City of Bremerton

What City of Bremerton does

The City of Bremerton is a Washington State municipal government headquartered at 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA, serving approximately 50,000 residents with the full range of municipal services typical of a mid-sized U.S. city. Core functions include public safety (police and fire departments, with a fire station at 911 Park Avenue), public works and utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, and engineering), parks and recreation, community development and permitting, municipal court, and financial services. The city manages substantial fixed infrastructure, including a 32 MGD wastewater treatment plant and 20 MGD combined sewer overflow plant at 1600 Oyster Bay Ave South, 300 miles of water transmission and distribution mains, 17 reservoirs, 39 sewage lift stations, 13 production wells, and 319 lane miles of streets.

The city's digital infrastructure is built on the CivicPlus civic engagement platform, integrating multiple service modules — an official website (bremertonwa.gov), online payments, utility billing via Invoice Cloud, online permitting and inspections, a Form Center, Document Center, staff directory, community events calendar, and Maps & GIS. The City also operates BKAT (Bremerton Kitsap Access Television), a public education and government access cable channel broadcasting on Comcast channel 12 and Astound/Wave Channel 3, reaching approximately 50,000 households across Kitsap County with on-demand streaming through a Castus VOD widget. Operational technology includes a customer response program called Bremerton1 for non-emergency service requests (graffiti, potholes, illegal dumping).

Revenue is generated through tax collection (property, sales, and lodging taxes), utility billing for water/wastewater/stormwater services, business licensing and permitting fees, municipal court fines, and recreation program fees. Utility customers include a 40% discount tier for qualifying low-income households (scaled thresholds effective January 2026, from $23,475 for one-person households to $81,225 for eight-person households) and seniors age 62+ with income under $40,000. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer through City Hall counter services, the online portal, phone/email channels, parks and recreation facilities, BKAT, and emergency services. Strategic positioning emphasizes affordable waterfront living, ferry proximity to Seattle, and cultural amenities, including pursuit of Creative District designation and a 29-year track record of Tree City USA recognition.

Name

City of Bremerton

Legal name

City of Bremerton

Website

https://bremertonwa.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Bremerton is a Washington State municipal government serving approximately 50,000 residents with public safety, utilities, parks, permitting, and community services, delivered through a CivicPlus-powered digital platform and physical infrastructure including a 32 MGD wastewater treatment plant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Utilities (221), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and wastewater utilities
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation programs
• Permitting and inspections

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Utility Billing Services: Revenue from water, wastewater, and stormwater services to residential and commercial customers. Includes a 40% discount program for qualifying low-income households and seniors.
2. Tax Revenue: Property taxes, sales taxes, and other municipal tax revenues supporting general city operations and services.
3. Licensing and Permitting Fees: Revenue from business licenses, construction permits, land use permits, and other regulatory fees.
4. Fines and Court Fees: Municipal court fines, parking violations, and other regulatory penalties.
5. Lodging Tax Revenue: Hotel and short-term rental taxes collected within the city, distributed to support tourism promotion and visitor-related facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Bremerton provides municipal government services to approximately 50,000 residents of Bremerton, Washington, including water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, public safety (police and fire), parks and recreation programs, permitting and inspections, and community development services. The city operates 319 lane miles of streets, 300 miles of water mains, 39 sewage lift stations, a 32 MGD wastewater treatment plant, and Gold Mountain Golf Club. Services are delivered through City Hall, online portals, parks, and community facilities.

Product overview

The City of Bremerton's digital presence consists of a unified civic engagement platform (CivicEngage) that integrates multiple service modules including the official website, online payment system, utility billing, permitting and inspections, parks and recreation management, BKAT public access television, staff directory, document center, and community events calendar. The core product is the official municipal website at bremertonwa.gov, which serves as the central hub for all city services. Key service modules include Bremerton1 (customer response program), Form Center (online applications), Document Center (records repository), Online Payments (utility bills, taxes, fees), Parks & Recreation facilities management, and BKAT public television. These modules operate together within the CivicPlus-powered platform to provide residents with integrated access to government services, public safety information, community resources, and civic participation tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT): Public Education and Government (PEG) Access television station airing programming on Comcast channel 12 and Astound/Wave Channel 3, serving approximately 50,000 households throughout Kitsap County.

Products and services

• Water Utility Services Municipal drinking water supply service for Bremerton residents and businesses, supported by 13 production wells, 17 reservoirs, 300 miles of water mains, and a 1.4 billion-gallon reservoir at Casad Dam. Includes water quality reporting, conservation programs, and low-income/senior discount programs.
• Wastewater Treatment Services Municipal wastewater treatment service managed through a 32 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant and a 20 MGD Combined Sewer Overflow Treatment Plant, supported by 39 sewage lift stations throughout the city.
• Stormwater Management Services Municipal stormwater management including infrastructure operations, FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) compliance program for commercial food service establishments, water pollution reporting hotline, and downspout disconnection program.
• Police Services Law enforcement and public safety services provided by the Bremerton Police Department including patrol operations, detective division, crime prevention, records, home detention, and emergency response via 911.
• Fire Services Fire suppression, emergency response, and fire prevention services provided by the Bremerton Fire Department operating from multiple stations including Fire Station #1 at 911 Park Avenue.
• Parks and Recreation Programs City-operated parks and recreation programs including facility reservations, athletics leagues, senior center activities, recreation programming, and management of parks, open spaces, and community centers including Sheridan Park Community Center.
• Gold Mountain Golf Club City-owned golf facility featuring two 18-hole championship courses at Gold Mountain Golf Course, open to the public for golfing services.
• Permitting and Inspections Online and in-person permitting services for building permits, land use permits, and inspection scheduling through the city's permitting system. Available via the Permit Center at City Hall and the online portal.
• BKAT (Bremerton Kitsap Access Television) Public Education and Government (PEG) Access television station broadcasting government meetings and community programming on Comcast channel 12 and Astound/Wave Channel 3, reaching approximately 50,000 households throughout Kitsap County.
• Municipal Court Services Municipal court services handling traffic violations, parking violations, and other regulatory matters within city jurisdiction, including fine collection and court proceedings.
• Utility Billing Services Online utility billing service for water, sewer, and stormwater charges via Invoice Cloud, including rate information, fee schedules, and applications for low-income subsidy and senior discount programs.
• Business Licensing and Tax Services Business license issuance, tax licensing administration, and registration fee collection for businesses operating within city limits, available online and at City Hall.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water use maintained below 160 gallons per day per single family household (3-year average)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• ComcastcoreTechnology or IntegrationCable provider for BKAT public access television programming on channel 12, reaching households throughout Kitsap County.
• Astound/WavecoreTechnology or IntegrationCable provider for BKAT public access television programming on channel 3, reaching households throughout Kitsap County.
• Downtown Bremerton AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Fan Zone Watch Parties and special events at Quincy Square for community gatherings and soccer viewing.
• KCR (Kitsap Community Resources)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), providing energy assistance vouchers for utility bill discounts.
• Washington State FerriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFerry service connecting Bremerton to Seattle, supporting regional transportation and tourism access.
• Bremerton School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for school nutrition programs including lunch provision for summer playground participants.
• Olympic CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution in Bremerton providing advanced technical degrees and community services including Business Relations Center.
• Kitsap CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partnership for BKAT Advisory Committee representing Kitsap County districts and community access television services.
• EPA WaterSenseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership for water efficiency through Alliance for Water Efficiency membership and EPA WaterSense partnership.
• Alliance for Water EfficiencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization membership supporting water efficiency programs and conservation initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Wenatchee, WA: Washington municipality of comparable size operating water, wastewater, parks including a municipal golf course, and convention/tourism facilities. Similar mid-sized municipal operating model with a waterfront/riverfront identity.
• City of Olympia, WA: Washington state capital and mid-sized municipal government on Puget Sound operating water, wastewater, stormwater, parks, and permitting services to a comparable resident base. Most directly comparable peer due to similar size, regulatory environment, and utility mandate.
• City of Kirkland, WA: Larger Eastside Puget Sound city operating water, wastewater, stormwater, parks, and public works for a lakeside community within the Seattle metro. Comparable utility mandate and waterfront/community identity, though at greater scale.
• City of Lakewood, WA: Mid-sized Washington municipality near a major military installation (joint base) operating water, sewer, stormwater, parks, and public safety services. Comparable scale and full-service municipal operating model.
• City of Longview, WA: Mid-sized Washington city of similar population operating municipal utilities, parks and recreation, public access television, and permitting. Comparable in scale, service mix, and reliance on diversified revenue streams.
• City of Lacey, WA: Mid-sized Washington municipality adjacent to a larger metro (Olympia) operating water, wastewater, parks, and public works services with a similar population base. Comparable in scale and service mix despite different geography.
• City of Bellingham, WA: Waterfront Pacific Northwest city of comparable scale operating its own water and wastewater utilities, parks system including a municipal golf course, public access television, and a Creative District-style arts identity. Closely mirrors Bremerton's waterfront community positioning.
• City of Port Angeles, WA: Strait of Juan de Fuca coastal Washington city of similar population operating water, sewer, stormwater, parks, public access television, and ferry-served tourism. Comparable on coastal identity, utility operations, and ferry-adjacent tourism.
• City of Edmonds, WA: Puget Sound waterfront city in the Seattle metro with ferry service, comparable utility operations, parks system, and Creative District-style arts programming. Similar waterfront, arts, and Seattle-adjacent positioning.

Regional players

• Kitsap County, WA: County government encompassing Bremerton and operating complementary public works, public access television (co-partner on BKAT Advisory Committee), and community development functions. Provides the regional policy and funding backdrop against which Bremerton's operations are set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CityofBremerton
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC70NBsJgdGsmDVHRHkTsJrw/videos
• Facebookbremertonwa.gov/facebook
• LinkedInbremertonwa.gov/linkedin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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