Town of Schererville

What Town of Schererville does

The Town of Schererville is a municipal government entity and political subdivision of the State of Indiana, providing public administration services to approximately 29,589 residents in Lake County, Northwest Indiana, near the Illinois border. The town was founded in 1866 by Nicholas Scherer, a German immigrant, and now operates under the self-described "Crossroads of the Nation" branding due to its location at the intersection of US Highways 41 and 30, near I-80/94 and I-65.

Service delivery spans public safety (Police Department with 52 sworn officers, Fire Department), Public Works, Parks & Recreation, water/sewer/stormwater utilities, refuse and recycling collection, planning and building, animal control, and community events such as the annual Celebrate Schererville Fest. Physical facilities include the main Town Hall at 10 East Joliet Street, the Parks Department office at 500 E Joliet Street, the Planning & Building Department, the Community Center (with rentable rooms accommodating 55 to 285 occupants), the Schererville Skate Park (opened July 10, 2015), Perry Ferrini Dog Park, and a network of neighborhood parks, pavilions, and trails.

The town's digital service platform is built on the CORE (Civic Online Resources) content management system powering schererville.org and an eGov citizen portal that integrates InvoiceCloud for online utility bill payment, rec1 for parks program registration, Eventeny for vendor registration, and American Legal (amlegal) for online access to town codes and ordinances. Revenue is generated from property taxes, recurring monthly utility fees (water, sewer, stormwater with rates effective January 2026), refuse collection fees paid through the Republic Services contract, and a mix of transactional fees including building permits, business licenses, planning/zoning fees, animal tags, dog park memberships, and Community Center and pavilion rentals. The town is governed by an elected Town Council with appointed department heads; it has no private ownership and is not a commercial entity subject to typical PE/VC investment dynamics.

Name

Town of Schererville

Legal name

Town of Schererville, Indiana

Website

https://schererville.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Municipal government entity in Lake County, Indiana providing public safety, utilities, parks, planning, and administrative services to approximately 29,589 residents of Schererville.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Police Protection (922120), Fire Protection (922160)

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), City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety administration
• Parks and recreation
• Utility billing services
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Schererville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Property Taxes: Primary municipal revenue source through property tax assessments collected from Schererville residents and businesses
2. Utility Billing: Water, sewer, and stormwater utility fees charged to residents on a monthly basis; rates effective January 2026
3. Service Fees and Permits: Building permits, business licenses, planning and zoning fees, animal tags, dog park memberships, pavilion rentals, community center rentals
4. Refuse Collection Fees: Trash and recycling collection fees contracted through Republic Services; includes bulk item pickup and hazardous waste disposal coordination
5. Community Event Revenue: Revenue from Celebrate Schererville Fest including vendor fees, ride tickets, wristbands, and sponsorship packages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Town of Schererville is a municipal government providing core local government services to residents and businesses, including police and fire protection, water and sewer utilities, refuse and recycling collection, parks and recreation programming, code enforcement, permitting, and public records administration. It operates a community center, skate park, dog park, and sports facilities, and supports civic engagement through a town council, clerk-treasurer's office, and board of public works. Services are delivered through a town hall office, an online eGov portal, and contracted service partners.

Product overview

Town of Schererville operates as a municipal government providing a comprehensive suite of citizen-facing digital services. The town's online presence consists of multiple integrated service modules including online bill payment through InvoiceCloud, parks program registration via rec1, community center room rentals, document management, events calendar, and utility services (water, stormwater, refuse/recycling). Physical facilities include the Community Center, Schererville Skate Park, Perry Ferrini Dog Park, and multiple parks and recreational amenities. The website also provides access to town codes, ordinances, meeting agendas/minutes, and various forms through the Document Center. These services are built on the CORE content management platform and integrate with Eventeny for vendor registration and American Legal for code library access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Utility Billing and Bill Payment Online service allowing Schererville residents and businesses to view, pay, and manage their water, sewer, and refuse utility bills through a web portal with auto-pay and account history.
• Parks and Recreation Program Registration Registration service for youth and adult sports leagues, recreation programs, classes, and seasonal activities offered by the Schererville Parks and Recreation Department.
• Community Center and Pavilion Rental Facility rental service for the Schererville Community Center, pavilions, and park shelters, available to residents and non-residents for events, parties, and gatherings.
• Schererville Skate Park Public skate park facility available to residents and visitors, providing a dedicated space for skateboarding and related wheeled-sport activities.
• Branch and Leaf / Yard Waste Pickup Seasonal curbside collection service for branches, leaves, and yard waste provided to Schererville residents as part of the town's solid waste and street maintenance operations.
• Refuse and Recycling Collection Curbside refuse, recycling, and bulk waste collection service for Schererville households, delivered through a contracted hauler.
• Water and Sewer Utility Services
• Building, Contractor, and Zoning Permits Permitting service for building, contractor, zoning, and signage applications, administered by the Building Commissioner and Planning and Zoning Department.
• Dog Park Memberships Annual membership service providing access to the Schererville Dog Park, with tiered resident and non-resident pricing.
• Police and Public Safety Services Law enforcement, patrol, and emergency response services delivered by the Schererville Police Department to residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Fire and EMS Services Fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services for Schererville residents and businesses, delivered by the town's fire department.
• Events Calendar and Community Event Programming Community event programming and an online events calendar of town-run activities, festivals, and seasonal events, with registration supported through the Eventeny platform.
• Document Center and Public Records Online document center providing residents access to town codes, ordinances, meeting agendas, minutes, forms, and public records.
• Maps and GIS Services GIS-based map and geographic information services providing residents and businesses with access to parcel, zoning, and municipal maps for Schererville.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company)minorOthers · 23 February 2026NIPSCO is the local energy utility providing natural gas and electricity services. They hold Community Customer Care Centers in Northwest Indiana beginning February 23, 2026, and are referenced as a utility partner for residents on the town's external resources page.
• Republic ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepublic Services is the contracted refuse and recycling collection provider for the Town of Schererville. They observe six holidays (Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and provide weekly trash pickup with bi-weekly recycling collection. The contract includes bulk item pickup, construction debris container coordination, and Freon disposal documentation requirements.
• Lake County Solid Waste Management DistrictminorOthersCounty-level partner for household hazardous waste disposal coordination. The district has drop-off sites for oil-based paints and other household hazardous waste. Schererville residents are directed to their website for recycling information.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Town of Dyer, Indiana: Adjacent Lake County town with a similar population profile. Offers the same general municipal services and competes for residential growth and commercial development along the same highway corridors.
• Town of Highland, Indiana: Lake County, Indiana town of similar scale. Provides the same municipal services and competes directly for residents, retail, and property tax base in the same Northwest Indiana market.
• Town of St. John, Indiana: Lake County, Indiana town providing equivalent municipal services to a comparable residential base. Direct competitor for new residential development and property tax growth in the same submarket.
• Town of Griffith, Indiana: Lake County town offering the same slate of municipal services (police, fire, public works, parks, utility billing). Comparable size and service model, competing for the same regional pool of residents and businesses.
• Town of Munster, Indiana: Neighboring Lake County, Indiana town of comparable size and demographics. Provides the same municipal services (police, fire, parks, utilities, permitting) to a similar residential and commercial base, competing directly for the same regional tax base.
• City of Crown Point, Indiana: Lake County municipal government (city rather than town) that provides a similar full range of services. Functions as a broader incumbent for the same regional tax base and competes for higher-end residential and commercial development.
• City of Merrillville, Indiana: Adjacent Lake County city government offering comparable municipal services. Direct competitor for the same retail, commercial, and residential growth opportunities along the US 30 corridor.
• City of Hammond, Indiana: Larger Lake County, Indiana municipal government with a broader service portfolio. Competes for regional commercial investment and shares the same labor and vendor market for municipal services.
• City of Hobart, Indiana: Lake County, Indiana city government providing the same municipal service portfolio. Competes for retail, light industrial, and residential development in the same Northwest Indiana corridor.

Regional players

• City of East Chicago, Indiana: Lake County, Indiana municipal government operating in the same regional market with comparable service categories. Functions as a regional peer for benchmarking municipal service delivery and competing for industrial and commercial tax base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scherervillein
• Facebookfacebook.com/scherervilleindiana
• Pinterestpinterest.com/svilleparks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-schererville

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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