Commune d'Épalinges

What Commune d'Épalinges does

The Commune d'Épalinges is a Swiss municipal government located in the canton of Vaud, in the eastern suburbs of Lausanne along the m2 metro line. It serves a population approaching 10,000 residents — the threshold at which the commune will be reclassified as a 'ville' (city) under Swiss federal nomenclature. The commune delivers administrative services through a hybrid model combining a physical administrative headquarters at Route de la Croix-Blanche 25, the Guichet Virtuel online portal, mobile applications, and a network of physical service points including the Déchèterie du Giziaux recycling center.

Its service portfolio spans population registration (via integration with the cantonal e-Déménagement platform), building permits and urban planning, tax collection, waste management, cultural programming (Saison Culturelle, Estivales festival, Jars Comedy Club), and social services. The commune operates 40 LADA adapted housing units for seniors and persons with disabilities (18 at Croix-Blanche 35, 22 at Girarde 4) and distributes cultural subsidies up to CHF 5,000 per project through a fund established in 2019. Mobility infrastructure includes CFF day passes, eCarUp-powered EV charging stations, a Velocity/PubliBike bike station, Lime e-bike parking, and Mobility car-sharing vehicles.

Revenue is generated through municipal taxes, administrative fees (e.g., CHF 30 per adult for population registration), facility rentals, and modest user fees (e.g., CHF 0.45-0.55/kWh for EV charging). The commune is governed by a 5-member Municipalité plus Syndic (executive) and an 80-member Conseil communal (legislative). It holds the Cité de l'énergie sustainability label, a 2018 Solidarity Label, and is a member of Lausanne Région (27 communes) and the Jorat Natural Park partnership.

Name

Commune d'Épalinges

Legal name

Commune d'Épalinges

Website

https://epalinges.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Commune d'Épalinges is a Swiss municipality in Canton de Vaud serving approximately 10,000 residents through administrative offices, a digital Guichet Virtuel portal, cultural programming, social housing, mobility infrastructure, and energy/sustainability initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Administration

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessibility & Universal Design Consulting (HSABAJAB)

Keywords

• Municipal administration
• Public administration
• Civic services
• Local government
• Waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Épalinges

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes and Fees: The commune generates revenue through various taxes and administrative fees including property taxes, waste collection fees, building permit fees, cemetery service fees, dog registration fees, and population registration fees.
2. Cultural and Sports Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting communal venues including the Salle des spectacles, community halls, sports facilities, and the Chalet l'Espérance in Leysin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Commune d'Épalinges is a Swiss municipal government providing local public administration services to its residents. Its core offerings include population registration, building permits, waste management, social services, cultural programming, mobility infrastructure (EV charging, bike sharing, discounted public transport passes), energy and cultural subsidies, and supported housing for seniors and disabled persons. Services are delivered through the Guichet Virtuel digital portal and physical administrative offices in Epalinges, canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

Product overview

The Commune d'Épalinges operates a digital administrative services platform (Guichet Virtuel) offering municipal services to residents. The core offering encompasses population administration (registrations, identity documents, naturalization), urban planning and construction permits, financial subsidies for energy efficiency (FEED) and culture, and waste management services. Cultural programming includes the annual Estivales summer festival and the Jars Comedy Club. Mobility services feature CFF day passes, public EV charging infrastructure (eCarUp), a bike sharing station (Velocity), Lime e-bikes, and a mobile bike repair workshop. Supported housing (LADA) provides elderly care services. The portfolio operates as a unified municipal service portal rather than a commercial product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guichet Virtuel (Virtual Counter) Online administrative portal providing digital access to municipal services including population registration, building permits, subsidies, waste management, cemeteries, and administrative complaints, available 24/7 to residents.
• Saison Culturelle / Estivales Year-round cultural programming including the annual Estivales summer festival featuring free activities and concerts at Place des fêtes. Open to all Epalinges residents and the broader community.
• Jars Comedy Club Monthly stand-up comedy event series launched in 2026, featuring both established and emerging comedians. Programming is curated by Jacques Bonvin with patronage from Nathanaël Rochat. Open to residents and visitors.
• FEED (Fonds pour l'efficacité énergétique et la durabilité) Municipal subsidy fund for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability projects (public and private). Covers six thematic areas: building energy efficiency, renewable energy, mobility, energy savings, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
• Cartes journalières CFF Discounted CFF day passes for Swiss public transport (Swiss Federal Railways and most private railways, trams, and buses). Available for first and second class with or without half-fare subscription. Nominative tickets sold 6 months in advance to residents and non-residents.
• Infrastructure de recharge électrique publique Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure using the eCarUp platform. Includes charging stations at Croix-Blanche parking, COOP parking at Croisettes, and Bois-Murat school site with 11-22 kW power and Type 1/Type 2 connectors. Tariff: CHF 0.55/kWh standard, CHF 0.45/kWh for residents.
• Vélostation Épalinges-Croisettes Secure bicycle station at the Croisettes metro interface featuring 18 standard bike spaces and 10 lockers with electrical outlets. Access via the Velocity (PubliBike) mobile application with subscription-based access.
• Subventions culturelles Cultural promotion fund established January 2019, providing subsidies up to CHF 5,000 per project for local societies, sports groups, musicians, or individuals with ties to Épalinges. Open to local associations and community organizers.
• Logements adaptés avec accompagnement (LADA) Supported housing for seniors and people with disabilities. Two sites: Route de la Croix-Blanche 35 (18 apartments since 2018) and Chemin de la Girarde 4 (22 apartments since 2023). Includes social support, daily activities, medical escort services, and community activities coordinated with CMS d'Épalinges.
• Atelier mobile de réparation vélo Mobile bike repair service operating April to October 2026, alternating monthly between Bois-Murat and Croix-Blanche neighborhoods. A mechanic provides repairs at resident cost to promote cycling and sustainable mobility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 adapted housing units (18 at Croix-Blanche 35, 22 at Girarde 4)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARASELOLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation pour la régionalisation de l'action sociale de l'Est lausannois-Oron-Lavaux handles complementary benefits (AVS, AI, PC Familles) for residents. This is a key regional social services partnership.
• Centre Médico-Social (CMS) d'ÉpalingescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMS provides medical-social services including TMRL (Transports à Mobilité Réduite) evaluations and health-related support for LADA housing residents.
• Pro Infirmis VaudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro Infirmis evaluates reduced mobility for TMRL transport services and provides support services for disabled individuals in the region.
• Régie MarmillodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe real estate agency handles LADA housing applications and property management for adapted housing units at Route de la Croix-Blanche 35 and Chemin de la Girarde 4.
• CAP (Centre d'Animation Socioculturelle)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAP provides social and cultural animation services for LADA housing residents and runs the Centre d'animation socioculturelle palinzard (CAP) for seniors and community programs.
• Lausanne RégionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLausanne Région is a federation of 27 communes. Epalinges participates in regional initiatives including the interactive heat wave relief map (guide-seniors.ch/plan-canicule).
• SBB/CFFminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe commune distributes discounted CFF day passes (cartes journalières dégriffées Commune) allowing travel on the entire SBB network and most private railways.
• TL (Transports publics de la région lausannoise)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTL operates the m2 metro line (Croisettes terminus) and bus services connecting Epalinges to Lausanne and the region.
• PostAutominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPostAuto operates the Jorat bus network serving Epalinges, providing public transportation connections to surrounding areas.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Commune de Bourg-en-Lavaux: Vaud commune formed via municipal merger; comparable Lausanne-area administrative scale and service breadth including elder care and cultural programming.
• Commune de Savigny: Vaud commune with similar population scale and Lausanne Région affiliation; operates analogous citizen services, social programming, and infrastructure responsibilities.
• Commune de Lutry: Vaud commune in the Lausanne agglomeration providing the same core municipal services (administration, social, mobility, environment) to a comparable suburban population — the closest structural comparable in the canton.
• Commune de Pully: Adjacent Vaud commune on Lausanne's eastern rim with a similar residential profile, Lausanne Région membership, and comparable municipal service portfolio including population administration, mobility, and cultural programming.
• Commune de Belmont-sur-Lausanne: Small Vaud commune adjacent to Épalinges with similar service mandate, Lausanne Métropole/Lavaux governance context, and population size.

Broad incumbents

• Ville de Lausanne: Larger central city in the same agglomeration; provides the broader urban service template (mobility, culture, social, environment) that Lausanne Région communes — including Épalinges — adapt and integrate with.

Others

• Mobility Cooperative: Swiss car-sharing operator running four sites in Épalinges; directly comparable as a multimodal mobility ecosystem peer and active deployment partner in the commune.
• Energie-Agentur Schweiz (Cité de l'énergie): Operator of the Cité de l'énergie label held by Épalinges; peer in the sense of comparable sustainability-program governance and certification frameworks used by Swiss communes.
• CommuneApp: Swiss mobile platform provider for communal news, events, and resident communications; Épalinges uses CommuneApp as its official resident-facing channel, making it a relevant technology peer.

Regional players

• Commune de Paudex: Small Vaud commune on Lake Geneva adjacent to Lausanne; offers comparable municipal services but with a smaller administrative scale and different geographic profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/communedepalinges
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commune-d-epalinges
• Instagraminstagram.com/communedepalinges

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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