Municipalité de Saint-Agapit

What Municipalité de Saint-Agapit does

Municipalité de Saint-Agapit is a Quebec municipal corporation operating within the MRC de Lotbinière in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada. As a locally elected government entity, it provides a comprehensive suite of civic services to residents and businesses located within its territorial jurisdiction, including waste collection and recycling (with mandatory 360-liter rolling bins for garbage, recycling, and organic matter), an Écocentre for branches and construction debris, water distribution across approximately 1,453 connections over 23.68 km of network, fire safety service staffed by a director, assistant director, and approximately 20 part-time firefighters responding to over 100 emergency calls annually, urban planning and permit issuance, and tax collection under a six-installment schedule with 12% annual interest on arrears.

The municipality's core offerings extend into recreation, culture, and community services: Camp de jour Le Rocambolesque (day camp for ages 5-10), Générations Be Apit (youth programming for ages 11-12), Scène des Générations (free outdoor summer performances), the Bibliothèque aux Mille Mots public library, Jardins d'Amanda community garden, a 24/7 community fridge for food sharing, and rental halls (Complexe des Seigneuries, Chalet des loisirs at $250, Salle La Rencontre at $100). Technology infrastructure supporting these services is primarily conventional SaaS rather than proprietary: the Voilà portal handles online tax account management and electronic billing, the Qidigo platform manages leisure activity registration, the SOMUM system provides automated emergency calling alerts to citizens, SIGALE provides interactive mapping, and an online form-based water meter reading system accepts annual photo-uploaded readings.

Revenue is generated through mandatory and voluntary streams typical of Quebec municipal corporations: recurring annual property taxes (the primary source), transfer duties on real estate transactions (0.5% on the first $62,900, 1.0% on $62,900–$315,000, 1.5% above $315,000), one-time building and demolition permits, $20 dog licenses with $150 kennel licenses, facility rentals, and unit-priced environmental products ($35 rain barrels, $130 rolling bins). The municipality coordinates regional services through the MRC de Lotbinière's framework of 18 municipalities, including collective transport (Express Lotbinière), adapted mobility service (Transport adapté de Lotbinière), and home childcare coordination via Bureau coordonnateur Rayons de Soleil, which supports approximately 80 childcare providers across the region. Public safety is delivered in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec. Recent strategic posture is set by the Planification stratégique 2021-2025, Politique culturelle 2024-2027, and Politique et plan de développement durable 2024-2034, with reputational distinction from the 4th Fleuron (4-star) horticultural classification and UNICEF Canada's Municipalité amies des enfants recognition.

Name

Municipalité de Saint-Agapit

Legal name

Municipalité de Saint-Agapit

Website

https://st-agapit.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Municipalité de Saint-Agapit is a Quebec municipal government entity providing waste management, water distribution, fire safety, recreation, and tax collection services to residents and businesses within its MRC de Lotbinière jurisdiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government / Municipal Administration

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Water Supply (4941), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAH

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Property tax collection
• Waste management
• Leisure programs
• Fire safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Agapit

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Property Taxes: Annual property taxes collected from residents based on property assessment values. Taxes are payable in up to 6 installments with 12% annual interest on overdue amounts.
2. Transfer Duties (Droit de mutation): Property transfer tax paid by new property purchasers, calculated based on purchase price or assessed value, with rates of 0.5% on first $62,900, 1.0% on $62,900-$315,000, and 1.5% on amounts exceeding $315,000
3. Dog Licenses: $20 per dog license fee, $150 for kennel licenses, with automatic renewal via tax account
4. Service Fees and Permits: Various fees including building permits, pool permits, demolition permits, septic system permits, and other municipal service fees
5. Facility Rental: Revenue from renting municipal facilities including Salle La Rencontre ($100), Chalet des loisirs ($250), and Complexe des Seigneuries
6. Environmental Products: Sale of rain barrels ($35) and rolling bins ($130) for waste management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Municipalité de Saint-Agapit is a Quebec municipal government corporation that delivers local government services to its residents. Core functions include property tax billing and collection, building and septic permits, urban planning, bi-weekly waste/recycling/organic collection, an Écocentre, a municipal water distribution network, fire safety service, public events, and recreation programs for all ages, all delivered through a municipal office, an online tax portal (Voilà), an activity registration platform (Qidigo), and community facilities.

Product overview

Municipalité de Saint-Agapit is a Quebec municipal government offering a comprehensive suite of citizen services through its website and municipal facilities. The municipality operates a portfolio of recreational facilities (Scène des Générations outdoor performance venue, Complexe des Seigneuries event complex, Chalet des loisirs and Salle La Rencontre rental halls), seasonal programs (Camp de jour Le Rocambolesque for ages 5-10, Générations Be Apit for ages 11-12), environmental services (Écocentre, waste collection with mandatory 360L bins for garbage/recycling/organics), and community resources (Bibliothèque aux Mille Mots library, Jardins d'Amanda community garden, community fridge). Online citizen services include the Voilà portal for tax management and Qidigo for activity registrations. The municipality also manages public infrastructure including trails (Sentier de la rivière Noire), sports facilities (Pavillon Sportif), and provides adaptive transportation services through Express Lotbinière partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp de jour Le Rocambolesque Summer day camp offering 8 weeks of supervised activities for children ages 5-10, including sports, creative games, and special events, with optional before/after daycare services.
• Générations Be Apit Summer programming specifically designed for youth ages 11-12, operating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, including lunch service and supervised activities.
• Scène des Générations Outdoor performance stage with a grassy hillside for seating, hosting free summer concerts, theatrical performances and family shows; moves to a tent under rain.
• Portail Voilà — Tax Services Online portal for municipal tax management enabling residents to view tax accounts, receive electronic statements, and pay via pre-authorized debit, in up to six installments.
• Écocentre Saint-Agapit Municipal drop-off ecocenter accepting branches, construction debris, iron, and concrete, operating seasonally (May to November); access requires completing a form to receive an access code.
• Collectes — Waste Collection Services Municipal waste management service including bi-weekly garbage and recycling collection, brown-bin organic collection, and twice-yearly bulk item collection using standardized 360-litre rolling bins.
• Transport adapté et collectif Adaptive and collective transportation services delivered via regional partners: Express Lotbinière on-demand and fixed-route service, adapted transport for persons with reduced mobility, and volunteer accompaniment-transport for seniors aged 50+.
• Complexe des Seigneuries Multi-purpose event complex featuring multiple halls suitable for birthdays, weddings, family receptions, meetings, and corporate events.
• Chalet des loisirs (rental) Leisure hall rental facility spanning over 2,100 square feet, accommodating 100-125 people, with equipped kitchenette, furniture, projector and large screen; rental rate $250 plus taxes.
• Salle La Rencontre (rental) Intimate event venue accommodating up to 25 people, near Parc des Générations, including refrigerator, microwave, bathroom, tables and chairs; rental rate $100 plus taxes.
• Bibliothèque aux Mille Mots Public library offering reading materials and community learning resources for residents.
• Jardins d'Amanda (community garden) Community garden operated on a self-service basis at the end of avenue Olivier for residents to grow vegetables, herbs and other plantings, with a rain barrel for irrigation.
• Frigo communautaire Community refrigerator located at Place du Couvent, accessible 24 hours per day year-round, allowing residents to share surplus food and combat food insecurity while reducing waste.
• Service de gardiennage — Gardiens avertis Babysitting referral service connecting residents with trained, Red Cross-certified young babysitters who have completed the Gardiens avertis training program.
• Piste cyclable (cycling path) Bicycle path connecting to the MRC de Lotbinière linear park network, offering cycling routes through the region for residents and visitors.
• Sentier de la rivière Noire Pedestrian trail along the Noire River offering riverside walking, with alternative access from the bike path near L'Oie Toquée during partial closure for water well work.
• Marché Public de Saint-Agapit Public farmers market held at Halte-Vélo every Sunday from 9 AM to noon, from June through October, promoting local products and supporting local producers.
• Municipal Water Service (aqueduc) Municipal water distribution network spanning 23.68 km serving approximately 1,453 connections, with an annual online water meter reading submission process (Compteur d'eau).
• Building and Septic Permits Building, pool, demolition, septic, and signage permit issuance administered by the Urban Planning department with unit pricing by project type and a 30-day processing time.
• Dog and Kennel Licences Annual dog license ($20, valid for the dog's lifetime) and kennel license ($150), with automatic renewal via the resident's tax account.
• Property Tax and Transfer Duty Billing Annual municipal property tax billing with up to six installments (interest of 12% annually on overdue amounts), plus tiered transfer duties (droit de mutation) on property transfers (0.5% on first $62,900; 1.0% on $62,900–$315,000; 1.5% above $315,000).

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire service responds to over 100 emergency calls annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Info-Collectes (MRC de Lotbinière)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2016Manages waste collection inquiries and services including trash, recycling, and organic matter collection schedules for Saint-Agapit residents. Contact: 367-447-0311 or [email protected]
• MRC de LotbinièrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional county municipality comprising 18 municipalities including Saint-Agapit. Partners on waste management (organic collection, Écocentre), childcare coordination, transport, environmental programs, and regional planning. MRC administers regional septic tank pumping services.
• Express LotbinièrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollective transport service for MRC de Lotbinière residents, offering on-demand express taxi and fixed-line services. Facilitates both internal and external regional travel.
• Transport adapté de LotbinièrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccessible transportation for persons with reduced mobility in the MRC de Lotbinière region. Supports professional, economic, and social activities.
• Carrefour des Personnes Ainées de LotbinièreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilingual volunteer transport and accompaniment service for people 50+ who cannot travel independently. Serves medical appointments and essential services.
• Bureau coordonnateur Rayons de SoleilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoordinates home childcare services across 18 municipalities in MRC de Lotbinière. Supports approximately 80 home childcare providers to ensure educational and safe environment for children.
• Carrefour emploi LotbinièrecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional employment center providing newcomer integration services, discovering local services, activities, networking, and community involvement opportunities. Located at 1159 rue Principale, Saint-Agapit.
• ABC LotbinièreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench language learning (francisation) services for newcomers to the region needing language support.
• Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des ForêtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides tree seedlings for annual tree distribution program. Partners with Association forestière des deux rives (AF2R) for reforestation and environmental awareness.
• 127e Groupe Scouts AgapogilminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal scout group that assists with annual tree seedling distribution and community environmental initiatives.
• Grap de LotbinièreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional group supporting community fridge project, collaborating with municipality, Aide Alimentaire Lotbinière, Club Lions St-Agapit, and Carrefour emploi.
• Espace MUNI and UNICEF CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational child-friendly municipalities network. Recognized Saint-Agapit for commitment to children's rights and wellbeing through Municipalité amies des enfants program.
• Sûreté du QuébeccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvincial police service providing public safety, crime prevention, incident response, patrolling, and investigation services for the municipal territory.
• Club Lions de Saint-AgapitminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal service club maintaining Les Jardins d'Amanda community garden and supporting community fridge initiative.
• Aide Alimentaire LotbinièreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFood assistance organization (418 728-4201, 188-A boul. Laurier, Laurier-Station) partnering on community fridge project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Municipalité de Saint-Flavien: Direct peer — small Quebec municipality within MRC de Lotbinière that jointly operates the Éocentre with Saint-Agapit (Saint-Flavien Éocentre is referenced as alternate access point). Comparability is based on similar municipal scale, identical regional context (MRC de Lotbinière), and overlapping waste management infrastructure.
• Municipalité de Laurier-Station: Direct peer — small Chaudière-Appalaches municipality referenced in Saint-Agapit's community fridge partnership via Aide Alimentaire Lotbinière (located at 188-A boul. Laurier). Similar scale, geographic proximity, and overlapping MRC/citizen service portfolio make it a close comparable.
• Municipalité de Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage: Direct peer — very small rural municipality within MRC de Lotbinière delivering an analogous portfolio of citizen services. Comparable in population scale, service mix, and regional governance context, making it a strong operational peer.
• Municipalité de Saint-Apollinaire: Direct peer — growing small municipality in MRC de Lotbinière offering the same standard municipal services including property taxation, urban planning, waste collection, and leisure programming. Geographic and administrative proximity makes it a close operational comparable.
• Municipalité de Sainte-Croix: Direct peer — small Quebec municipality in MRC de Lotbinière providing comparable municipal services (taxes, permits, waste, leisure, fire safety). Shares the same regional coordination layer and similar population scale as Saint-Agapit.
• Municipalité de Lotbinière: Direct peer — another small municipality within MRC de Lotbinière offering the same portfolio of municipal services (taxes, waste, permits, leisure). Co-participates in regional programs and shares the same MRC coordination structure as Saint-Agapit.

Regional players

• Ville de Donnacona: Regional player — small city in the Portneuf MRC along the St. Lawrence, geographically close to Saint-Agapit in Chaudière-Appalaches. Slightly larger in population but offers a similar full municipal service portfolio (taxes, water, waste, fire, leisure, urban planning), making it a relevant regional comparable for scale benchmarking.

Others

• MRC de Lotbinière: Others — the regional county municipality (supra-municipal body) that coordinates shared services for Saint-Agapit and 17 other municipalities, including Info-Collectes waste management, Rayons de Soleil childcare, Express Lotbinière transport, and environmental programs. Functions as an ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Fédération québécoise des municipalités: Others — provincial umbrella organization representing Quebec municipalities, providing policy advocacy, training, and shared services to members including Saint-Agapit. Ecosystem participant rather than direct comparator.

Broad incumbents

• Ville de Lévis: Broad incumbent — significantly larger municipality in Chaudière-Appalaches providing the full municipal service stack across a much bigger population base. Serves as a relevant upper-scale benchmark for the broader range of services Saint-Agapit could expand into as it grows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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