Gemeente Bergen NH

What Gemeente Bergen NH does

Gemeente Bergen (Noord-Holland) is a public municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands, operating under the Dutch Municipalities Act (Gemeentewet). It provides local government services to residents of Bergen, Schoorl, and the Egmonden (Egmond-Binnen, Egmond aan den Hoef, Egmond aan Zee), covering civil affairs, permits and licensing, social services, environmental management, public safety, infrastructure, and coastal zone administration. Following the 2026 municipal elections, a 21-seat Gemeenteraad is governed by a coalition of KIES Lokaal, PRO, D66, and CDA under the 'Gemeente Bergen in beweging' agreement for the 2026-2030 term, with Mayor Jaap Bond serving as ceremonial head. The municipality is administratively partnered with BUCH (Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo) under a 2017 cooperation framework, with active exploration of a potential merger.

The municipality's service delivery is built on standard government technology infrastructure: the main citizen portal (bergen-nh.nl) runs on Typo3 CMS with ReadSpeaker text-to-speech accessibility, and a dedicated Klimaatplein Bergen platform delivers sustainability and insulation subsidy information. Specialized services are integrated with national systems, including RDW for driver's license renewal and COA for refugee accommodation. The municipality operates specialized programs including ecological grass management following Kleurkeur biodiversity standards, a free seasonal coastal bus service in partnership with Connexxion and Provincie Noord-Holland, an insulation subsidy program (up to €2,000, plus up to €7,000 for energy-poor households), refugee accommodation (90 spots for Ukrainian displaced persons at Hotel Nassau extended to December 2027, plus 90 AMV spots under the Spreidingswet quota), and a Kinderburgemeester youth civic engagement program.

Funding flows from municipal taxes (including WOZ property tax with values up to €677,000, temporarily €727,000), national government allocations, service fees (e.g., €53.65 for driver's license renewal), and grant programs. The municipality holds no proprietary technology, has no venture capital involvement, and operates as a non-commercial public entity. Notable credentials include Blue Flag certification for all six beaches and Green Flag for Camperduin, awarded by Stichting Keurmerk Milieu, Veiligheid en Kwaliteit. The organization holds Digital Accessibility Status B per the November 2024 Digitoegankelijk audit.

Name

Gemeente Bergen NH

Legal name

Gemeente Bergen (Noord-Holland)

Website

https://bergen-nh.nl

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gemeente Bergen (NH) is a Dutch municipal government in North Holland, Netherlands, providing local public services to residents of Bergen, Schoorl, and the Egmonden, including civil affairs, permits, social services, environmental management, and coastal zone administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Community Housing Services (62422), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Municipal administration
• Civil registry services
• Public permit services
• Environmental subsidies

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gemeente Bergen NH provides local government administration and public services to its residents, businesses, and visitors in the North Holland region of the Netherlands. Core services include civil registry (births, marriages, deaths), driver's license renewal via RDW integration, environmental and business permits, parking permits, waste management, social support and income assistance, elections administration, and coastal accessibility services. The municipality also administers insulation and energy subsidies through its Klimaatplein platform and provides accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers under statutory obligations.

Product overview

Gemeente Bergen NH is a municipal government (gemeente) in North Holland, Netherlands, providing public administration services rather than a commercial product platform. The municipal offering consists of a main website built on Typo3 CMS with embedded citizen services, a dedicated Klimaatplein climate platform offering energy subsidies and sustainability information, and various service portals covering driver's licenses, environmental permits, elections, and refugee accommodation. The municipality operates in partnership with regional organizations (BUCH - Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo) and external service providers including RDW for driver's licenses, Connexxion for public transport, and SiteImprove for web analytics. Key programs include ecological grass management following Kleurkeur biodiversity standards, insulation subsidies up to €2,000 combined with national ISDE funding, and refugee accommodation hosting Ukrainian displaced persons and unaccompanied minor asylum seekers at multiple locations.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ConnexxionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2026Public transport operator providing the coastal bus service between Bergen Plein and Bergen aan Zee during summer season (July 4 - August 30, 2026). Bus runs twice hourly between 11:00 and 19:30.
• Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers (COA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOA operates asylum seeker accommodation facilities in the municipality. The municipality has a legal obligation under the Spreidingswet to accommodate 150 asylum seekers (including 90 unaccompanied minor foreigners) during 2024-2026. Current facilities include Hotel Nassau (90 spots for Ukrainians), Hotel ZeeBergen (30 AMV's), and Klein Zwitserland in Schoorl (45 AMV's).
• BUCH (Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministrative cooperation organization where civil servants from the four municipalities work together. Established in 2017, currently exploring possible municipal merger. The municipalities jointly develop climate policy, participate in Regio Deal Noord-Holland Noord, and share services including website infrastructure.
• Provincie Noord-HollandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government co-funded and facilitated the coastal bus connection. Also partner in Vital Cores initiative and sustainable development projects.
• Hoogheemraadschap Hollands NoorderkwartierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water management board. Coordinates mowing of ditches and waterways with the municipality, maintaining water quality and drainage. Operates the mowing boat for water plants and reeds.
• De Vlinderstichting (Butterfly Conservation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Kleurkeur certification guidelines for ecological mowing practices. The municipality follows these guidelines to promote biodiversity and nectar indexes for butterflies and wild bees.
• Regio Deal Noord-Holland NoordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development initiative with three program lines: Beter Leren (talent development), Beter Werken (innovation), and Beter Leven (living environment). Municipality participates and facilitates Little Local subsidy scheme for local initiatives.
• EnergieloketminorOthersFree advisory service for residents on energy-efficient, sustainable, and gas-free home improvements. Previously known as Duurzaam Bouwloket.
• Bergen EnergieminorOthersLocal energy cooperative established by involved citizens to help the community transition to sustainable energy. The municipality collaborates closely with this cooperative.
• ZaffierminorOthersOrganization supporting residents with work, finances, and integration. Also provides support for energy poverty, including energy allowance. Serves multiple municipalities in the region.
• RDW (Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer)minorOthersNational road transport authority. Residents can renew driver's licenses online through RDW systems. The municipality facilitates physical pickup of documents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gemeente Uitgeest: Fourth BUCH municipality with identical administrative cooperation and merger deliberation process. Same population tier and North Holland regional context as Bergen NH.
• Gemeente Noordwijk: North Holland coastal municipality combining tourism, beach management (Blue Flag), and residential service delivery. Similar population tier and citizen service scope to Bergen.
• Gemeente Heiloo: BUCH partner municipality with shared staff, IT infrastructure, and the same merge exploration timeline as Bergen. Comparable scale, service portfolio, and governance structure.
• Gemeente Zandvoort: Dutch coastal municipality with strong tourism dependency, beach management priorities, and similar portfolio of Blue Flag-aligned coastal services. Comparable citizen services for a tourism-heavy municipality.
• Gemeente Bloemendaal: Adjacent North Holland coastal-dune municipality with similar wealth profile, nature preservation priorities, and small-municipal governance model. Directly comparable in service scope and demographic tier.
• Gemeente Castricum: One of the four BUCH municipalities jointly exploring merger with Bergen and sharing the same administrative cooperation since 2017. Directly comparable in size, North Holland coastal setting, and citizen services scope.

Broad incumbents

• Gemeente Alkmaar: Larger regional municipality in North Holland serving as the regional hub where Bergen's headquarters is located. Comparable citizen services but operating at higher scale and broader portfolio complexity.
• Gemeente Haarlem: Larger North Holland municipality serving as provincial counter-magnet with broader citizen services, more complex urban planning, and richer subsidy administration. Comparable regulatory and political environment.

Regional players

• Gemeente Texel: Island municipality with similar coastal/beach dynamics, tourism concentration, and Dutch municipal service obligations. Shares the Blue Flag coastal management mandate though island logistics differ.
• Gemeente Schagen: North Holland municipality with shared regional cooperation context (Regio Deal Noord-Holland Noord). Comparable rural-coastal population tier and service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gemeentebergennh
• Facebookfacebook.com/gem.BergenNH
• Instagraminstagram.com/gemeentebergen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bergen-nh

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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