resale, rental, smoke detector, carbon monoxide) inspections and certification for residential and commercial property sales, rentals, and transfers. Fees include $150 per single-family dwelling, $75 per multi-family unit, and $50 for smoke/CO inspections.
• Cannabis Business Licensing Municipal cannabis business endorsement and licensing for Class 1 Cultivator, Class 2 Manufacturer, and Class 5 Retailer operations, with a $2,500 non-refundable application fee per license and a $10,000 licensing fee upon approval.
• Recreation Programs Youth and adult sports programs (soccer, pickleball, tennis), summer camps, park facilities, and community events, with registration through the Community Pass/CapturePoint platform.
• Affordable Housing Administration Administration of affordable housing programs, preliminary applications, and housing plan compliance for the Borough.
• Fire Prevention and Life Safety Inspections Life Hazard Use registration, smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm inspections, and fire safety permits for residential and commercial properties.
• Municipal Court Services Adjudication of disorderly persons offenses, traffic violations, and local ordinance violations with mediation services, presided over by the Municipal Judge.
• Borough Clerk and Registrar Services Marriage licenses, vital records, OPRA requests, elections administration, and municipal seal custodian services.
• Public Works and Sanitation Services Garbage collection, recycling, brush collection, snow removal, and maintenance of Borough infrastructure and parks.
• Zoning Permit Applications Zoning permit applications and enforcement of Borough Ordinances for residential and commercial property improvements.
• Emergency Management Services Disaster planning, emergency response coordination, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, and community notification alerts via Everbridge/Hyper-Reach/Nixle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Moody's Aa1 general obligation rating reflecting strong financial management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Freehold Area Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Shared Services Agreement for Public Health Services effective January 1, 2023. The Borough of Tinton Falls partners with the Freehold Area Health Department to provide comprehensive public health services to residents. The agreement enables efficient delivery of health department functions including environmental health, communicable disease control, and public health programming through cost-sharing arrangements.
• Community Pass (CapturePoint)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline recreation program registration and payment platform enabling residents to register for sports leagues, summer camp, and community activities. Residents can set up family accounts and pay via credit card or e-check.
• SDL PortalcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline permit and request management portal for building permits, inspections, zoning applications, code enforcement complaints, and various municipal requests. Streamlines permit processing and citizen service requests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eatontown Borough, NJ: Adjacent Monmouth County borough operating under the Faulkner Act with a Mayor-Council form of government. Offers a directly comparable portfolio of municipal services (administration, public works, recreation, tax collection, building, zoning) to a similar suburban residential population, competing with Tinton Falls for residents and commercial tenants in the same regional market.
• Freehold Township, NJ: Monmouth County township that is Tinton Falls' existing shared-services partner for public health (effective 1/1/2023). Operates a comparable set of municipal departments and competes with Tinton Falls for residents and businesses in the same county-wide market while serving as a model for inter-municipal cooperation.
• Colts Neck Township, NJ: Adjacent Monmouth County township with a similar high-wealth residential character and comparable municipal service structure. Operates the same core functions (public works, recreation, building, zoning, tax collection) and competes directly with Tinton Falls for affluent residents in the same commuting zone.
• Long Branch, NJ: Adjacent Monmouth County municipality offering the same comprehensive municipal service portfolio to residents and businesses in the same regional corridor. Provides a useful scale comparison point as a larger, more urbanized peer facing similar fiscal and service-delivery dynamics.
• Holmdel Township, NJ: Adjacent Monmouth County township providing the same municipal services to a comparable high-income residential population. Operates within the same regulatory framework and competes with Tinton Falls for residents, businesses, and skilled municipal employees in the same sub-region.
• Shrewsbury Borough, NJ: Adjacent Monmouth County borough delivering the same core municipal services — administration, public works, recreation, tax assessment/collection, and code enforcement — to a comparable suburban residential base. Shares the same regulatory framework (NJ Faulkner Act borough structure) and regional labor market as Tinton Falls.
• Middletown Township, NJ: Large Monmouth County township offering the same municipal service categories (administration, public works, recreation, building, tax collection, emergency management) at greater scale. Serves as a useful peer for benchmarking service delivery efficiency and revenue diversification approaches.
• Red Bank Borough, NJ: Adjacent Monmouth County borough with an overlapping service portfolio (administration, police, fire, public works, recreation, tax, building, zoning). Functions in the same regulatory and economic environment and competes for residents and commercial development within the immediate Monmouth County corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Borough-of-Tinton-Falls
• Facebookfacebook.com/tintonfallsborough
• Instagraminstagram.com/borough_of_tinton_falls

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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