Delaware Township

What Delaware Township does

Delaware Township is a second-class municipal township organized under Pennsylvania state law, serving approximately 7,500 property owners and 3,500 residents across a 55-square-mile area in Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, Pennsylvania. The township delivers statutorily required municipal services including property tax administration, building and zoning permitting, sewage enforcement, planning, public works, and coordination of volunteer fire and ambulance services (Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Company and Delaware Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps). It is governed by an elected three-member Board of Supervisors — John Henderson (Chair), Joe Dunne (Treasurer/Vice-Chair), and Steve Tarquini (Secretary) — with day-to-day operations led by Township Administrator Krista N. Predmore and an administrative staff of roughly ten to fifteen people.

Revenue is generated through property taxation (the primary stream), permit and fee income (building, zoning, subdivision, sewage, well), and short-term rental permit fees under Ordinance 802. The township operates a multi-channel civic communications stack centered on its Gantry 5-based website (delawaretownshippa.gov), a quarterly 'Living Delaware' newsletter, Constant Contact email distribution, Facebook, RSS, CodeRed emergency alerts, Microsoft Teams virtual BOS meetings, and Text My Gov SMS. External service providers include Niki Jones Agency for branding and CodeRed for emergency notification. The township has been recognized for communications excellence, receiving the PSATS Outstanding Communicator title and first-place awards in both website and newsletter categories in 2013/2014, and an American Red Cross Community Partnership Award for Hurricane Sandy response and recovery.

The township's customer base is entirely residential and geographically captive; there is no private-sector competition, no equity ownership, and no expansion beyond its statutory boundaries. Recent activity reflects incremental digital modernization — Microsoft Teams BOS participation, Text My Gov, and CodeRed integration — rather than growth in scale or service scope.

Name

Delaware Township

Legal name

Delaware Township

Website

https://delawaretownshippa.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delaware Township is a second-class municipal government in Pike County, Pennsylvania, providing property taxation, zoning, permitting, planning, and emergency-services coordination to approximately 7,500 property owners and 3,500 residents across 55 square miles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Zoning and land development
• Emergency response services
• Parks and recreation programs
• Building permits and inspections

Headquarters

HQ city

Dingmans Ferry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary municipal revenue from property taxation as a Pennsylvania township
2. Permit and Fee Revenue: Revenue from building permits, zoning permits, subdivision fees, sewage permits, well permits, and various administrative fees
3. Short-Term Rental Permits: Permit fees for regulated short-term rentals under Ordinance 802

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Delaware Township is a second-class municipal government entity that delivers core public services to its residents and property owners, including municipal administration, volunteer emergency services (fire and ambulance), zoning and land development oversight, parks and recreation programs, and community resources such as waste collection. Service delivery is supported by an award-winning public website (Gantry 5 CMS), quarterly Living Delaware newsletter, Microsoft Teams virtual BOS meetings, and CodeRed emergency alerts.

Product overview

Delaware Township operates as a municipal government entity providing comprehensive public services to residents. The township offers a portfolio of interconnected services including municipal administrative functions (supervisors, assessment, taxation, finance, public works), emergency response (volunteer fire department and ambulance corps), land development oversight (zoning, planning, building permits), parks and recreation programs (Akenac Park, trails, community garden, seasonal events), and community resources (waste collection, transportation, historical society). Communication to residents is facilitated through the township website (delawaretownshippa.gov) built on Gantry 5 CMS, a quarterly Living Delaware newsletter, Microsoft Teams-based BOS meetings, CodeRed emergency alerts, and email newsletters via Constant Contact. The township uses external service providers including Niki Jones Agency for website design and CodeRed for emergency notification systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Administrative Services Core municipal government services for residents and property owners of Delaware Township, including departments for the Board of Supervisors, assessment and taxation, auditors, building permits, planning commission, zoning board, emergency services, township office, public works, finance, sewage enforcement, and right-to-know requests.
• Emergency Services (Volunteer Fire & Ambulance) Volunteer fire department and ambulance corps providing emergency response, fire protection, and medical services to the 55-square-mile Dingmans Ferry area serving approximately 3,500 residents.
• Parks and Recreation Programs Parks and recreation facilities including Akenac Park, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Dingman Falls, George W. Childs Recreation Site, PEEC, community garden, recreation league activities, and seasonal events for residents and visitors.
• Zoning and Land Development Services Zoning and land development oversight for Delaware Township, including permit issuance, subdivision approval, site plan review, variances, zone changes, and compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.
• Planning Department Services Strategic planning and growth coordination ensuring a healthy environment, economy, and society through proactive planning, citizen representation, and effective communication.
• Living Delaware Newsletter Quarterly newsletter publication providing pertinent information about township happenings and events, free to all residents. Awarded first place in the PSATS newsletter category.
• Township Community Resources Community resources for residents including waste collection, county transportation, historical society, cemetery association, voting information, and downloadable forms.
• Short-Term Rental Permit Program Permit program for regulated short-term rentals operating within Delaware Township under Ordinance 802, including application processing and compliance oversight.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Niki Jones Agency Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Public relations and marketing firm that designed Delaware Township's award-winning website and 'Living Delaware' newsletter. Established and maintains the municipality's brand and visual identity. Website redesign was part of Tom Ryan's vision for transparency and open communication with residents.
• Code Red (Emergency Alert System)coreTechnology or IntegrationPennsylvania has moved away from AlertPA to Code Red to provide citizens and partners with timely emergency and weather alerts, health notifications, and building alerts. Code Red delivers alerts to email accounts, cell phones via SMS, pagers, and smartphones/PDA devices.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Ready.gov)minorOthersProvides emergency preparedness guidance listing and explaining specific threats and response procedures for citizens.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelaware Township received the American Red Cross Community Partnership Award for response and recovery during Hurricane Sandy power outages. The Red Cross provides disaster relief and emergency services support.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationBOS (Board of Supervisors) meetings are available via Microsoft Teams, allowing remote participation. Access information is posted 24 hours in advance of meetings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lehman Township: Second-class township in Pike County, PA delivering the same municipal service portfolio (zoning, building permits, planning, public works, emergency services) to a comparable rural residential population in the same county.
• Westfall Township: Second-class township in Pike County, PA with a comparable mix of permanent residents and part-time property owners, administering zoning, planning, building permits, and public works services from a small township office.
• Milford Township: Pike County, PA township sharing a similar rural residential base and service mix (planning, zoning, roads, emergency coordination) with Delaware Township, often compared on cost-per-resident service delivery in the county.
• Milford Borough: Borough in Pike County, PA operating a parallel municipal service model (zoning, planning, public works, emergency coordination) at a smaller and denser scale; comparable for benchmarking service delivery economics in the same county.
• Porter Township: Pike County, PA second-class township with a similar mix of full-time residents and seasonal property owners, offering the same zoning, permitting, and emergency coordination services from a small staff base.
• Dingman Township: Neighboring second-class township in Pike County, PA covering a similar large rural footprint and providing the same core municipal services (zoning, planning, emergency coordination, parks). Directly comparable in governance structure, scale, and resident profile.
• Lackawaxen Township: Large Pike County, PA township with a substantial rural footprint and tourism exposure (near the Delaware River and historic sites), delivering comparable municipal services including planning, zoning, and emergency coordination.
• Shohola Township: Pike County, PA township with a similar rural/rustic character and population scale, providing zoning, building permits, road maintenance, and emergency coordination services to property owners and residents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DelawareTownship
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delaware-township

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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