What Håbo kommun does

Håbo kommun is a Swedish municipality (kommun) located in Uppsala län, headquartered at Centrumleden 1 in Bålsta, with secondary operations support in Skokloster. Founded in 1952 and operating with 501–1,000 employees, it delivers statutory public services to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction. Service offerings span education and childcare, elderly care and social services, water and sewage (VA), waste management and recycling, broadband infrastructure coordination, detailed urban planning (detaljplaner), and digital self-service through the e-tjänster platform, with a 24/7 contact center providing Swedish and Finnish language support per Sweden's national minority language law.

The municipality's underlying technology stack is a web-based service platform anchored by Håbokartan, an interactive GIS mapping system for property information and detailed plans, supplemented by broadband infrastructure management across multiple provider partnerships (Telenor, Bredbandsbolaget, IP Only, Bålsta Kabel TV, Open Infra) and a property-near collection system (Fastighetsnära insamling, FNI) for source-separated packaging waste. Operational tools include the e-tjänster digital transaction portal, felanmälan for outdoor environment issue reporting, and coordination systems for housing company Håbohus. The municipality currently maintains nearly 300 active detailed development plans and is executing major urban development projects at Kalmarsand (700 planned homes on 25 hectares, detaljplan laga kraft May 2026) and Fridegårdstorget (20M SEK redevelopment).

Håbo kommun's revenue model is fundamentally different from a commercial enterprise: it operates on a tax-funded municipal budget with recurring revenue streams from municipal taxation, regulated service fees (water/sewage, waste, childcare), state subsidies and intergovernmental transfers, and transaction-based revenue from property exploitation projects such as Kalmarsand. Pricing is set through municipal council decisions and adjusted annually. The wholly-owned municipal housing company Håbohus functions as the primary operational subsidiary for housing and property management. Distribution is entirely domestic (Uppsala län) via direct channels including the Bålsta municipal office, contact center, digital e-tjänster platform, and physical service facilities (library, swimming hall, recycling center).

Name

Håbo kommun

Legal name

Håbo kommun

Website

https://habo.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Håbo kommun is a Swedish municipality in Uppsala län, headquartered in Bålsta, delivering statutory public services to its residents and businesses — including water and sewage, waste management, broadband coordination, detailed urban planning, education, and elderly care — funded by municipal taxation and regulated service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family / HOA MSW Collection (Apartments, Condos) (EUAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Waste management recycling
• Water sewage utilities
• Urban planning permits
• Public education childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Bålsta

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes: Primary revenue source from municipal taxation of residents and businesses
2. Service Fees: Fees for various municipal services including water, sewage, waste management, and child care
3. Government Funding: State subsidies and intergovernmental transfers for municipal operations
4. Property Development: Revenue from exploitation projects like Kalmarsand and property tax

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Håbo kommun is a Swedish municipal government entity providing statutory public services to residents and businesses in Bålsta and surrounding areas in Uppsala län. Its core offerings span education and childcare, elderly care and social services, water and sewage (VA), waste management and recycling (including the Fastighetsnära insamling/FNI property-near packaging collection), broadband infrastructure coordination, urban planning and detailed development plans (detaljplaner), and digital e-services delivered through the e-tjänster platform and Håbokartan GIS system.

Product overview

Håbo kommun is a Swedish municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services. The municipality operates a unified service platform that includes digital e-services (E-tjänster) for resident access, water and sewage infrastructure (VA), waste management and recycling services including the Fastighetsnära insamling (FNI) property-near packaging collection system, broadband infrastructure coordination, and urban planning services through detailed development plans. These services work together as an integrated municipal service ecosystem serving residents of Bålsta and surrounding areas in Uppsala County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-tjänster (Digital Services) Digital e-services platform providing online access to municipal services, forms, and applications for residents of Håbo kommun. Enables self-service transactions and service requests through the municipality's website.
• Vatten och avlopp (VA) Municipal water supply and sewage services for property owners in Håbo kommun, including pipe maintenance, water quality management, and infrastructure development. Includes pipe flushing operations in Bålsta and Skokloster areas.
• Avfall och återvinning Waste collection, recycling services, and environmental waste management for Håbo kommun residents, including household waste, packaging collection, and hazardous waste handling. Includes the ÅVC recycling center and recycling stations distributed across the municipality.
• Fastighetsnära insamling (FNI) Property-near collection system for packaging waste allowing residents of Håbo kommun to sort paper, plastic, metal, glass, and newspapers near their homes. Implemented by the municipality and the wholly-owned housing company Håbohus, completed one year ahead of the January 2027 legal deadline across 16 residential areas.
• Bredband Broadband infrastructure coordination service providing residents with information about available broadband types including ADSL, cable-TV, fiber, and mobile connectivity across Håbo kommun. Coordinates access to multiple provider networks including Telenor, Bredbandsbolaget, IP Only, Bålsta Kabel TV, and Open Infra.
• Kommunal planering och detaljplaner Municipal planning services including detailed development plans (detaljplaner), area regulations, and comprehensive planning for sustainable community development. Nearly 300 detailed development plans currently in force. Recent example: Detaljplan 414 for Kalmarsand, approved in 2026, enabling approximately 700 homes and commercial premises.
• Håbokartan Interactive GIS-based mapping system for property information, detailed development plans, and municipal services. Provides residents and businesses with access to geographic and property data within Håbo kommun.

Quantifiable outcome

• Håbohus completed FNI one year ahead of January 2027 legal deadline across 16 residential areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pollex ABminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted by Håbo kommun to perform pipe flushing and water pipe network maintenance in Bålsta and Skokloster areas. Work started week 17 in Bålsta and week 19 in Skokloster.
• Ohlssons ABcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollection contractor for fastighetsnära insamling (FNI) of packaging waste. Handles collection of paper, plastic, metal, glass, and newspapers from residential properties.
• TelenorcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroadband provider with municipal land agreement in Bålsta urban area. Operates open fiber network with Bredbandsbolaget as operator.
• BredbandsbolagetcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternet service provider operating on Telenor's open fiber network in Bålsta.
• Westberg Vibrations- och Omgivningskontroll ABminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm contracted for pre- and post-inspection of buildings near construction sites to monitor vibrations during infrastructure projects.
• HåbohuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal housing company that partnered with the municipality to implement fastighetsnära insamling (FNI) for packaging waste, completing the implementation one year ahead of the 2027 legal deadline.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sigtuna kommun: Sigtuna is a peer-sized municipality along the Stockholm-Mälaren corridor facing the same housing-growth, broadband-coverage, and waste-collection obligations as Håbo; both operate municipal housing companies and detailed planning for residential expansion.
• Enköpings kommun: Adjacent Uppsala-county municipality of broadly similar size and demographic profile, executing comparable housing-growth and waste/FNI obligations under the same national legislation as Håbo kommun.
• Upplands-Bro kommun: Stockholm-Mälaren area municipality bordering Uppsala län that faces the same FNI/waste-collection obligations and is pursuing similar residential development in the same commuter-belt market as Håbo kommun.
• Knivsta kommun: Neighboring Uppsala-county/Stockholm commuter-belt municipality of similar scale; serves a comparable mix of residents, businesses, and growth-area housing developments, with overlapping digital-service and urban-planning mandates as Håbo kommun.
• Ekerö kommun: Stockholm-region municipality with comparable population scale and service portfolio (schools, care, VA, waste, broadband), operating under the same Swedish municipal law framework and serving a similar commuter-belt resident base.
• Habo kommun (Jönköpings län): Another small Swedish municipality (Habo kommun in Jönköpings län) operating with a comparable size profile and a similar municipal services portfolio; the data explicitly distinguishes the two via the website's "Vill du till Habo kommun" prompt, making it a direct named counterpart with overlapping scope.
• Upplands Väsby kommun: Stockholm-region municipality in the Mälardalen growth corridor with similar transport-belt dynamics to Håbo, executing comparable housing expansion, school investment, and detailed-plan pipelines under shared national legislation.
• Vallentuna kommun: Vallentuna is a Stockholm-area municipality of comparable size with analogous growth-area planning, school/care obligations, and municipal broadband coordination; a strong functional comparator for Håbo on service breadth and demographic profile.
• Salem kommun: Small Stockholm-region municipality with analogous population scale, broadband coordination needs, and urban-planning mandate; operates as a comparable local-government delivery entity to Håbo kommun.

Broad incumbents

• Solna stad: Larger Stockholm-area municipality operating the same portfolio of services (digital e-tjänster, school, care, broadband, waste, VA) at greater scale; not a direct competitor for residents but exercises the same regulatory and operational framework as Håbo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/habokommun
• Instagraminstagram.com/habo__kommun
• Xx.com/habokommun
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habo-kommun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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