What Höörs kommun does

Höörs kommun is a Swedish municipality (kommun) located in Skåne County, serving approximately 17,000 residents with the full scope of local public services mandated under Swedish local government law: preschool through adult education, elderly and social care, infrastructure and traffic management, urban planning and building permits, waste management, environmental and climate initiatives, public safety via the joint Räddningstjänsten Skånemitt fire and rescue service, and sports, cultural, and outdoor recreation facilities. The municipality is one of Sweden's designated eco-municipalities (ekokommun), committed to climate neutrality by 2030, and manages or co-manages 18 nature reserves, six fishing waters, and 100 Hittaut outdoor health checkpoints.

The municipality's service delivery is anchored in a dual-channel model: a physical Medborgarcenter (Citizen Center) at Kommunhuset on Södergatan 28 in Höör, complemented by a digital ecosystem centered on hoor.se (built on WordPress CMS) and the e-tjänster portal at etjanster.hoor.se for 24/7 self-service transactions such as applications, bookings, and fault reporting. Supporting integrations include ArcGIS for the Galleriet interactive mapping platform, Ciceron for digital notice boards and document management, Siteimprove and Aceit for web accessibility testing, Infomentor for school administration, Biblio for library services, and FRI Webb-Bokning for facility booking. The site was rebuilt at the 2024/25 year-end to address accessibility compliance under the DOS-lagen and web directive 2018. New digital channels introduced in 2025–2026 include SE-Alert (national emergency VMA-to-smartphone alerting, launched July 1, 2026) and the Brandrisk Ute mobile app for fire-risk monitoring.

Höörs kommun's revenue model is statutory rather than commercial: the municipality is primarily funded through municipal income tax (kommunal skatt) levied on residents and businesses, supplemented by central government block grants (statsbidrag) and targeted subsidies for education, elderly care, and infrastructure. Direct citizen fees apply for specific services — boat moorings at Sätofta bad- och båtbrygga (2,568 SEK/yr for 2026), garden waste subscriptions via Merab, building plot sales brokered through Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling, and dispensation fees (606–1,213 SEK). Most services, including budget and debt counseling, library access, elderly care, and social services, are provided free at point of use. The municipality is governed by an elected council led by Johan Svahnberg as Chairman of the Municipal Executive Board (Kommunstyrelsens ordförande).

Name

Höörs kommun

Legal name

Höörs kommun

Website

https://hoor.se

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Höörs kommun is a Swedish municipality in Skåne County serving approximately 17,000 residents with statutory local public services including education, elderly care, infrastructure, waste management, and outdoor recreation, delivered through a Medborgarcenter and a WordPress-based e-tjänster digital portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Höör

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kommunal skatt (Municipal taxation): Primary revenue source funded by local income taxes levied on residents and businesses within Höör municipality.
2. Statsbidrag och generella stöd (State grants): Central government block grants and targeted subsidies for specific service areas such as education, elderly care, and infrastructure.
3. Tomtpriser och anslutningsavgifter (Building plot sales and utility connection fees): Revenue from sale of residential building plots (villatomter) and connection fees for water, sewage, electricity, and telecom.
4. Båtplatshyra (Boat slip rental): Annual rental fees for boat moorings at Sätofta bad- och båtbrygga, priced at 2,568 SEK including VAT for 2026.
5. Avfallshämtningsavgifter via Merab (Waste collection fees): Subscription-based waste collection fees managed by Merab, including garden waste collection with two bin size options.
6. Taxor och avgifter (Service fees and charges): Various regulatory fees including building permits, fire pit permits (dispensation fees 606-1,213 SEK), and other municipal service charges.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Höörs kommun is a Swedish municipality providing statutory public services to approximately 17,000 residents in Skåne County. Core services include preschool through adult education, elderly care and social services, urban planning and building permits, water/sewage and waste management, public transport coordination, environmental protection across 18 nature reserves, sports and recreation facilities, and cultural programs. Citizens access services through the Medborgarcenter (Citizen Center) and the e-Tjänster digital portal.

Product overview

Höörs kommun operates a unified digital service ecosystem centered on the main municipal website (hoor.se) which serves as the primary portal to all municipal services. The core platform connects residents to specialized e-service modules including the e-tjänster portal for transactional services (building permits, fault reporting, appointments), the Galleriet mapping system for geographic information, Hittaut for outdoor activity engagement, and the Sammanträdesportalen for political meeting transparency. SE-Alert provides mobile emergency notifications. The municipality's digital offering functions as a distributed platform model where the main website directs users to purpose-built service modules rather than a single unified product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Höörs kommuns webbplats (hoor.se) The primary public-facing municipal website serving as the main digital portal, providing information and links to all municipal services including education, care, recreation, construction, traffic, jobs, and municipal administration for approximately 17,000 residents.
• E-tjänsteportalen (etjanster.hoor.se)

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 nature reserves protected and managed within Höörs kommun (17 by Länsstyrelsen, 1 municipal)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• SkånetrafikencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkånetrafiken manages all public transport (buses and trains) in Höörs kommun. The municipality provides infrastructure information and coordinates transport planning with regional transit services.
• Räddningstjänsten SkånemittcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint fire and rescue service shared with neighboring municipalities. Makes decisions on fire bans and outdoor burning restrictions. Located at Terminalvägen 1, Höör. Contact: 0413-282 20.
• MerabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerab handles all waste collection and recycling in Höörs kommun, including household waste, garden waste subscriptions, and operation of the recycling center (AVC Höör).
• Länsstyrelsen SkånemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Administrative Board managing 17 of 18 nature reserves in Höörs kommun, including permits, supervision, and reserve management. Also coordinates invasive species control and water management projects (LOVA).
• Kanotcentralen StockamöllanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanoe rental facility enabling access to Rönneå kanotled (83 km canoe route from Västra Ringsjön to Skälderviken) for visitors who do not own a canoe.
• Länsförsäkringar FastighetsförmedlingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate broker managing sales of all municipal residential building plots (villatomter) in Höör, including Maglehill and Höstgatan developments.
• Eslövs Sotningsdistrikt ABcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved chimney sweep contractor (skorstensfejarmästare) performing regular chimney sweeping and fire safety inspections in Höör. Contact: 0413-55 70 30.
• Hörby Sotnings ABcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved chimney sweep contractor performing chimney sweeping and fire safety inspections in parts of Höör municipality. Contact: 0415-941 11.
• Öppna kanalen KronobergmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages web broadcasts (hoor.okv.se) of all Höörs kommunfullmäktige meetings, including post-broadcast subtitling for accessibility. Organization number 802428-6711. Contact: [email protected], 0470-32 26 00.
• InfomentormajorTechnology or IntegrationSchool management software used by Höörs municipal schools for administrative functions, student records, and parent communication. Includes dedicated personal and hub apps with separate accessibility statements.
• BibliomajorTechnology or IntegrationLibrary app used by Höörs bibliotek for digital library services, book lending, and reader engagement.
• FRI Webb-Bokning (Idavall)majorTechnology or IntegrationFacility booking system (Idavall) enabling citizens to book sports halls, swimming lanes, and other athletic facilities in Höörs municipal buildings.
• ArcGIS / EsrimajorTechnology or IntegrationWeb-based GIS mapping platform (galleriet-hoor.hub.arcgis.com) providing interactive maps of Höör including outdoor trails, nature areas, and municipal infrastructure.
• CiceronmajorTechnology or IntegrationDigital notice board (Anslagstavla) and search system (Ciceron Sök) used for publishing official municipal notices, meeting agendas, and public documents.
• Ringsjö OKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal orienteering club organizing the Hittaut free health activity initiative in Höörs kommun, with 100 checkpoints across the municipality. Part of Skånes Orienteringsförbund.
• Skånes OrienteringsförbundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional orienteering federation owning and governing the Hittaut concept, which attracts over 100,000 participants annually across Sweden.
• KFUK-KFUM MalmöminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth organization managing Hallaskog lägergård (camp) in Höörs kommun. Contact: [email protected], 0705-589 013. Address: Länghult Hallaskog 704, Höör.
• Svenska kyrkan (Norra Rörums prästgård)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Swedish Church manages Norra Rörums prästgård as a camp facility available for booking in Höörs kommun.
• Friluftsfrämjandet Region SydminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Outdoor Association regional branch collaborating with Länsstyrelsen and Höörs kommun to produce the Skogsmulle nature exploration map for Allarps Bjär nature reserve.
• SydarkiveraminorOthersShared data protection officer (dataskyddsombud) service for Höörs kommun and other municipalities. Contact: [email protected].
• Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)minorOthersSwedish Authority for Privacy Protection (the supervisory authority) receives citizen complaints regarding Höörs kommun's personal data processing.
• Svenska RidsportförbundetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational equestrian federation to which Höörs two riding clubs (Ringsjöortens ryttarförening and Sätofta ryttarförening) are affiliated. Supporting the municipality's 2025-2026 riding trail development project.
• iFiskeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline fishing permit sales platform (ifiske.se) through which fishing cards for Ringsjön are sold, enabling fishing access to multiple species including pike, perch, and zander.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Svedala kommun: Skåne County municipality of similar mid-sized scale. Operates the same statutory municipal service mandate within the same regional transport and labor market context as Höörs kommun.
• Lomma kommun: Skåne County municipality in the same regional administrative and transport ecosystem. Comparable in service breadth though smaller in population, making it a useful structural peer for Höörs kommun.
• Hörby kommun: Adjacent Skåne municipality referenced in joint chimney-sweep contracts with Höörs kommun. Closely comparable scale and rural/semi-rural Skåne profile, offering the same kommunal service portfolio.
• Staffanstorps kommun: Skåne County municipality sharing the same regional governance, public transport, and waste-collection partnerships. Closely aligned municipal service model.
• Eslövs kommun: Neighboring Skåne County municipality of broadly comparable size (~33,000 residents). Provides the same statutory municipal services (education, elderly care, waste, planning) and shares regional infrastructure including Skånetrafiken and similar waste partnership models.
• Vellinge kommun: Skåne County municipality operating within the same regional administrative and digital-service ecosystem (Skånetrafiken, Merab-style waste partnerships). Comparable governance model.
• Hässleholms kommun: Larger mid-sized Skåne County municipality with similar rural-urban mix. Operates a comparable municipal service portfolio, providing a useful upper-bound peer for service scope.

Broad incumbents

• Lunds kommun: Major Skåne County municipality sharing regional infrastructure and policy environment. Provides a large-scale reference point for digital municipal-service maturity and climate-policy execution.
• Kristianstads kommun: Major Skåne County municipality with overlapping service mandate and shared regional governance bodies (Länsstyrelsen Skåne). Useful as a regional reference for kommunal digital and sustainability programs.
• Trelleborgs kommun: Larger Skåne County municipality with broader urban profile. Useful peer for benchmarking service scope and digital-maturity progression relative to a smaller kommun like Höörs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Hoorskommun
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h-rs-kommun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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