Municipality of the County of Kings

What Municipality of the County of Kings does

The Municipality of the County of Kings is a rural municipal government in the eastern Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada, established under the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act and headquartered at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive in Coldbrook. It is the sole statutory provider of local governance services across Kings County to a service population of approximately 50,000–60,000 residents distributed across 12 designated Growth Centres (Aylesford, Cambridge, Canning, Centreville, Coldbrook, Greenwood, Hants Border, Kingston, New Minas, North Kentville, Port Williams, and Waterville).

Its core operating portfolio spans property-tax assessment and collection, water and wastewater utilities, building permits and planning, fire and emergency services, roads and sidewalk maintenance, parks and recreation, animal control, and community grants. The Engineering and Public Works department runs 16 wastewater collection systems comprising eight treatment plants (six aerated lagoons, one activated sludge process, one sequential batch reactor) and 70 pumping stations, supervised via a SCADA central monitoring system. A regional sewer system extending from Greenwich to Coldbrook is operated under cost-sharing partnerships with the Village of New Minas, the Town of Kentville, PepsiCo, and the Department of National Defense (which contributes 55% of Greenwood Sewage Treatment Plant operating costs in return for treatment of 14 Wing Greenwood sewage). Technology delivery relies on ArcGIS for interactive public mapping and maintenance apps, Info Excavation for underground-utility locate services, and Paymentus for online credit-card tax and utility payments.

The revenue model is anchored in mandatory property taxation ($0.853/$100 assessed value residential; $2.287/$100 commercial), augmented by recurring water and sewer utility charges under a hybrid Base Rate plus Discharge Rate model, area rates for localized services, transactional fees (e.g., $40 per tax certificate), and federal/provincial grants. Programmatic fees (e.g., $125 per week per camper for summer camps, $20/day half-day mini-camps) and a 2.5% credit-card processing fee recover specific service costs. Customer segments are primarily individual residents and local businesses within Kings County, with secondary institutional stakeholders including partner municipalities and industrial/military partners. Distribution is geographically fixed: in-person services at the Coldbrook Municipal Complex, online service portal, and live-broadcast public Council and Committee meetings.

Name

Municipality of the County of Kings

Legal name

Municipality of the County of Kings

Website

https://countyofkings.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1759

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Municipality of the County of Kings is the statutory local government authority serving approximately 50,000–60,000 residents across Kings County, Nova Scotia, delivering property taxation, water and wastewater utilities, building permits, fire and emergency services, roads, parks, recreation, and planning services across 12 designated Growth Centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive Offices (92111), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Water and sewer utilities
• Recreation and parks programs
• Planning and development permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Colebrook

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: The primary revenue source is property taxation calculated based on assessed property value multiplied by tax rates. Residential properties are taxed at $0.853 per $100 of assessed value, while commercial properties are taxed at $2.287 per $100 of assessed value. The Municipality collects general tax rates plus area rates for specific communities and services.
2. Sewer Utility Services: Revenue from sewer utility services including residential and non-residential wastewater treatment. The Municipality operates 16 wastewater collection systems across the region and charges sewer rates based on a hybrid Base Rate plus Discharge Rate model.
3. Water Utility Services: Revenue from water utility services including the Greenwood Water Utility which provides potable water supply and quarterly billing based on actual consumption. Additional small water utilities operated for Sandy Court (Aylesford) and Village of Canning.
4. Service Fees and Permits: Revenue from various service fees including tax certificates ($40 per account), building permits, development fees, and other municipal service charges.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Municipality of the County of Kings provides essential municipal government services to approximately 50,000-60,000 residents across 12 Growth Centres in Kings County, Nova Scotia. Core offerings include property tax assessment and collection, water and sewer utility operations (16 wastewater collection systems, 8 treatment plants, 70 pumping stations), building permits and planning applications, recreation programs (swim lessons, summer camps, paddle camps), fire and emergency services, parks and trail maintenance (110+ km), animal control, and civic addressing. Services are delivered through an online services portal, the Municipal Complex in Coldbrook, and public council meetings.

Product overview

The Municipality of the County of Kings provides a broad portfolio of municipal services as a unified government operations platform, not a commercial product. The core offerings include an Online Municipal Services Portal enabling permit applications, license registrations, and payments; Sewer & Water Utility Services managing wastewater treatment and water supply across 16 systems; Property Tax & Assessment Services; Planning Applications System; Recreation Programs; and a Council & Committee Meeting Portal. Additional services include the MOK Today e-newsletter for communications, Water Supply Improvement Program for residential financing, Accessory Dwelling Unit Program, interactive Road & Sidewalk Maintenance App, Aylesford Lake Beach facilities, and a proposed Regional Recreation Facility. These operate as integrated municipal services under a centralized administration rather than a modular software architecture.

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Products and services

• Online Municipal Services Portal A comprehensive digital portal providing residents access to apply for building permits, dog licenses, community grants, recreation program registration, building inspections, tax and utility payments, and road maintenance requests.
• Sewer and Water Utility Services Operation and maintenance of 16 wastewater collection systems including 8 wastewater treatment plants (6 aerated lagoons, 1 activated sludge process, 1 sequential batch reactor), 70 pumping stations, Greenwood Water Utility, and small water utilities for Sandy Court and Village of Canning.
• Water Supply Improvement Program A financing program offering loans up to $20,000 to eligible residential property owners for drilling new wells or replacing existing wells, with repayment terms up to 10 years through monthly payments.
• Planning Applications System An online system allowing residents to search and track planning applications by district or location keywords, view application details, access public hearing information, and submit comments on development proposals.
• Recreation Programs Year-round recreation programming including swim lessons at Waterville Community Pool, summer camps, paddle camps at Aylesford Lake Beach, school break activities, pop-up events, workshops, and special events.
• Aylesford Lake Beach and Boat Launch Municipal beach facility offering free kayak and paddleboard loans, guarded swimming area, playground, accessible beach access, and boat launch. Open seasonally with lifeguard services.
• Property Tax and Assessment Services
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program Program allowing accessory dwellings in all residential zones in Growth Centres. Free pre-approved building plans are available to help residents save time and costs on construction.
• Council and Committee Meeting Portal Online portal providing access to Council meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, audio recordings, and live video broadcasts. Meetings include Municipal Council, Committee of the Whole, Planning Advisory Committee, and various advisory committees.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IGNITE AtlanticminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Partner hosting Lunch & Learn on Employee Ownership & Succession Planning on June 2. Partnership for providing business development and employee ownership educational opportunities.
• CBCLminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 February 2025Engineering consulting firm awarded contract for preliminary design examining current and future needs of the wastewater collection and treatment system from Greenwich to Coldbrook. Contract awarded through procurement process in February 2025.
• Village of New MinascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Sewer System partnership where the Village of New Minas participates in cost-sharing arrangements for wastewater treatment services. The regional system serves most residences and businesses between Greenwich and Coldbrook under the partnership framework.
• Town of KentvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Sewer System partnership with cost-sharing agreements for wastewater treatment. Town of Kentville is a key partner in the regional infrastructure serving Greenwich to Coldbrook communities.
• PepsiCocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner in the Regional Sewer System partnership agreements. Contributes to operational and capital costs of the regional wastewater treatment system serving industrial, commercial, and residential users.
• Department of National DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDND contributes 55% of ongoing operating costs for Greenwood Sewage Treatment Plant in return for treatment of sewage from 14 Wing Greenwood military base.
• Town of WolfvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding signed for Regional Recreation Facility project. Partnership exploring collaborative construction of a multi-use recreation facility in Kings County.
• Town of KentvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Recreation Facility partnership with signed MOU. Exploring development of multi-use recreation facility with aquatics, gymnasium, walking track, and community spaces.
• Lifesaving Society of NSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides lifeguards for Aylesford Lake Beach during summer season. Lifeguard service beginning June 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Municipality of the County of Annapolis: Adjacent Nova Scotia county municipality with overlapping service portfolio (taxation, water utilities, recreation, planning, public works). Strongly comparable as a same-province rural county government with a tourism and agriculture base.
• Municipality of the District of Lunenburg: Rural Nova Scotia municipal district providing water/wastewater utilities, recreation, planning, taxation, and public works. Directly comparable rural service portfolio and infrastructure renewal demands.
• Municipality of Pictou County: Rural Nova Scotia county municipality providing water, wastewater, recreation, planning, and protective services. Comparable governance structure and infrastructure-investment profile.

Direct peers

• Village of New Minas: Nova Scotia village co-funding partner in the Regional Sewer System. Direct local-government peer with shared wastewater infrastructure and service-area overlap.
• Town of Wolfville: Adjacent Nova Scotia town and signed MOU partner for the Regional Recreation Facility. Direct municipal counterpart with shared residents, tax-base dynamics, and infrastructure planning territory.
• Municipality of the District of East Hants: Rural Nova Scotia municipality offering the same municipal services (taxation, water/wastewater utilities, recreation, planning, public works) to a similarly sized rural population, sharing comparable service-delivery and infrastructure-investment challenges.
• Cape Breton Regional Municipality: Nova Scotia regional municipality providing property taxation, water/wastewater, recreation, planning, and public works to a comparably scaled population. Closest peer in provincial municipal structure and service portfolio.
• Municipality of the County of Colchester: Nova Scotia rural municipal government with analogous service mandate (taxation, utilities, recreation, planning). Direct structural peer with comparable population scale and rural service delivery model.
• Town of Kentville: Nova Scotia town operating a Recreation Facility MOU and Regional Sewer partnership with the Municipality. Closest inter-municipal partner for direct service comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Halifax Regional Municipality: Largest municipal government in Nova Scotia, providing the same core functions (property taxation, water/wastewater utilities, planning, recreation, public works) at greater scale. Directly comparable in service mix but operates in a much larger urban context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kingscountyns
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CountyofKingsNS
• Facebookfacebook.com/KingsCountyNS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/municipality-of-the-county-of-kings

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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