BOROUGH OF AVON BY THE SEA

What BOROUGH OF AVON BY THE SEA does

The Borough of Avon by the Sea is an incorporated municipal government entity in Monmouth County, New Jersey, operating since its incorporation on March 23, 1900. It serves a year-round population of approximately 2,100 residents within a land area of roughly 0.4 square miles, providing a full suite of municipal services including property tax collection, water and sewer utilities, public safety (a 12-officer police force plus volunteer fire department and first aid squad), public works, code enforcement, recreation, a public library, and a marina on the Shark River. The borough is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners under a mayor-commissioner form, with an Administrator (Kerry McGuigan) overseeing day-to-day operations across roughly 7 full-time DPW employees plus department-specific inspectors and administrative staff.

The borough's technology footprint is modest and entirely third-party: it uses the WIPP (Web Integrated Payment Processing) portal by Edmunds Associates for online tax and utility payments, the SDL Portal for construction permit applications, Constant Contact for email newsletters, SWIFT REACH and SMART 911 for emergency notification, and FirstEnergy's street-light outage reporting system. Revenue is generated through quarterly property tax collection, water/sewer utility fees, beach badge sales at three seasonal tag-booth locations, building permits, certificate of occupancy inspections ($45-$161), and miscellaneous disposal fees ($25 per freon unit, $3-$5 per tire). Late property tax payments accrue interest at 8% up to $1,500 and 18% above $1,500.

The borough operates strictly within its fixed geographic boundaries along the Jersey Shore, approximately 60 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia. Its customer base is segmented into year-round residents, property owners and landlords, seasonal visitors and short-term renters, and local business operators. The borough participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program and enforces a $1,250 fine for occupancy without a Certificate of Occupancy. Strategic partnerships include Neptune Sewerage Authority (wastewater treatment) and New Jersey Transit (regional rail and bus service).

Name

BOROUGH OF AVON BY THE SEA

Legal name

Borough of Avon by the Sea

Website

https://avonbytheseanj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Borough of Avon by the Sea is a small New Jersey municipal government serving approximately 2,100 year-round residents with property tax collection, water/sewer utilities, public safety, public works, permitting, recreation, and beach access services within a 0.4-square-mile coastal footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax collection
• Water sewer utilities
• Public safety services
• Building code enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon-by-the-Sea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: The borough collects property taxes on a quarterly basis. Third quarter property taxes are typically mailed out in July with due dates in August. Late payments incur interest at 8% up to $1,500 and 18% over $1,500.
2. Water and Sewer Utility Fees: Municipally owned and operated water and sewer utility systems serving the entire borough. Charges appear on quarterly tax bills.
3. Building Permits and Inspections: Fees collected for construction permits, certificate of occupancy inspections, and code enforcement activities.
4. Beach Badges: Beach badges required in summer months, sold at three tag booth locations.
5. Certificate of Occupancy Fees: Fees for rental and sale property inspections ranging from $45 to $161 depending on timing of request.
6. Freon Unit Collection Fee: $25 per unit for collection of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and other freon-containing products.
7. Tire Collection Fee: $3 per tire for automobiles and small pickups, $5 per tire for large trucks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Borough of Avon by the Sea is a municipal government entity providing essential local government services to approximately 2,100 year-round residents in a coastal New Jersey community. Core offerings include property tax collection (quarterly billing), municipally owned water and sewer utilities, public safety (police, fire, first aid, emergency management), building permits and code enforcement inspections, certificate of occupancy services, garbage and recycling collection, beach and boardwalk access with seasonal badges, recreation programs, marina facilities, public library, and municipal court services.

Product overview

The Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea operates a municipal government website providing residents access to core civic services including tax collection and online payments via WIPP, construction and zoning permits through the SDL Portal, garbage/recycling collection, water/sewer utilities, public safety (police, fire, first aid), recreation programs, beach/boardwalk facilities, marina, and flood zone information. The borough offers Certificate of Occupancy inspections for rentals and property sales, emergency management services, and various permits including tree removal, dumpster usage, and site development. Services are delivered through a combination of in-person municipal office visits, online portals, and scheduled curbside collections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Tax Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• Year-round population served: approximately 2,100 residents
• +1 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neptune Sewerage AuthoritycoreOthersProvides secondary sewerage treatment to the Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea and surrounding communities. This partnership is essential for wastewater management services.
• Monmouth County AirportminorOthersRegional airport located near the borough, providing general aviation services to the community.
• New Jersey TransitcoreOthersProvides railroad service with stations in adjoining towns (Bradley Beach and Belmar), and bus service to New York City. Essential public transportation link for residents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Borough of Bradley Beach: Adjacent Monmouth County shore borough of similar size (year-round population ~4,000) with comparable services including shared municipal court, water/sewer utilities, beach badge programs, and small-town resort character.
• Borough of Belmar: Neighboring Monmouth County shore borough with full-time police, public works, water/sewer, beach access, and marina on Shark River — directly comparable municipal service profile and coastal infrastructure.
• Borough of Spring Lake: Adjacent Monmouth County shore borough of similar size and Victorian resort character with comparable municipal services including beach badges, public works, and small full-time staff structure.
• Borough of Sea Girt: Small Monmouth County shore borough of similar size and residential-resort character with analogous municipal services, public works, and beach access programs.
• Borough of Manasquan: Nearby Monmouth County shore borough with comparable population, beach access, water/sewer utility operations, and public safety services.
• Borough of Allenhurst: Very small Monmouth County shore borough with similar population scale, beach access, and Victorian residential-resort character, providing comparable municipal services.
• Borough of Deal: Small Monmouth County shore borough with comparable residential-resort character, small full-time staff, beach access programs, and similar municipal service structure.
• Borough of Loch Arbour: Very small Monmouth County shore village/borough with similar population size, coastal location, beach access, and small municipal staff structure providing comparable core services.

Regional players

• City of Asbury Park: Larger nearby Monmouth County shore municipality providing similar municipal services with a more urban character; comparable coastal location and beach operations but larger scale and more diverse commercial base.
• Borough of Neptune City: Adjacent Monmouth County municipality operating similar services including police, public works, water/sewer, and recreation, but with a more inland residential character.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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