Gemeente Bergen op Zoom

What Gemeente Bergen op Zoom does

Gemeente Bergen op Zoom is a Dutch municipal government entity (publiekrechtelijke rechtspersoon) headquartered at Jacob Obrechtlaan 4, Bergen op Zoom, in the province of North Brabant. It serves the residents, businesses, and visitors of its jurisdiction through the full scope of legally mandated local public services: civil registry (births, marriages, deaths), identity document issuance (passports from €88.50, ID cards, driver's licenses from €53.50), spatial planning and building permits, environmental permits under the Omgevingswet, waste collection and recycling, social support under the Wmo, youth care, welfare and income support, public green space and animal welfare management, parking and transport, and civic participation. The organization employs 646 staff and is governed by a mayor, a college of five wethouders, and a municipal council; the current coalition (GBWP, PRO, D66, CDA, Lokaal Realisme) operates under the Bestuursakkoord 2026-2030 titled 'Samen!'. Revenue is generated through municipal taxes (WOZ property tax, waste collection fees, sewerage charges), transaction-based service fees (leges for passports, VOG certificates at €41.35, civil registry extracts at €17.80, sewer connections from €1,016.75), and central/provincial government funding. Distribution runs through the physical Stadskantoor (appointment-only), the mijn.bergenopzoom.nl citizen portal (DigiD-authenticated), a phone line (14 0164), postal mail, and digital channels including Facebook, X, Instagram, and the local newspaper Bergen op Zoomse Bode.

The municipality operates a multi-project infrastructure and sustainability pipeline, including the Rooseveltlaan combined works with Enexis and Brabant Water, the Nieuwe Molenweg reconstruction with contractors Gubbels and Baas, the Schelde Buren housing project (121 new homes built by ERA Contour), the Gageldonk-West neighborhood restructuring by Elshout en de Bont, the Sportpark Rozenoord water retention and parking project with Province of North Brabant funding, and a sustainable energy partnership with housing corporation Stadlander equipping 720 social housing units in Gageldonk-Oost with 1,064 solar panels and 70 battery storage units against energy poverty. Regional integration includes the F58 fast cycling route to Roosendaal and Interreg cooperation within the Brabantse Wal region. Underlying technology consists of standard e-government platforms (citizen portal, online reporting, environmental permit application) without disclosed AI, API, or proprietary model capabilities. The current strategic posture is steady, mandate-driven expansion of service scope, digital channels, and climate/housing infrastructure within a stable governance framework.

Name

Gemeente Bergen op Zoom

Legal name

Gemeente Bergen op Zoom

Website

https://bergenopzoom.nl

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gemeente Bergen op Zoom is a Dutch municipal government entity serving residents and businesses in Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant. It delivers legally mandated public services including civil registry, identity documents, permits, social support, waste management, and infrastructure through its Stadskantoor and mijn.bergenopzoom.nl digital portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (921140), Other General Government Support (92119)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Civil registry services
• Urban planning permits
• Waste management services
• Social welfare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen op Zoom

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes (Gemeentelijke belastingen): Revenue from municipal taxes including property tax (WOZ), waste collection fees, and sewerage charges
2. Service Fees (leges): Fees for administrative services such as passports, ID cards, driver's licenses, permits, and certificates
3. Government Funding: Central government funding and provincial subsidies for municipal services and infrastructure projects

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gemeente Bergen op Zoom is the municipal government of Bergen op Zoom in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands. It delivers legally mandated local government services including issuance of identity documents (passports, ID cards, driver's licenses), civil registry services (births, marriages, deaths), building and environmental permits, waste collection, social support (Wmo, youth care, benefits), municipal taxation (WOZ), public space management, and civic participation. Services are delivered in person at the Stadskantoor and digitally through the Mijn Bergen op Zoom citizen portal.

Product overview

Gemeente Bergen op Zoom is a Dutch municipality offering a comprehensive portfolio of government services and digital citizen portals. The core offering is a unified municipal service delivery platform covering civil registry (births, marriages, deaths), identity documents (passports, ID cards, driver's licenses), housing and construction permits, social support services (Wmo, youth care, benefits), waste management, sustainability initiatives, parking and transport, public green spaces, animal welfare, sports facilities, business support, taxes, and civic participation. The municipality provides services both in-person at the city office (Stadskantoor) and through digital channels including the Mijn Bergen op Zoom citizen portal, the Meteen melden online reporting system, and web-based permit applications. Services are interconnected, with shared infrastructure for appointments, payments, and citizen identification across all service areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Identity Documents (Passport, ID Card, Driver's License) Service for applying for, renewing, and replacing lost or stolen passports, ID cards, and driver's licenses for residents of Bergen op Zoom.
• Civil Registry (Births, Marriage, Death) Civil registry services including marriage and registered partnership registration, divorce, birth and death declarations, and surname selection for children.
• Extracts and Certificates (Uittreksel en verklaring) Extracts from civil registry, basic registration of persons (BRP), certificates of conduct (VOG), and document legalization services.
• Citizen Reporting (Melden aan de gemeente) Service for citizens to report municipal issues such as broken infrastructure, street damage, and nuisance.
• Moving and Registration (Verhuizen en registratie) Moving registration services including address changes, BSN registration, naturalization, and privacy protection.
• Waste Management (Afval) Waste collection and separation services, recycling centers, waste fees, Saverpas, business waste, and litter control.
• Building and Housing (Bouwen en wonen) Building, renovation, starter loans, demolition, asbestos, sewerage, environmental vision, sustainability, energy saving, and municipal real estate services.
• Permits and Approvals (Vergunning en toestemming) Permit services for activities requiring municipal approval, including environmental permits and notifications.
• Environmental Permit (Omgevingsvergunning) Environmental permit for building, demolition, driveways, deviations from the environmental plan, monument modifications, or facade advertising under the Omgevingswet.
• Social Support Portal (Hulpwijzer) Social support portal covering Wmo (Social Support Act), youth care, benefits, education, welfare, participation, transport, work, housing, domestic violence, and discrimination services.
• Wmo Request (Melding Sociaal Domein) Online portal for requesting Wmo (Social Support Act) assistance for care, youth, or financial support.
• Business Services (Ondernemen) Business support services including starting a business, regulations and advice, procurement and tendering, business counter, biobased economy, and microcredit (BBZ).
• Sustainability Services (Duurzaamheid) Sustainability services including energy saving, solar and wind energy, climate-resilient and green environment, home sustainability, heat vision, natural gas-free initiatives, and subsidies.
• Parking, Traffic and Transport Parking, traffic, and transport services including parking subscriptions, roadwork information, public transport, port services, and snow/ice control.
• Municipal Taxes and WOZ (Belastingen en WOZ) Municipal tax services including all municipal taxes and Property Valuation Act (WOZ) assessments.
• Subsidies and Grants Grant information and applications for events, sports, culture, monuments, welfare, sustainability, and climate resilience.
• Public Safety (Veiligheid) Safety services including emergency response information and municipal enforcement team (Handhaving).
• Mijn Bergen op Zoom Citizen Portal Online citizen portal for accessing personal municipal services and making appointments online. Requires DigiD for authentication.
• Meteen Melden (Online Issue Reporting) Online reporting portal for citizens to report issues such as broken infrastructure, litter, illegal dumping, broken lighting, neglected greenery, vandalism, parking nuisance, drug dumping, or fireworks.
• Public Green Spaces and Animal Management Forest and nature management, tree permits, oak processionary caterpillar control, Asian hornet management, dog walking areas, climate-resilient environments, parks, and animal welfare services.
• Sports Facilities and Subsidies Sports services including renting sports halls or facilities, sports subsidies, and swimming pools.
• Refugee Reception and Housing Refugee reception and housing services, a legal obligation for all Dutch municipalities.
• Municipal Projects (Woon- en andere projecten) Municipal project portfolio including urban development, infrastructure projects, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 720 social housing units equipped with solar panels and battery storage to combat energy poverty
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StadlandercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Collaboration with housing corporation Stadlander on sustainable energy projects. The municipality provided SPUK (Specific Subsidy) funding for the Gageldonk-Oost solar panel project, equipping 720 social housing units with 1,064 solar panels and 70 battery storage units. The project aims to combat energy poverty and reduce housing costs for low-income residents.
• EnexiscoreTechnology or IntegrationUtility company replacing the low-voltage network (LS) in sidewalks and installing medium-voltage cable (MS) as part of Rooseveltlaan infrastructure renewal project.
• Brabant WatercoreTechnology or IntegrationWater utility replacing water pipelines in sidewalks as part of Rooseveltlaan infrastructure renewal.
• Brabant WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater production company whose rinse water (spoelwater) is being stored in a water retention tank at Sportpark Rozenoord for sustainable irrigation of sports fields.
• Province of North BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government providing financial support for the Sportpark Rozenoord parking and water retention project under the Deltaplan Hoge Zandgronden program.
• Hans Peter VerroencoreOthersAlderman responsible for sustainability and energy transition initiatives in Bergen op Zoom.
• Joey van AkencoreOthersAlderman emphasizing social aspects of sustainability and energy transition, focusing on fairness and community involvement.
• Vogelrevalidatiecentrum Zundert (VRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildlife rehabilitation center for indigenous birds and mammals in North Brabant. Accepts approximately 7,000 native animals annually from the entire province, supporting municipal animal welfare efforts.
• Dierenbescherming (Animal Protection)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational animal protection organization providing resources and support for animal welfare initiatives in the municipality.
• Stichting DierenlotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal charity providing support for animal welfare initiatives and emergency care.
• Province of North BrabantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government investing in fast cycling route F58 between Bergen op Zoom and Roosendaal, part of the provincial ambition to have 18 cycling routes by 2030.
• SAMF/DierenpolitieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation for Handling and Monitoring Wildlife Collisions. Residents report injured wildlife to police who forward to SAMF.
• Aannemer GubbelsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor engaged for civil works including sewer replacement and paving on Nieuwe Molenweg project.
• Aannemer BaasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor for cable and pipeline work on Nieuwe Molenweg project.
• LPS De GrebbecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution combining primary school and childcare, relocating to new building at former Mercedes-garage site, enabling urban renewal project with approximately 40 new social housing units.
• ERA ContourcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company building 121 new homes (100 apartments and 21 single-family homes) in Schelde Buren project in Fort-Zeekant district.
• Elshout en de BontminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor executing the Gageldonk-West neighborhood restructuring project covering Kastanjelaan, Papaverstraat, and surrounding streets.
• Van de Klundert B.V.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company for Sportpark Rozenoord parking lot and water retention tank project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gemeente Almelo: Overijssel municipality of similar size with comparable urban-renewal and sustainability challenges. Delivers the same legally mandated municipal services and depends on similar intergovernmental funding streams.
• Gemeente Tholen: Neighboring Zeeland-based municipality of comparable scale operating under identical Dutch municipal law. Faces the same Omgevingswet digital transformation and similar demographic/economic profile in a peripheral region.
• Gemeente Terneuzen: Mid-sized peripheral Dutch municipality in Zeeland with comparable industrial-economic base and service portfolio. Comparable in scale and demographic profile to Bergen op Zoom.
• Gemeente Halderberge: West-Brabant municipality of similar size and rural-urban mix. Operates under the same provincial oversight (North Brabant) and faces comparable demands on social services, sustainability, and infrastructure renewal.
• Gemeente Roosendaal: Neighboring mid-sized municipality in West-Brabant with comparable population (~77,000) and service portfolio. Both serve residents in the same regional labor market and cooperate on Brabantse Wal and F58 cycling initiatives, making governance structure and scale highly comparable.
• Gemeente Woensdrecht: Small-to-mid municipality adjacent to Bergen op Zoom within the Brabantse Wal region. Engages in the same cross-municipal sustainability and Interreg projects, sharing funding mechanisms and operational templates.
• Gemeente Steenbergen: Direct partner in the Brabantse Wal regional cooperation with a similar Dutch municipal governance structure. Provides the same legally mandated portfolio of civil registry, permits, social services, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Gemeente Hardenberg: Overijssel municipality of comparable population and rural-urban composition. Undertakes similar social support (Wmo), housing, and infrastructure projects under identical Dutch municipal regulation.
• Gemeente Hengelo: Mid-sized Overijssel municipality with population and budget scale similar to Bergen op Zoom. Both operate under Dutch municipal law with the same service mandate and funding structure.

Others

• Centric (overheid/municipal software): Major Dutch vendor of municipal government software (HR, finance, citizen services) that supplies platforms comparable to the mijn.bergenopzoom.nl portal. Indirectly comparable as the enabling technology layer for municipalities like Bergen op Zoom.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Gemeente_BoZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/gemeentebergenopzoom
• Instagraminstagram.com/gemeenteboz?hl=nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeente-bergen-op-zoom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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