Hódmezővásárhelyi Vagyonkezelő és Szolgáltató

What Hódmezővásárhelyi Vagyonkezelő és Szolgáltató does

Hódmezővásárhelyi Vagyonkezelő és Szolgáltató Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság (HVSZ Zrt.) is a Hungarian municipal utility company, 100% owned by the local government of Hódmezővásárhely (Hódmezővásárhely Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata), operating five service divisions: district heating, local public transport, parking management, IT/internet services, and property management. Founded in 1991 and employing 51-100 people, the company is headquartered at Kossuth tér 1, Hódmezővásárhely, and operates exclusively within that single city under a municipal mandate.

The district heating division is built on a geothermal renewable energy source, operating the Hódtói Fűtőmű primary plant plus multiple heating substations (Oldalkosár utcai, Kórházi Hőközpont, Mátyás utcai) and serving residential and institutional customers under regulated Hungarian tariffs (e.g., residential heating at 2,891 Ft/GJ; commercial at 4,102 Ft/GJ). The property management division administers municipal housing (social and market-rate), office stock, sports facilities (Balogh Imsi Aréna, Hódtói Sportcsarnok, Hódtói Sport- és Szabadidőközpont), and community centers via public tenders. The informatics division, established independently in 2007, delivers internet connectivity via fiber and microwave, runs the HVSZ Hibakezelő v1.7.1 ticketing system, and operates the E-Ügyfélszolgálat customer portal for billing and meter reading.

Revenue is generated from regulated district heating tariffs, parking fees (e.g., Zone I hourly 400 Ft; monthly resident 7,900 Ft), rental income from municipal real estate, internet/IT service contracts, and transport operations (free with Vámoskártya, 2,000 Ft issue fee). Distribution is entirely direct — through walk-in customer service offices, online portals, payment integrations (Dújnet, OTP Simple, Telenor Wallet, Vodafone Easy Rider, Nemzeti Mobilfizetési Rendszer), and physical infrastructure. The company also holds a 38.17% minority stake in FCC Hódmezővásárhely Köztisztasági Kft., of which 14-15% is being divested via 2026 public tender for 350-375 million HUF.

Name

Hódmezővásárhelyi Vagyonkezelő és Szolgáltató

Legal name

Hódmezővásárhelyi Vagyonkezelő és Szolgáltató Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Website

https://hvszzrt.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HVSZ Zrt. is a 100% municipally owned utility in Hódmezővásárhely, Hungary, providing geothermal district heating, local bus transport, parking management, IT/internet services, and property management under a single city mandate since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Utility Services

NAICS

Utilities (22), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Electric & Other Services Combined (4931)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility Fiber Backbone & Transport Networks (OTN/MPLS, DWDM) (EUADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Municipal & Community Broadband Networks (HDAIACAE)

Keywords

• District heating services
• Municipal property management
• Local public transport
• Public parking management
• Municipal IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hodmezovasarhely

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. District Heating (Távhőszolgáltatás): Recurring fees charged to residential and institutional consumers for geothermal-powered district heating. Pricing follows regulated government-set tariffs ( Ft/GJ for heating, Ft/lm3/év base charges). Revenue is stable and recurring, backed by a regulated utility framework.
2. Parking Services (Parkolás): Hourly, daily, monthly, and annual parking fees in Zone I (city center) and Zone II (beach area). Also includes residential annual permits, healthcare permits, and corporate passes. Fines for non-payment are also collected.
3. Real Estate Rental and Management (Ingatlankezelés): Rental income from municipal-owned residential units (social and market-rate), non-residential spaces (offices, storage, commercial kitchens), community facilities, and sports venues. Rental agreements are typically 1-year with competitive bidding for non-residential units.
4. Internet and IT Services (Informatika): ISP services (optical fiber and microwave), server hosting, web development, and managed IT services for municipal and institutional clients. ÁSZF-compliant service contracts with regulated quality standards.
5. Local Public Transport (Helyi közlekedés): Revenue from local bus services. The city provides free transport via the 'Városkártya' card (2,000 Ft issue fee), suggesting subsidy-based funding from the municipality rather than direct fare revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HVSZ Zrt. is a 100% municipally-owned utility that delivers five integrated public service lines for residents and institutions of Hódmezővásárhely: (1) geothermal-based district heating, (2) local public bus transport (free with the Városkártya), (3) IT services including fiber/microwave internet, server hosting, and web operations, (4) paid parking management across city zones, and (5) municipal property management covering social/market-rate housing, offices, sports arenas, and community halls.

Product overview

HVSZ Zrt. is a municipal utility company providing integrated public services across five core divisions: district heating (távhőszolgáltatás) using geothermal energy, local public transportation, IT services (internet provision and system administration), parking management, and property management. The company operates as a multi-service platform managing both core utilities and community facilities. The property management division oversees rental housing (social and market-based), commercial premises, and multiple community centers including sports arenas (Balogh Imsi Aréna, Hódtói Sportcsarnok), recreation centers, and neighborhood community houses. The IT division provides internet services (fiber optic and microwave), server hosting, and operates a customer ticketing system (HVSZ Hibakezelő). The company also runs specialized housing programs like the Fecskelakás program for young couples and participates in EU-funded energy management system development projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Távhőszolgáltatás (District Heating) Geothermal renewable-energy-based district heating (geotermikus alapú távhőszolgáltatás) delivered to residential and institutional customers in Hódmezővásárhely via the Hódtói Fűtőmű, Oldalkosár utcai Fűtőmű, Kórházi Hőközpont, and Mátyás utcai Hőközpont. Regulated pricing effective 2014-10-01 under 2013 LIV. tv.
• Helyi közlekedés (Local Public Transport) Local bus transportation service operating routes 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 within Hódmezővásárhely. Free travel for holders of the municipal Városkártya (2,000 Ft card issue fee). GTFS data file published for transit apps. Operator: Balaton-Busz Bt.
• Informatika (IT Services) Internet service provision (optical fiber and microwave), server hosting, web development, mail services, system administration, and IT support for municipal and institutional clients under ÁSZF-compliant service contracts. Operates proprietary server farm (saját szerverpark).
• Parkolás (Parking Services) Municipal parking management in Zone I (city center) and Zone II (beach area). Pricing: 400 Ft/hr, day ticket 1,600 Ft, monthly resident permit 7,900 Ft/person, annual resident 79,000 Ft, annual corporate 119,000 Ft. Mobile payment via five partner apps. Zone I free on weekends.
• Ingatlankezelés (Property Management) Municipal property management covering social and market-rate housing, non-residential premises (offices at Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 70 priced at 2,634 Ft/m2 net; storage at 1,832 Ft/m2 net), community halls (5,000-10,000 Ft/hr gross), and sports venues. Allocations through public tenders and Lakásügyi Tanácsadó Testület review; 1-year rental contracts with 3-month deposit.
• Balogh Imsi Aréna Sports arena at Szegfű utca 6/A offering competition hall (20,447 Ft/hr for sports use), mirrored gym (15m x 13m parquet floor), and stage facilities for rent to sports clubs and event organizers.
• Hódtói Sportcsarnok Indoor sports hall at Németh László utca 18 with competition hall, sports/cultural event venue, and equipment rental (geotextile, rubber mats, tables, chairs, mobile stands, stage, barriers).
• Hódtói Sport- és Szabadidőközpont Sports and recreation center at Tóalj utca (13136/45 hrsz.) with small hall, large hall, artificial turf football pitch, basketball court, and aula for rent.
• Kishomoki Közösségi Ház Community center in Kishomok offering hall rental (6,350 Ft/hr regular) for events, with differentiated pricing for community-building and public interest events.
• Észak utcai Közösségi Ház Community center on Észak utca offering hall rental with kitchen facilities and air conditioning for community events.
• Fecskelakás Program Subsidized municipal housing program offering renovated apartments to young married couples and partners on a 5-year term, subject to housing savings requirements and income-based eligibility criteria.
• Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 70. Office Building Office building at Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 70. with 11 rooms (0-15 m2), 9 rooms (16-30 m2), and 1 room (>31 m2) available for rent without tender, located on the 2nd floor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of m3 natural gas saved annually through geothermal district heating; thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided per year.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FCC Hódmezővásárhely Köztisztasági Kft.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026HVSZ Zrt. holds 38.17% ownership stake in this sanitation and waste management company (registered capital 131M Ft). A public tender is active for the sale of 14–15% of this share, at a starting price of 350–375M Ft. The HVSZ retains entitlement to the 2025 dividend on the original share even after partial sale. FCC handles municipal sanitation and street cleaning services in Hódmezővásárhely.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Magyar Telekom: Hungary's largest telecom operator providing fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and IT services to residential and institutional customers. Comparable as a major telecom and ISP provider with regulated service obligations.
• NISZ Nemzeti Infokommunikációs Szolgáltató: Hungarian state-owned IT and infocommunications service provider for government institutions. Comparable as a public-sector ISP and IT infrastructure provider serving institutional clients with regulated quality standards.
• Invitel (now part of 4iG/DIGI group): Hungarian regional telecom and ISP serving residential and business customers with fiber, internet, and managed IT services. Comparable in operating fiber-based ISP and managed IT services for institutional clients outside the capital.
• E.ON Hungária: Major multi-utility serving Hungarian households and institutions with electricity, gas, and district heating in select areas. Comparable in offering integrated regulated utility services to residential customers.
• MVM Csoport: Hungarian state-owned national energy group covering generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and gas. Comparable as a major incumbent utility operating under regulated frameworks across multiple service lines.

Regional players

• FKF Fővárosi Közterület-fenntartó: Budapest's municipal waste management and public space maintenance company. Comparable as a municipally owned company providing essential public services (sanitation/street cleaning) with shared municipal ownership and regulatory frameworks.
• Szegedi Hőszolgáltató: District heating operator in Szeged (Hódmezővásárhely's neighboring city). Operates a comparable regulated district heating network with similar residential and institutional customer base in the same regional market.
• Városgazda XVIII. kerületi Ingatlan- és Városüzemeltetési Kft. Budapest district-level municipal company managing properties, public spaces, and local infrastructure for one Budapest district. Comparable as a municipally-owned multi-service infrastructure/property manager operating under city mandate.

Direct peers

• BKM Budapesti Közlekedési Művek: Budapest municipal public transport operator providing bus, tram, metro, and trolley services under city mandate. Comparable as a municipally owned public transport utility providing local bus services with regulated ticketing.
• FŐTÁV (Budapesti Távhőszolgáltató): Budapest's main district heating utility, operating the largest geothermal/fossil-fuel heating network in Hungary. Directly comparable as a municipally mandated district heating operator serving residential and institutional customers with regulated tariffs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hvszzrt
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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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