Blair Township

What Blair Township does

Blair Township is a second-class township government under the Pennsylvania Code, located in south-central Blair County and serving a population of just under 5,000 residents across an area of slightly less than 9,000 acres. Established in November 1839 from Frankstown Township in Huntingdon County, the township operates as a municipal authority providing public safety, infrastructure, and administrative services through three principal in-house departments (Administrative, Police, and Highway) supplemented by a separately constituted Water & Sewer Authority (established 1968), a Planning Commission, a contracted building code enforcement officer, and coordination with four volunteer fire companies.

The township's service portfolio spans law enforcement (five full-time Act 120-certified officers with 24/7 coverage and NCIC access via the Regional Police Record and Criminal Identification Center), highway maintenance (four-person road crew handling snow/ice removal, pothole repair, stormwater ditches, and yard waste), water and sewer infrastructure, building permits and code enforcement under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, MS4 stormwater management, tax collection, planning review, and community programs such as prescription drug disposal, vacation home checks, and business surveys. The technology stack is conventional municipal tooling: NCIC terminal access, Smart911 and Alert Blair County emergency notification platforms, Ecode360 online codification, PA One Call System (811), and Google Translate for accessibility. No proprietary software, API, or AI/ML capability is developed or disclosed.

Revenue is generated entirely through statutory municipal revenue streams rather than commercial sales: a 0.559-mill township property tax, a $5 per capita tax on adults 18+, a $52 Local Services Tax on residents earning above $12,000, a 1% Earned Income Tax collected via the Blair County Tax Collection Bureau, state-allocated Liquid Fuels funds for highway purposes, building permit fees, and Water & Sewer Authority fees. Governance is by a three-member elected Board of Supervisors serving six-year staggered terms, with administrative, police, and highway portfolios divided among the chair, vice-chair, and third supervisor. The township has experienced steady population growth despite broader Blair County demographic erosion, and maintains no zoning ordinance, which is unusual among Pennsylvania municipalities and provides development flexibility within its jurisdiction.

Name

Blair Township

Legal name

Blair Township

Website

https://blairtownship-pa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1839

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blair Township is a second-class Pennsylvania municipality serving roughly 5,000 residents across about 9,000 acres in Blair County, providing police, highway maintenance, water/sewer, permitting, tax collection, and planning services funded by property, per capita, earned income, and local services taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Highway maintenance
• Property tax collection
• Building code enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Duncansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax: Property taxes collected at 0.559 millage rate for township services. Determined by multiplying property assessment by millage rate.
2. Earned Income Tax (EIT): 1% of residents' qualifying income collected through the Blair County Tax Collection Bureau, typically via payroll deductions.
3. Local Services Tax: $52.00 per year for residents earning $12,000 or more annually and working in Blair Township. Collected by Blair County Tax Collection Bureau.
4. Per Capita Tax: $5.00 per person annually for all persons age 18 and over, including college students claiming Blair Township as residence.
5. Liquid Fuels Funds: State-allocated funds for highway maintenance and road-related projects, including equipment purchases.
6. Water & Sewer Authority Revenue: Fees collected for water and sewerage infrastructure services. Authority created in 1968 under PA law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blair Township is a second-class township government under Pennsylvania Code that provides municipal services to its residents and businesses in south-central Blair County, Pennsylvania. Core service lines include police protection (5 full-time officers, 24/7 coverage), highway maintenance (snow/ice removal, road repair, stormwater ditch maintenance), tax collection (property, earned income, local services, per capita), building permits and code enforcement under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, water and sewer infrastructure through the Blair Township Water & Sewer Authority, planning commission reviews, and coordination with four volunteer fire companies.

Product overview

Blair Township operates as a second-class township under Pennsylvania Code, providing comprehensive municipal services through multiple departments. The township's service portfolio includes public safety (police, fire coordination, code enforcement), infrastructure (highway maintenance, water/sewer utilities, stormwater management), and administrative functions (permits, tax collection, planning). Services are delivered through a combination of in-house departments (Police, Highway, Administrative) and contracted/third-party providers (building code enforcement via Code Compliance Solutions, engineering via Stiffler McGraw, legal via Fanelli Legal, planning consultant via Keller Engineers). The township also coordinates with external agencies including Blair County 911, PA One Call System, and Alert Blair County for emergency management. No commercial products or SaaS offerings are sold; all services are taxpayer-funded municipal functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Services Full-service police department providing law enforcement, emergency response (911), community policing, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, and vacation home security inspections for Blair Township residents. Includes 5 full-time officers providing 24/7 coverage.
• Highway Maintenance Services Road maintenance including snow/ice removal, pothole patching, stormwater ditch maintenance, street sign management, roadside mowing, and seasonal yard waste collection for township roadways. Operated by 4 full-time road crew employees.
• Administrative Services Municipal administration including records management, permits processing, citizen communication, budget preparation, tax collection coordination, and day-to-day township operations.
• Building Permits & Code Enforcement Building permit issuance, code compliance inspections, property maintenance enforcement, zoning administration, and construction regulation under Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Administered by Code Compliance Solutions/Jeff Shaffer.
• Tax Collection Property tax collection for township (0.559 mills), county (5.133 mills), and school district (10.5193 mills); Per Capita Tax ($5/adult 18+); Earned Income Tax coordination (1%); and Local Services Tax collection ($52/year).
• Water & Sewer Services Water and sewerage infrastructure construction and maintenance operated by the Blair Township Water & Sewer Authority established in 1968 under PA law.
• Planning Commission Services Land use planning review, subdivision and land development application review, ordinance compliance consultation, and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on development matters. Administered by 5 resident commissioners.
• Volunteer Fire Services Coordination with four volunteer fire companies (Duncansville, Geeseytown, Freedom Township, and Phoenix) for fire suppression and emergency response across the township.
• Storm Water Management (MS4) Federal and state compliant stormwater drainage management, pollution reduction, runoff management, and public education on stormwater best management practices under the MS4 program.
• Prescription Drug Drop-Off Safe medication disposal program in partnership with Rite Aid KidCents Foundation, providing secure drop-off box for unwanted medications during business hours (8 AM - 4 PM Mon-Fri) in Municipal Building lobby.
• Vacation Home Check Exterior security inspection service for residences while homeowners are on vacation, conducted by the Police Department to provide a visible law enforcement presence and deter potential criminal activity.
• Business Survey Program Voluntary business registration program collecting alarm, contact, and security information to assist emergency responders in after-hours situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Steady population growth despite Blair County population erosion (2000 and 2010 Census)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiffler McGrawcoreTechnology or IntegrationStiffler McGraw Engineers serve as the designated township engineering consultant, advising on land development, subdivision, transportation, environmental considerations, and interpreting township ordinances for orderly growth.
• Fanelli Legal (Patrick J. Fanelli, Esquire)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPatrick J. Fanelli, Esquire provides legal counsel to Blair Township officials on matters pertaining to conducting township business. Designated annually by the Board of Supervisors.
• Pennsylvania State Police (Blair Base)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1976, Blair Base provides dispatching services with direct access to NCIC police computer network for instant information. Regional Police Record and Criminal Identification Center established 1979.
• Alert Blair CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-wide public emergency notification system. Alerts via phone (landline and cell), text message, or email for emergencies including flooding, fire, chemical spills, Amber Alerts, weather warnings, and evacuations.
• Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance (PMCA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party UCC Inspection Agency providing building permits and code inspections. E-File available at pacodealliance.com. Marianne Coats, [email protected], (717) 496-4996 ext. 124.
• Keller Engineers, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering firm serving as the Township's planning consultant, reviewing subdivision and land development plans and interpreting ordinance applications for controlled growth.
• Code Compliance Solutions (Jeff Shaffer)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJeff Shaffer serves as Building Code Enforcement Officer, providing code compliance services for building permits and inspections. Contact: (814) 494-8235.
• Blair County Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for stormwater management program compliance, development plan review, public education, outreach, and enforcement. Website: blairconservationdistrict.org.
• Because We Care FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity program providing teddy bears to children during difficult situations. Police officers distribute bears to comfort children coping with traumatic events like car accidents or family member arrests.
• Blair County Crime SolversminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnonymous tip reporting service. Citizens can report suspicious or criminal activity through hotline 1-800-422-8802.
• Push Out the Pusher (Operation Our Town)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrug activity reporting hotline through Operation Our Town. Contact: (814) 693-3020.
• Rite Aid KidCents FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated prescription drug drop-off box located in Municipal Building lobby for safe disposal of unwanted medications during business hours.
• B.C.P.C. (Blair County Planning Commission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Paul R. Amigh II serves as B.C.P.C. Government Advisory Committee member and B.C.P.C. Supervisor Representative.
• A.B.C.D. Corp.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBradley C. Germaux serves as Supervisor Representative to A.B.C.D. Corp.
• H.A.S.D. (Hollidaysburg Area School District)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBradley C. Germaux serves as Supervisor Representative to HASD School Board meetings. Township falls within the school district boundaries.
• Blair County Commissioner Meeting RepresentativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaul R. Amigh II serves as Blair County Commissioner's Meeting Representative.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Duncansville Borough, Blair County, PA: Borough physically located within Blair Township that provides overlapping municipal services (police, highway, water/sewer) under borough governance. Comparable service portfolio but distinct statutory framework as a borough rather than township.
• Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County, PA: Borough that originally surrounded Blair Township at its 1839 establishment and now serves as the Blair County seat. Comparable in delivering municipal services to a small Pennsylvania community but operates under borough rather than township governance with different statutory authority.

Direct peers

• Logan Township, Blair County, PA: Adjacent second-class township in Blair County, Pennsylvania, providing the same suite of municipal services (police, highway, tax collection, planning) to a comparable residential population. Most directly comparable peer given shared county governance, tax collection bureau, and overlapping service providers.
• Antis Township, Blair County, PA: Adjacent Blair County township operating under identical Pennsylvania second-class township governance with police, highway, code enforcement, and planning functions serving a similar residential population. Comparable in scale and service delivery model.
• Allegheny Township, Blair County, PA: Adjacent Pennsylvania township in Blair County with similar municipal structure, population profile, and service portfolio (police, roads, zoning, planning). Directly comparable as a neighboring second-class township operating under the same Blair County tax framework.
• Frankstown Township, Blair County, PA: The parent township from which Blair Township was created in 1839, Frankstown Township operates the same Pennsylvania second-class township governance model with police, highway, water/sewer, and planning services. Highly comparable in service mix, governance, and demographic profile.
• Greenfield Township, Blair County, PA: Small Blair County township with a comparable rural-residential population profile and the same Pennsylvania municipal service mandate (roads, police, planning, tax collection). Useful size-matched peer for Blair Township's smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BlairTownshipPoliceDepartment

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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