Town of Amherstburg

What Town of Amherstburg does

The Town of Amherstburg is a lower-tier municipal corporation operating under Ontario's Municipal Act, 2001, providing local government services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its boundaries in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. The Town's service portfolio centers on property taxation (administered in conjunction with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation), recreation programming delivered primarily through the Libro Credit Union Centre (a 31.8-hectare regional complex with two NHL-sized ice rinks, indoor turf, walking track, and community rooms), an extensive parks system of over 25 parks and natural areas, building and planning services, animal control (dog licensing, cat control, wildlife damage compensation), public transit, and emergency notification via Everbridge.

The Town generates revenue from two principal streams: compulsory property taxes assessed by MPAC, and discretionary user fees and service charges across recreation programs ($4-$245+ per program), facility rentals, dog licensing ($15-$32 annually), tax certificates ($93 standard, $181 rush), building permits, and other municipal services. Pricing models are predominantly transactional (pay-as-you-go for recreation) with a subscription/recurring element for property taxes and annual dog licenses. Customer segments are horizontal, spanning residents of all ages, local businesses requiring licensing and permits, and visitors for tourism and events.

Service delivery is multi-channel: residents access services through online portals (CloudPermit, PerfectMind, online dog licensing and tax payment), four physical service centers (Town Hall, Libro Centre, Gordon House tourism office, Public Works), phone/email, and traditional mail. The Town partners with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (trails and watershed), the Essex County Library Board, MPAC, the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (Waterfront Festival Plaza remediation), and various community organizations to deliver programming. There is no disclosed parent company, no M&A history, no funding rounds, and no private-equity-relevant ownership structure — the entity is publicly owned and governed by an elected council.

Name

Town of Amherstburg

Legal name

The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg

Website

https://amherstburg.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Town of Amherstburg is a municipal government in Essex County, Ontario, providing property taxation, recreation programming, parks management, building permits, animal services, and emergency notifications to its residents, businesses, and visitors under Ontario's Municipal Act, 2001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Public recreation programs
• Parks and facilities management
• Building and planning permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Amherstburg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The Town of Amherstburg collects property taxes from residential and commercial properties within municipal boundaries. Tax rates are determined based on assessed property values set by MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation), combined with Town, County of Essex, and education tax rates.
2. User Fees and Service Charges: Various recreational programs, facility rentals, park bookings, dog licenses, marriage licenses, tax certificates, building permits, and other municipal services generate fee-based revenue.
3. Tax Certificates: Property tax certificates issued for property sales and refinancing transactions. Standard processing: $93 per certificate; Rush processing: $181 per certificate.
4. Dog Licensing: Annual dog licensing fees ranging from $15-$32 depending on spay/neuter status and owner age (senior rates available).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Town of Amherstburg is a municipal government providing essential local government services to residents and businesses within Amherstburg, Ontario. Its core offerings include property tax administration, recreation programming and facility operations centered on the Libro Credit Union Centre, parks and trails management across more than 25 public spaces, building and planning services for development, animal control services, public transit, and emergency notification systems. Revenue is generated through property taxation, user fees for programs and rentals, permits, and licensing.

Product overview

The Town of Amherstburg operates a comprehensive municipal service portfolio organized around recreation, parks, facilities, property services, and community programs. The recreation infrastructure is anchored by the Libro Credit Union Centre (a multi-use complex with ice rinks, indoor turf, and community spaces) and an extensive parks system available for event rentals. Recreation programming spans structured programs (youth sports, fitness classes, arts) and unstructured drop-in activities (skating, basketball, pickleball). The Town also provides essential municipal services including building and planning services, animal services (dog licensing, cat control), property tax administration, transit, and emergency notifications. The service delivery is facilitated through web-based portals and forms rather than a unified digital product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Libro Credit Union Centre A major multi-use municipal recreation complex housing 2 NHL-sized ice rinks, indoor turf, a walking track, community rooms, and administrative offices. Serves as the primary venue for Town recreation programs, facility rentals, and birthday party packages for residents and visitors.
• Parks and Trails System A comprehensive network of over 25 public parks and natural areas available for rental and public use, including King's Navy Yard Park, Toddy Jones Park, Malden Centre Park, Larry Bauer Park, and the 27-hectare Kingsbridge Naturalized Area. Used for weddings, performances, family gatherings, and outdoor events.
• Recreation Programs Structured recreation activities including youth and teen programs (pickleball, sports, arts), adult and senior fitness classes (yoga, Tai Chi, boxing), and preschool/parent-and-tot programs offered at Town facilities. Includes youth programs such as Babysitting Course ($70), Home Alone Safety ($70), Pickleball Mini Camp ($75), and various dance and movement classes ($105).
• Drop-In Recreation Programs Unstructured recreation activities including public skating ($4/person), drop-in basketball ($4/person), pickleball (free outdoor drop-in), yoga ($6/person), Ultimate Frisbee, and family turf time available on a recurring basis at Town facilities.
• Facility Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• Water Master Plan covers approximately 20,800 hectares study area
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• The Social NudgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver Social Stars program - a 6-week hands-on social skills program using experiential learning activities for children ages 4-9.
• Natural Pathways Forest & Nature SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads the Libro Woodland Wanderers program at the Libro Centre trail, teaching children about nature and forest environments.
• Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages over 80 km of connected greenway trails including Chrysler Canada Greenway, Cypher Systems Group Greenway, and Rotary (1918) Centennial Hub in the Essex Region.
• Essex County Library BoardmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTown representation on the Essex County Library Board providing public library services to residents.
• Essex Region Conservation AuthoritymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTown representation on ERCA board for regional environmental conservation and watershed management.
• Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation ProgrammoderateOthersProvincial program administered by the Town to provide financial compensation to agricultural producers whose livestock has been damaged or killed by wildlife.
• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)coreOthersProvincial corporation responsible for assessing property values used to determine municipal property taxes.
• Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP)moderateOthersWorking with MECP to remediate waterfront festival plaza site for public park use; site remediation and approval required before opening.
• Amherstburg Pickleball AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers and instructors from the association lead youth pickleball mini camps at Libro Outdoor Pickleball Courts.
• Windsor-Essex Bike Community (WEBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal riding club operating BMX trails and pathways at Larry Bauer Park through a unique land use agreement.
• Living AmherstburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization whose Facebook page provides weather-related updates and program cancellations for outdoor recreation activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Town of Essex, Ontario: Lower-tier Essex County municipality providing property tax, recreation, and public works services. Comparable in operating scale and mandate to Amherstburg.
• Town of LaSalle, Ontario: Adjacent lower-tier municipality in Essex County offering comparable residential, recreation, parks, and property tax services. Directly comparable in mandate, jurisdiction size, and service portfolio to the Town of Amherstburg.
• Town of Tecumseh, Ontario: Nearby Essex County lower-tier municipality with similar population and tax base, delivering parks, recreation, building services, and public works. Comparable scale and operating model to Amherstburg.
• Town of Kingsville, Ontario: Essex County lakeside town with similar waterfront tourism orientation, parks, recreation programs, and agricultural land base. Comparable in community profile and service priorities.
• Town of Pelham, Ontario: Niagara Region lower-tier town of similar size and service portfolio (parks, recreation, property tax, building services). Comparable Ontario small-town municipal operating model.
• Town of Lakeshore, Ontario: Essex County municipality with comparable portfolio of recreation facilities, parks, water/sewer services, and property tax administration. Closely comparable in geography and service mix.
• Municipality of Leamington, Ontario: Essex County municipality with similar tourism, recreation, parks, and waterfront amenities. Comparable in tourism-driven economic strategy and small-municipal service delivery.
• Town of Fort Erie, Ontario: Niagara Region lower-tier municipality with waterfront assets, parks, recreation, and small-town municipal services. Comparable in scale and waterfront tourism orientation.

Broad incumbents

• City of Windsor, Ontario: Upper-tier urban neighbor providing a broader portfolio of municipal services including transit, recreation, and property taxation. Overlaps in transit and recreation services that connect with Amherstburg.
• Municipality of Chatham-Kent: Single-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario with rural/agricultural profile, parks, recreation, and water services. Comparable mandate; broader administrative scale than Amherstburg.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmherstburgTownHall
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/company/amherstburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/visitamherstburg
• Xx.com/aburg_townhall

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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