Name

Flekkefjord kommune

Legal name

Flekkefjord kommune

Website

https://flekkefjord.kommune.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government / Municipal Public Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Paramedicine & Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH/CP) Programs (HLAFANAI)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Primary healthcare services
• Kindergarten and education
• Urban planning and infrastructure
• Waste and water management

Headquarters

HQ city

Flekkefjord

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal taxes: Property tax (eiendomsskatt) levied on all real property including homes, vacation properties, and commercial properties. General tax rate of 7 promille, with reduced rate of 2 promille for residential and vacation properties.
2. State transfers: Government funding from national level to ensure equal services across Norway regardless of location.
3. Fees and charges: Fees for water, sewage, waste collection, building permits, and other municipal services.
4. Property tax (Eiendomsskatt): Currently at 2 promille for homes and vacation properties, down from 2.6 promille in 2024. 7 promille for commercial properties.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Flekkefjord kommune is a Norwegian municipality providing mandated public services to approximately 9,373 residents across service categories including health and welfare, kindergarten and school education, planning/building/fire/property services, roads/water/waste management, culture/sports/leisure, business/agriculture/port services, and senior services. Services are funded by property tax (2 promille for residential, 7 promille for commercial), state transfers, and municipal fees, and delivered through the Rådhuset town hall, the Innbygger iSør citizen app, MinSide self-service portal, and direct home care.

Product overview

Flekkefjord kommune is a Norwegian municipality offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services to approximately 9,373 residents. The municipality operates a unified service platform centered around the Innbygger iSør citizen app and MinSide digital portal, supplemented by a network of service categories covering health and welfare, kindergarten and school, urban planning and construction, roads and water infrastructure, culture and sports, business development, and senior services. Key facilities include Flekkefjord Sparebank Arena (sports), Ueneshallen (swimming/hall), and the municipal port. Recent infrastructure projects include a new Søyland activity center, Fjellparken stage construction, and co-location of health station and rehabilitation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innbygger iSør: A citizen engagement app used to inform residents about important news and events from the municipality and other local community actors.

Products and services

• Innbygger iSør citizen app Citizen information app informing residents about important news and events from the municipality and local community actors; available on AppStore and Google Play with push notification capabilities and shared calendar across Agder municipalities.
• MinSide self-service portal Digital self-service portal for citizens to access municipal services, view invoices, and manage their interactions with the municipality.
• Helse og velferd (Health and Welfare services) Municipal health services including health station, home care, mental health support, assisted living facilities, child welfare, and public health programs, available to all residents.
• Barnehage og skole (Kindergarten and School) Municipal kindergarten, primary school, SFO (after-school care), adult education, health station, BTI, child welfare, and PPT (psychological-pedagogical service) provided to resident children and families.
• Plan, bygg, brann og eiendom (Planning, Building, Fire and Property) Building permits, property information, maps, area and regulatory plans, sectioning, surveying, fire safety, and chimney sweeping services provided to residents, businesses, and developers.
• Vei, vann og renovasjon (Roads, Water and Waste) Municipal traffic and parking management, water meter service, water and sewage connections, drinking water, stormwater management, waste collection calendar, garbage bags, and recycling services provided to all residents.
• Kultur, idrett og fritid (Culture, Sports and Leisure) Municipal leisure activities, outdoor life programs, sports facilities, venue rental, subsidies, and events management for residents and visitors.
• Næringsliv, landbruk og havn (Business, Agriculture and Port) Business development fund administration, alcohol and serving licenses, agriculture and forestry services, port services, and nature and environmental services for local enterprises.
• Økonomi, gebyr og skatt (Economy, Fees and Tax) Municipal housing loans, housing support (bostøtte), subsidies, invoicing, and fee services for residents and property owners.
• Senior i Flekkefjord Digital information and service hub for seniors covering housing planning, activities, exercise tips, and age-friendly municipal services.
• Flekkefjord Sparebank Arena Municipal multi-purpose sports arena offering strength training, squash, padel, climbing hall, bouldering room, and football facilities to residents and visitors.
• Ueneshallen Municipal indoor sports hall (Ueneshallen) with swimming pool and fitness facilities available to residents and visitors.
• Flekkefjord Havn (Port Services) Port and harbor services including mooring facilities at Kirkehamn fiskerihavn, Abelnes havn, and Hidra for commercial and recreational maritime users.
• Frivillighetens hus (House of Voluntary Work) and Frivilligsentralen Municipal hub for volunteer coordination through Frivilligsentralen and Flekkefjord Aktiv Ung youth engagement programs at Dr. Krafts gate 19.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% reduction in travel time for home care services using AI route planning
• +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

Integration12 records

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Sørlandet sykehus (Sørlandet Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Flekkefjord municipality and Sørlandet sykehus on combined nursing positions across organizations. Project testing cross-organizational nursing positions, with experiences shared through Sykepleien article.
• NUBU (Nasjonalt Utviklingssenter for Barn og Unge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPALS-kommune partnership - municipality collaborating with NUBU to implement Positive Behavior Support methodology across all schools and kindergartens for creating safe and positive learning environments.
• Agder FylkeskommunemajorTechnology or IntegrationCounty municipality provides Gadder platform - AI-driven digital tool for energy efficiency - to all municipalities and residents in Agder. Platform developed in collaboration with energy advisors.
• Prosjektgruppen ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject management for health station co-location project.
• VismamajorTechnology or IntegrationProvider of FLYT Route Planner for home care services - AI-powered planning tool optimizing routes and assignments for healthcare staff.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Farsund kommune: Neighboring Lister-region municipality with similar coastal economy, port operations, and small-scale municipal structure. Operates comparable public services funded by the same Agder county framework.
• Kvinesdal kommune: Adjacent Agder municipality of comparable population size and rural-coastal character. Shares the same personvernombud service via DDV and similar dependence on state transfers.
• Lyngdal kommune: Neighboring Agder municipality of similar small-to-mid scale, sharing a data protection officer and project staff with Flekkefjord. Directly comparable on service portfolio, tax structure, and regional funding dynamics.
• Lindesnes kommune: Agder-region municipality that shares DDV data protection services with Flekkefjord. Comparable service mix including home care, schools, and infrastructure, with similar reliance on Visma/ACOS technology stack.

Others

• Agder fylkeskommune: County-level government that provides the Gadder energy-efficiency AI platform to Flekkefjord residents and coordinates regional initiatives. Acts as an enabling/ecosystem layer above municipal operations.

Broad incumbents

• Kristiansand kommune: Largest municipality in Agder county. Operates the same statutory public services but at much greater scale; serves as the regional anchor and counterpart for inter-municipal collaboration on healthcare and culture.

Regional players

• Mandal kommune: Historically part of Vest-Agder (which Flekkefjord's Miljøfyrtårn certifier covers up to Mandal). Comparable coastal municipal services with overlapping regional economic and tourism dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Flekkefjord.kommune
• Instagraminstagram.com/flekkefjord_k
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flekkefjord-kommune

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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