Falls Township

What Falls Township does

Falls Township is a first-class municipal government entity organized under Pennsylvania state law, serving residents of Lower Bucks County including portions of Fairless Hills and Levittown. Originally settled by English Quakers in the 1680s prior to William Penn's proprietorship and incorporated in 1692, the township operates under a Board of Supervisors form of government with Township Manager John Shepherd serving as chief administrative officer. Falls Township delivers a comprehensive suite of municipal services to its residents and local businesses, including police protection, fire marshal services, code enforcement and zoning, parks and recreation, public works, trash and recycling, stormwater management, and administrative services across multiple departments.

The township's revenue model is built primarily on recurring tax streams — property taxes, earned income tax, and local services tax — supplemented by permit and fee revenue for code enforcement and building permits, plus episodic grant funding for capital projects. Distribution is direct-to-resident via the main municipal building at 188 Lincoln Highway, online self-serve portals (BS&A Online Permit Applications, Falls Township Data Portal on ArcGIS), and field operations. Technology investments are modest and practical, including the Versaterm CommunityConnect police notification system launched March 2026, which provides bilingual (English/Spanish) automated text updates for call acknowledgment, response delays, and case outcomes.

Falls Township's strategic posture emphasizes economic development and infrastructure modernization, anchored by the Keystone Trade Center project — a NorthPoint Development-led transformation of the former U.S. Steel site into 10+ million square feet of warehouse and data center space, including an Amazon data center approved in March 2025, representing an estimated $1.5 billion private investment and 14,000 potential new jobs. The township has actively pursued external funding via a newly contracted grant writing firm, completed a multi-year Municipal Building renovation, expanded police staffing, and runs a "Live Here, Spend Here" campaign supporting 100+ local businesses to drive sustained ecosystem growth.

Name

Falls Township

Legal name

Falls Township

Website

https://fallstwp.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Falls Township is a first-class municipal government in Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania, delivering police, fire marshal, parks and recreation, public works, code enforcement, and administrative services to residents of Fairless Hills and Levittown, funded by property taxes, earned income tax, permit fees, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation
• Code enforcement
• Public works

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairless Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for municipal operations and services
2. Earned Income Tax: Tax on wages and earned income of residents
3. Local Services Tax: Tax on residents working in the municipality
4. Permit and Fee Revenue: Fees for building permits, code enforcement, and other municipal services
5. Grant Funding: Federal, state, corporate and foundation funds for capital projects including park and recreation facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Falls Township operates as a first-class municipal government in Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania, delivering public safety, infrastructure, parks and recreation, code enforcement, permitting, and administrative services to residents and local businesses. Services are funded primarily through property taxes, earned income tax, local services tax, permits, and fees, supplemented by grant funding. The Township also runs digital tools including an online permit application system, a centralized mapping data portal, and a police notification system.

Product overview

Falls Township operates as a municipal government entity providing public services to residents through various departments including Police, Fire Marshal, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Finance, and Administration. The Township offers technology-enabled services including the Versaterm CommunityConnect police notification system, an online data portal for mapping applications, BS&A Online Permit Applications for building/plumbing permits, and access to online municipal codes. Services also include parks and recreation facilities, emergency services, trash/recycling programs, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Versaterm CommunityConnect Automated police notification system that sends text message updates to community members who contact police dispatch, providing call acknowledgment, response delay notifications, and case outcome updates in English and Spanish.
• Falls Township Data Portal Centralized mapping applications portal providing mapping data and other information pertaining to Township functions and events.
• BS&A Online Permit Applications Online portal for building and plumbing permit applications, part of the Township's code enforcement and permitting services.
• Online Codes Falls Township online code of ordinances providing digital access to municipal codes and regulations.
• Police Services Police protection services including patrol, dispatch, anonymous tip line, records department, body worn cameras, Safety Net Tracking System, Blue Envelope Program, Adopt A Cop, Youth Police Academy, and CommunityConnect notifications.
• Fire Marshal's Office Fire safety, inspections, seasonal tips, training, and coordination with fire companies.
• Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation services including Falls Township Community Park, Pinewood Pool, Quaker Penn Park, Three Arches Historic Home, community garden, senior center, facility rentals, summer camp program, summer concert series, food truck festival, fishing derby, and local sports organizations.
• Public Works Public works services including roads, snow removal, street sweeping, trash & recycling, stormwater management, and Adopt-A-Highway programs.
• Code Enforcement & Zoning Code enforcement, zoning, building and plumbing codes, permits, FEMA related information, earth disturbance permits, and online codes access.
• Finance and Administration Financial administration including budget, annual comprehensive financial report, local services tax refund applications, and earned income tax administration.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Aubrey GroupcoreOthers · 1 June 2026Grant writing and institutional fundraising firm contracted to generate funds for large-scale capital projects. Falls Township hired The Aubrey Group as a replacement to Millennium Strategies to devise formal fundraising strategies for park and community related capital projects. No retainer required.
• Connor Schmiegel (The Aubrey Group)coreOthers · 1 June 2026Falls resident serving as township's project executive and main point of contact for The Aubrey Group. Has secured over $50 million for various clients and manages $150 million in grant and HUD entitlement funds.
• Bristol TownshipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Co-sponsor of the D&L Trail Crossings project with Falls Township. Project involves six trail crossings in both townships aimed at increasing trail user safety.
• Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage CorridorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Project sponsor providing support and oversight for the D&L Trail Crossings project for trail safety improvements at six crossings.
• Habitat for Humanity of Bucks CountyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership offering low- and no-cost home repairs for qualifying Falls Township homeowners. Repairs include roofs, doors, porches, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and windows.
• Shooting Star Archery AcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Partner for Exploring Archery program offering archery instruction for children/youths ages 6-17 at Quaker Penn Park.
• Skate the FoundryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Partner for Skateboard Summer Camp offering half-day week-long skateboarding instruction at Falls Township Community Park Skatepark.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Newtown Township, PA (Bucks County): First-class Bucks County township offering similar municipal services and Board of Supervisors governance. Comparable operational scale and service delivery framework.
• Upper Makefield Township, PA: Adjacent Bucks County township with similar first-class status, suburban/residential character, and Board of Supervisors governance. Comparable in core municipal service delivery model.
• Northampton Township, PA (Bucks County): First-class Bucks County township of similar size with comparable suburban character and service portfolio including police, public works, parks & recreation, and code enforcement.
• Bristol Township, PA: Neighboring Bucks County first-class township that co-sponsors the D&L Trail Crossings project with Falls Township. Comparable municipal governance structure, police and public works services, and overlapping geographic service area.
• Middletown Township, PA (Bucks County): First-class township in Bucks County, PA bordering Falls Township. Operates with comparable municipal services, police department, parks and recreation, and is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors. Highly comparable in scale and service delivery model.
• Bensalem Township, PA: Larger first-class township in Bucks County offering similar municipal services. Comparable in governance structure (Board of Supervisors) and service mix, though larger in population and budget — useful benchmark for scale trajectory.
• Warminster Township, PA: First-class Bucks County township operating comparable municipal services including police, public works, parks and recreation. Similar governance structure and resident-facing service mix.
• Lower Makefield Township, PA: Neighboring first-class township in Lower Bucks County, PA serving portions of Yardley. Directly comparable as a similar-sized suburban municipality with comparable departments (police, public works, parks & recreation), Board of Supervisors governance, and overlapping resident base.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXkR2V1sBOCmVB3S5aHEjTA
• Facebookfacebook.com/fallstownshipmunicipalbuilding
• Xx.com/fallstwp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/falls-twp-fire

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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