Municipality of North Perth

What Municipality of North Perth does

The Municipality of North Perth is a lower-tier municipal government in Perth County, Ontario, Canada, formed in 2001 through the amalgamation of Elma Township, Wallace Township, and the Town of Listowel. It serves approximately 13,000-15,000 residents across the Listowel, Elma, and Wallace wards, plus a 300+ business community spanning agriculture, construction, manufacturing, retail, finance, real estate, professional services, transportation, and healthcare. Primary customers are residents, ratepayers, local businesses, and developers; the municipality also targets newcomers and prospective residents through workforce attraction campaigns.

Its core offerings are statutory municipal services — property taxation, building permits and inspections, planning and zoning, by-law enforcement, roads and bridges, water and wastewater, waste management, emergency services (fire plus OPP coordination), recreation (parks, trails, pools, splash pad, arenas), child care, library, seniors and youth services, and economic development. The digital surface layer is built on standard government-sector SaaS: a Citywide Solutions citizen request portal, Univerus recreation registration, Driftscape community engagement mobile app, Your Say North Perth online engagement platform, Canva-based social templates, and a 1,000+ image workforce-attraction photo/video library built with Trajectory Brands Inc.

The revenue model is taxation-based: property tax levies (residential, commercial, industrial) are the dominant stream, supplemented by user fees and service charges (permits, facility rentals, transit fares, water/sewer billing), development charges on new construction (municipal-wide framework effective January 1, 2025), and provincial/federal grant funding (notably OMAFRA Rural Economic Development and the federal Rural Transit Solutions Fund). Distribution is direct-to-resident via the municipal office, official website, online request portal, community engagement platforms, and community-led channels including events such as the Listowel St. Patrick's Day Festival and the Listowel Fair.

Name

Municipality of North Perth

Legal name

Municipality of North Perth

Website

https://northperth.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Municipality of North Perth is a lower-tier municipal government in Perth County, Ontario, delivering statutory services — property taxation, building permits, planning, infrastructure, emergency services, recreation, child care, and economic development — to roughly 13,000-15,000 residents and 300+ local businesses across Listowel, Elma, and Wallace wards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Building permit services
• Recreation and community programs
• Economic development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Listowel

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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 Taxation: Primary funding source for municipal operations and services. Property tax rates are set annually by council and applied to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
2. Development Charges: Fees charged to new development to recover growth-related capital costs for infrastructure including roads, water, sewer, community centres, and emergency services. Approved by Council August 2024 with municipal-wide DC taking effect January 1, 2025.
3. User Fees and Service Charges: Fees for specific municipal services including building permits, planning applications, facility rentals, transit fares, animal services, water/sewer billing, and various licences and permits.
4. Provincial and Federal Grant Funding: Grant funding from provincial and federal programs (e.g., OMAFRA Rural Economic Development program, Libro Credit Union Community Grant, federal Rural Transit Solutions Fund) supporting specific programs and capital projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Municipality of North Perth provides local government services to residents, ratepayers, businesses, and developers in Perth County, Ontario, including property tax billing, building permit issuance and inspections, planning and zoning approvals, recreation and community programming, child care and EarlyON services, emergency service coordination (fire, OPP), roads and bridges maintenance, water and wastewater operations, garbage and recycling, animal services, and economic development support for local businesses. Services are delivered through the municipal office, website (northperth.ca), online Request Portal, community facilities, and direct outreach by the Economic Development team.

Product overview

The Municipality of North Perth offers a comprehensive suite of municipal government services through its website and digital platforms. The core offerings include municipal administration services (property taxes, building permits, by-laws), recreation and community programs (parks, aquatics, arts, facilities), infrastructure services (roads, bridges, water, drainage), emergency services (fire, emergency management), child care services, and business development support. Digital service channels include a community engagement platform (Your Say North Perth), an online request portal, a transit mobile app (PC Connect), and a news subscription system. The municipality also operates a community dashboard for public metrics and maintains social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government and Administration Services Core statutory municipal administration including property tax billing and collection, by-law enforcement, council and committee administration, freedom of information requests, privacy and accessibility compliance, budget and finance operations, and elections oversight for residents, ratepayers, and local businesses of North Perth.
• Building Permit and Construction Services Application review, issuance of building permits, on-site inspections, and enforcement of the Building Code Act and Ontario Building Code, delivered through the Building Department office at 620 Wallace Ave. S., Listowel, for residents, builders, contractors, and developers undertaking construction projects.
• Planning, Development and Zoning Services Official plan administration, zoning by-law maintenance, subdivision and condominium approvals, severances, and development charge framework for property owners, developers, and businesses undertaking residential, commercial, or industrial development within the municipality.
• Roads and Bridges Maintenance Summer and winter road maintenance, bridge upkeep, EV infrastructure deployment, parking management, and pedestrian crossover services for residents, commuters, businesses, and visitors using municipal road infrastructure.
• Water and Drainage Services Water and wastewater service delivery, stormwater management, drinking water source protection, and water billing for residential, commercial, and industrial ratepayers connected to municipal water and sewer systems.
• Emergency Services Coordination Fire suppression and prevention delivered by the North Perth Fire Department under Fire Chief Janny Pape, coordinated emergency management, by-law enforcement support via Tenet Security Group, and police services liaison with Perth County OPP for residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Child Care Services and EarlyON Child care services, early childhood education, and family support programs delivered through the EarlyON platform for families with young children, in partnership with Set7 Skills and Technology Centre for the Launch a Home Daycare program funded by Libro Credit Union.
• Recreation and Community Programs Parks, pavilions, trails (including G2G Rail Trail access), outdoor pools (Atwood Lions Pool, Listowel Kinsmen Pool), splash pad, arenas, sports facilities, golf courses, arts and culture programming, day camps, and community facility rentals available to residents and visitors.
• Business Development and Economic Development Services Workforce attraction programs, Prosper in Perth employer branding campaign, business resources, available land and buildings registry, AgriLink agricultural support, North Perth Eats local food listing, statistics and facts, and incentive and funding information for local businesses and prospective investors.
• Façade Improvement Program Matching grant program covering 50% of eligible storefront improvement costs up to a maximum of $7,500 per project, available to small businesses undertaking exterior renovations to commercial properties in the downtowns of Listowel, Atwood, and Monkton.

Quantifiable outcome

• Perth County's fastest-growing community with 18%+ population increase since 2016
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Trajectory Brands Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Selected through a public RFP process to design and implement an employment landscape brand for North Perth and stimulate employer branding across local businesses with training, mentorship, tools, and resources. Work commenced June 2023 and substantially completed by March 2024. Funded 70% through OMAFRA Rural Economic Development (RED) program.
• County of PerthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty of Perth handles Official Plan administration, Plan of Subdivision/Condominium approvals, Consent to Sever applications, and maintains the joint Perth County Joint Accessibility Plan (2023-2027) and Comprehensive Zoning By-law review. County Planner Nathan Garland serves North Perth.
• Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural HealthstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to expand the Lonely No More Program to North Perth. This free program supports isolated rural older adults through skill-enhancing virtual workshops delivered in partnership with local service providers.
• Perth County Connect (PC CONNECT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity transportation bus service partnership with City of Stratford, Town of St. Marys, and Perth County. Launched November 2020. Includes mobile app for transit convenience. Part of Rural Transit Solutions Fund with federal investment of over $3.7 million across Ontario transit projects.
• Tenet Security GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted service provider for by-law enforcement services in North Perth. Benefits municipal by-law enforcement needs by providing support and complementing the work of a full-time By-Law Enforcement Officer.
• Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Listowel Business Improvement Area for downtown revitalization and Façade Improvement Program delivery. BIA assists in promoting and improving the Listowel downtown commercial area.
• Stratford Perth Centre for BusinessstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides business start-up services, template packages for business plan development, customized market research, and free start-up education to new and expanding small businesses in Perth County.
• Agilec ListowelstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFree employment services provider supporting both job seekers and employers in the North Perth area. Connects people looking for work with employers looking for workers.
• Set7 Skills and Technology Training CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-class training centre providing reskilling and upskilling programs to employees, employers, and job seekers throughout the North Perth region. Innovative facility supporting workforce attraction and retention.
• Conestoga Career CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides job search assistance, career advice, job postings, and education and training information to the public in the North Perth area.
• DriftscapestrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Driftscape mobile app to provide the ultimate guide to North Perth arts, outdoor adventures, and local food/drink. App helps residents and visitors discover events, trails, and community attractions. Event organizers can submit details for potential features.
• Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice services provided through Perth County OPP. Municipality participates in Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan collaboration with Stratford, St. Marys, West Perth, Perth East, and Perth South. OPP also supports Project Safe Trade during Police Week.
• United Way Perth-HuronstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in collaborative action on homelessness and affordable housing in North Perth. Works with Municipality, City of Stratford Social Services, and The Salvation Army on housing initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Town of Minto: Adjacent rural Ontario municipality also formed by amalgamation (2001) and offering municipal administration, recreation, water/wastewater, building, and economic development services. Highly comparable structure, size, and economic base (agriculture/manufacturing).
• Township of Mapleton: Neighbouring rural Wellington County township with a similar agricultural economic base, population size, and service portfolio. Comparable in reliance on upper-tier county government for planning and in facing similar rural growth-management challenges.
• Municipality of North Huron: Rural Ontario municipality of comparable size and economic profile (agriculture, small manufacturing) delivering the same core municipal services including water, wastewater, roads, building, fire, and recreation. Comparable scale, service structure, and rural Ontario operating context.
• Municipality of West Perth: Adjacent lower-tier municipality within Perth County, Ontario, providing the same core municipal services (roads, water, building permits, recreation, property tax administration) to a comparable rural population. Highly comparable operating model, tax base structure, and partnership with County of Perth.
• Township of Perth East: Neighbouring Perth County township offering an identical suite of municipal services to a similar rural and small-urban population. Comparable in scale, service mix, and reliance on County of Perth for planning services.

Regional players

• Town of Goderich: Small-town Ontario municipality on Lake Huron offering comparable municipal services and tourist/event-driven economic development. Relevant comparability in service mix and rural Ontario tourism orientation, though Goderich is a standalone town rather than an amalgamated lower-tier municipality.
• Municipality of Meaford: Amalgamated rural Ontario municipality on Georgian Bay with comparable population, agricultural/tourism economic base, and full municipal service delivery model. Comparable in rural growth-management challenges and dependence on upper-tier government for some planning functions.
• Town of Saugeen Shores: Bruce County municipality of similar size with a comparable rural-urban mix, recreational and tourism focus, and small-municipality service portfolio. Comparable operating scale and reliance on a strong volunteer/community ecosystem.
• Town of Hanover: Small-town Grey County municipality with comparable population size, manufacturing/agricultural base, and service portfolio. Useful peer for benchmarking service delivery, recreation programming, and economic development approach in rural Southwestern Ontario.

Broad incumbents

• Township of Centre Wellington: Larger amalgamated Wellington County municipality with a similar service mix (water, roads, recreation, building, planning) but greater urban scale (Fergus/Elora). Useful peer for benchmarking how North Perth's services and development charges regime could evolve as the municipality urbanizes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northperth1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC78K8yYnoGQ7owDuMURzXlw
• Facebookfacebook.com/north.perth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-perth
• Instagraminstagram.com/northperth

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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