City of Nassau Bay

What City of Nassau Bay does

The City of Nassau Bay is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1970, providing civil and public services to residents, businesses, and visitors within the city limits of Nassau Bay, Texas, in Harris County adjacent to NASA's Johnson Space Center. Core services include water and wastewater utilities, police, fire and EMS, public works, parks and recreation, code enforcement, permitting, and emergency management. The City operates under an elected City Council with an Interim City Manager (Paul Lopez) and maintains a multi-tier governance structure including an Economic Development Corporation, Redevelopment Authority, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), Planning Commission, and a newly formed Maritime Safety Committee.

The City's digital infrastructure is built on the CivicPlus CivicEngage content management system, which powers the official website (nassaubay.com) and integrates a suite of citizen-facing modules: the MYGOV citizen portal for service requests, the Nassau Bay Alerts emergency notification system, online water bill payment processing, an Agenda Center for government transparency, and a mobile city app. The City is also developing a Community Engagement Application to centralize news, events, and updates. The website is designed to comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A and AA accessibility standards. Strategic partnerships include Griffin Partners (Town Square redevelopment), Kendig Keast Collaborative (Unified Development Code), CivicPlus (technology platform), Harris County Office of Emergency Management, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, and NASA Johnson Space Center.

Financially, the City is funded through property taxes, sales taxes (including a 0.5% EDC tax), water/wastewater utility billing, permits and fees, municipal court fines, and hotel occupancy tax. The City is currently pursuing a major $150M mixed-use redevelopment (Nassau Bay Town Square) through its partnership with Griffin Partners, which will add 300+ luxury multi-family units and a 176-room Marriott Hotel across 31 acres cleared at NASA Parkway and Saturn Lane. As a public entity, the City does not generate commercial revenue; funding flows through taxation and public financing instruments. The City does not pursue venture capital, private equity, or M&A activity.

Name

City of Nassau Bay

Legal name

City of Nassau Bay

Website

https://nassaubay.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Nassau Bay is a municipal government in Harris County, Texas, incorporated in 1970, providing essential services including water/wastewater utilities, police, fire/EMS, permitting, and emergency management to residents, businesses, and visitors within its city limits adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and wastewater utilities
• Building permits and inspections
• Economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

League City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax: Ad valorem property taxes collected from residential and commercial properties within the city limits
2. Sales Tax: Local sales tax collected on retail transactions, including 0.5% Economic Development Corporation tax
3. Utility Billing - Water/Wastewater: Monthly water and wastewater service charges to residential and commercial customers
4. Permits and Fees: Building permits, inspection fees, contractor registration, and various municipal service fees
5. Fines and Court Fees: Municipal court fines, parking violations, code enforcement penalties
6. Hotel Occupancy Tax: Tax on hotel and short-term rentals to fund tourism and special events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Nassau Bay provides core municipal services to its residents and businesses, including police, fire, and emergency medical response, water and wastewater utility service, building permits and inspections, parks and recreation, public works, and general administrative services. These services are delivered through City Hall, online portals, and a mobile application supported by a CivicPlus CivicEngage web platform.

Product overview

The City of Nassau Bay offers a unified municipal digital platform built on the CivicPlus® CMS framework. The core offering is the official website serving as a comprehensive resident portal, complemented by multiple integrated service modules including MYGOV for citizen reporting, Nassau Bay Alerts for emergency notifications, online water bill payment processing, and an Agenda Center for government transparency. A mobile City App and emerging Community Engagement Application expand access to municipal services. All components are managed through the CivicPlus infrastructure, providing a cohesive government-to-citizen service delivery system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Water Bill Payment Online portal enabling Nassau Bay water and wastewater customers to view and pay their utility bills electronically rather than in person.
• Nassau Bay Alerts Notification service that delivers emergency, public safety, and general city announcements to subscribed residents via the website and mobile app.
• City Mobile App Mobile application that provides residents with on-the-go access to city information, services, and notifications.
• Community Engagement Application Digital platform enabling residents to submit feedback, ideas, and participate in civic engagement activities with the City.
• Building Permits and Inspections Regulatory service through which property owners and contractors apply for and receive building, construction, and related permits and inspections from the City.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Kendig Keast Collaborative (KKC)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Professional urban planning consultants retained by the City of Nassau Bay to develop the Unified Development Code (UDC). KKC is providing expertise in zoning districts, use standards, development standards, and subdivision regulations to create comprehensive land development regulations.
• Griffin PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Houston-based real estate development firm leading the Nassau Bay Town Square redevelopment project. Griffin Partners demolished 12 low-rise 1960s-era office buildings in 2008 to clear 31 acres for a mixed-use development including office buildings, luxury multi-family units, Marriott Hotel, and retail. The $150 million project represents the core of Nassau Bay's economic redevelopment strategy.
• Harris County Office of Emergency ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level emergency management coordination for hurricane and flood preparedness. Nassau Bay participates in the Harris County Mitigation Plan 2025 and coordinates emergency response through the county OEM.
• Bay Area Houston Economic PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization supporting business development in the Bay Area Houston region. Nassau Bay participates in regional economic promotion efforts through this partnership.
• NASA (Johnson Space Center)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProximity to NASA Johnson Space Center provides strategic economic development opportunity. The NASA Area Management District focuses on leveraging the relationship with the space center for commercial development and job creation.
• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the CivicEngage content management system powering the official city website. CivicPlus provides the website platform, agenda center, forms, and other digital government services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Kemah: Small coastal tourism-oriented municipality in Bay Area Houston with comparable reliance on hotel occupancy tax and waterfront assets.
• City of Webster: Small Bay Area Houston city with comparable population, retail/hospitality tax base, and similar mix of municipal services including economic development corporation and redevelopment tools.
• City of Deer Park: Harris County city of comparable population operating similar municipal utilities, public safety, and redevelopment authorities.
• City of Friendswood: Houston-area small city offering a comparable bundle of municipal services (water, public safety, parks) and economic development programs.
• City of La Porte: Harris County municipality of similar scale providing full municipal services including water/wastewater utility, public safety, and economic development.
• City of El Lago: Small Harris County municipality directly adjacent to NASA JSC, sharing Nassau Bay's NASA-adjacent economic dependence and small-city service profile.
• City of Clear Lake Shores: Tiny waterfront Harris County municipality with overlapping maritime safety concerns and small-staff municipal operations comparable to Nassau Bay.
• City of Seabrook: Waterfront Bay Area Houston municipality providing similar municipal services, marina/waterfront management, and emergency management in coastal Harris County.
• City of League City: Adjacent Bay Area Houston municipality offering a similar full suite of municipal services including water/wastewater, police, and economic development; the most direct geographic and functional peer.

Others

• CivicPlus: Vendor partner providing the CivicEngage CMS that powers Nassau Bay's website and digital citizen engagement suite; relevant as the underlying technology provider rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nassaubaytx
• YouTubenassaubay.com/youtube
• Facebookfacebook.com/nassaubay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-nassau-bay

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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