Town of Perth

What Town of Perth does

Town of Perth is a municipal government entity incorporated under Ontario municipal law, founded in 1816 as a military settlement and now serving approximately 6,000-7,000 residents in Lanark County, Eastern Ontario. The municipality is governed by an elected Mayor and Council, with a staff of 52 employees operating from its headquarters at 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario. The Town delivers a comprehensive portfolio of public services organized across five functional areas: core infrastructure (water/wastewater utilities, roads, parking management, garbage and recycling, emergency services), recreation and culture (indoor pool, community centre, parks, museum, recreation programming), community events and tourism (Perth Night Market, Perth Triathlon, Festival of Lights, Visitor Information Centre), planning and development (building permits, zoning, economic development), and administrative services (property taxes, marriage licenses, by-law enforcement, animal services).

The Town's technology stack is built on standard municipal SaaS platforms rather than proprietary systems: ParkAdmin for parking payment processing and permit sales, Amilia SmartRec for recreation facility bookings and event registration (including the Perth Triathlon), CivicWeb for council and committee meeting management, and Engage Perth for public consultation and community input on development initiatives. Revenue is generated through a hybrid public-sector model: property taxation (primary funding source), user fees and service charges (parking, recreation, permits, licenses), provincial grants and infrastructure funding (notably nearly $3 million from Ontario's MHIP-HEWSF for wastewater expansion in June 2026), and provincial offences revenue. The Town serves five primary customer segments: residents and property owners (primary), tourists and visitors, local businesses, wedding parties (Perth markets itself as the 'Wedding Capital of Eastern Ontario'), and community organizations.

The Town's strategic agenda is anchored on infrastructure-led residential growth, with the Perth Wastewater Lagoon Expansion Project (groundbreaking June 2026, completion Fall 2027) designed to add capacity equivalent to 10,500 people and enable nearly 2,500 new homes. This is complemented by the Business Retention & Expansion initiative launched June 2026 with Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs funding, targeting local business support through March 2027, and the Environmental Services Shop Project advancing through public engagement. The municipality's competitive position rests on its regulatory monopoly over local governance, its heritage tourism brand (210-year-old settlement), and its access to provincial capital funding programs unavailable to private-sector competitors.

Name

Town of Perth

Legal name

Town of Perth

Website

https://perth.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1816

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Town of Perth is an Ontario municipal government serving approximately 6,000-7,000 residents with comprehensive public services including water/wastewater, parking, recreation, planning, and tourism, funded by property taxes, user fees, and provincial grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Wastewater infrastructure
• Recreation facilities
• Parking management
• Heritage tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Property taxation constitutes the primary municipal revenue source, collected annually from residential and commercial property owners within the Town of Perth.
2. Parking Fees and Fines: Revenue from hourly parking rates ($1.50/hour), monthly passes ($55), annual passes ($560), and parking violation fines.
3. User Fees and Service Charges: Fees for recreation facilities, facility bookings, building permits, licenses, and various municipal services.
4. Provincial Infrastructure Grants: Provincial government funding for infrastructure projects, including nearly $3 million from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program's Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund.
5. Provincial Offences Revenue: Revenue from provincial offence tickets processed through the municipal court system.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Town of Perth is a municipal government providing essential public services including property taxation, water and wastewater management, parking management, building permits, recreation facilities, emergency services, garbage and recycling, and heritage tourism promotion. It also organizes community events such as the Perth Night Market, Perth Triathlon, and Festival of Lights while delivering municipal governance through elected Mayor and Council.

Product overview

Town of Perth operates as a municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services organized under several categories: (1) Core Infrastructure Services including parking management, water/sewer utilities, garbage/recycling collection, and emergency services; (2) Recreation and Culture including swimming facilities, community centres, parks, playgrounds, Perth Museum, library services, and organized programs such as the Perth Triathlon; (3) Community Events and Tourism including the annual Perth Night Market, Festival of Lights, Canada Day celebrations, and visitor information services; (4) Planning and Development including building permits, zoning, and economic development initiatives; (5) Administrative Services including property taxes, marriage licenses, animal services, and by-law enforcement. Key technology platforms include ParkAdmin for parking payments, Amilia SmartRec for recreation bookings, CivicWeb for council meetings, and Engage Perth for public consultations. Services are primarily delivered in-person, online, and through the Visitor Information Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parking Services Municipal parking management providing two hours of free on-street parking in the Business Improvement Area, four downtown parking lots at $1.50/hour, monthly and annual parking passes, and online ticket payment through ParkAdmin.
• Recreation Programs and Facilities Recreation facilities including Perth & District Indoor Pool, Perth & District Community Centre, Conlon Farm Recreation Complex, and outdoor rinks. Programs include swimming lessons, aquatics, and special events booked through Amilia SmartRec platform.
• Building Services Building permits, inspections, and renovation guidance for residential and commercial projects within the Town.
• Visitor Information Centre Tourism hub located inside Perth Museum at 11 Gore Street East providing free maps, brochures, local event listings, dining and accommodation suggestions, free Wi-Fi, and public washrooms. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Perth Museum Heritage museum showcasing local history, geology, and cultural exhibits. Located in the Matheson House, the museum offers admission by donation and houses the Visitor Information Centre.
• Festival and Event Management Organization and promotion of community events including Perth Night Market, Perth Triathlon, Canada Day celebrations, Festival of Lights, Frost & Fire Winter Festival, Halloween events, and March Break activities.
• Perth Triathlon Annual community triathlon event featuring 500m swim, 16km bike, and 3.24km run. Registration through Amilia SmartRec platform. Registration fee: $65 individual, $85 team.
• Perth Night Market Annual evening event showcasing local shops, artisans, live entertainment, and dining along heritage streets and Stewart Park. Vendor marketplace with hundreds of local and regional vendors.
• Property Tax Services Property tax assessment, payment processing, and inquiry services for residential and commercial properties within the Town.
• Emergency Services Fire services including fire safety education, open air burning permits, and emergency planning. Also includes Emergency Planning coordination for community disaster preparedness.
• Water and Sewer Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Wastewater capacity expansion enabling 2,500 new homes
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ontario Ministry of Rural AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026The Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program provides funding for the Town of Perth's Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) initiative. This community-based economic development program gathers input from local business owners to guide future business supports, partnerships, and economic development planning.
• Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure (Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Nearly $3 million in funding from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program's Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (MHIP-HEWSF) supports the Perth Wastewater Lagoon expansion project, creating capacity equivalent to 10,500 people and enabling nearly 2,500 new homes.
• John Jordan, MPP (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Local MPP expressing government support for the BR+E initiative, noting the investment will strengthen relationships with local businesses and contribute to a vibrant local economy.
• Levac PropaneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsorship of the Perth Night Market event, providing promotional support for one of the town's signature annual events that draws thousands of attendees.
• Queer Connection LanarkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community organization that organizes Pride Month events including the annual Pride Parade in Perth. The Town supports these initiatives as part of community inclusion programming.
• Downtown Heritage BIAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Downtown Heritage Business Improvement Area partners with the Town on the Complimentary Parking Program, providing two hours of free parking in the BIA area.
• Algonquin CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Algonquin College has a campus location in Perth, and the Algonquin College site is mentioned in community development updates. Shuttle parking for the Perth Night Market is provided at the Algonquin College location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Town of Renfrew: Eastern Ontario lower-tier town of comparable scale delivering similar municipal services including water, recreation, parking enforcement, and economic development under provincial grant programs.
• Town of Arnprior: Comparable Eastern Ontario lower-tier municipality operating water/wastewater, parking, recreation facilities, and active economic development programming. Similar O. Reg. 588 asset management and provincial-funding profile as Perth.
• Beckwith Township: Lanark County lower-tier municipality neighboring Perth, delivering similar municipal services and competing for the same residential growth demand that Perth's wastewater expansion is intended to absorb.
• Town of Smiths Falls: Adjacent Ontario lower-tier municipality along the Rideau Canal, similar in scale and service mix. Operates water/wastewater utilities, parking, recreation, heritage tourism, and is also positioned in the Lanark County–Eastern Ontario tourism corridor used by Perth.
• Municipality of Mississippi Mills: Lanark County municipality with a heritage downtown (Almonte), providing water/wastewater, recreation, parks, and heritage tourism services — a near-substitute operating model on the same population and budget scale as Perth.
• Tay Valley Township: Lanark County rural township bordering Perth, providing a similar profile of municipal services (roads, waste, recreation, planning) and serving overlapping residents in the Perth commuter catchment.
• Town of Prescott: Small Eastern Ontario town with a historic waterfront/downtown, offering municipal utilities, parking, recreation, and heritage tourism with a comparable operating scale and grant-funded capital program profile.
• Town of Carleton Place: Lanark County lower-tier municipality with comparable population scale, offering parallel municipal services (water, recreation, by-law enforcement, economic development) and competing for the same regional growth and tourism flows.
• Town of Gananoque: Small Ontario heritage town heavily reliant on tourism (1000 Islands gateway), with a comparable mix of water/wastewater, parking, recreation, festivals, and a heritage-brand economic development strategy — closely analogous to Perth's wedding/tourism positioning.

Regional players

• Town of Midland: Small Ontario heritage town in a different region (Simcoe County / Georgian Bay) with a comparable municipal-services portfolio, heritage tourism focus, and capital-project scale — useful as a non-Lanark comparables benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/townofperth
• Instagraminstagram.com/townofperth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-perth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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