What Gemeente Scherpenzeel does

Gemeente Scherpenzeel is a small, self-governing Dutch municipality (gemeente) located in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands, serving approximately 10,000+ inhabitants with a workforce of roughly 100+ staff. It operates as a public government entity with statutory authority over local governance, spatial planning, permitting, taxation, social welfare, environmental management, and public services within its jurisdiction. The municipality is governed by the gemeenteraad (municipal council) and the college of mayor and aldermen, guided by the Bestuursakkoord 2026-2030.

Its service portfolio spans citizen-facing digital products, including the Mijn Scherpenzeel personal portal (integrated with national DigiD and eHerkenning identity systems), online appointment scheduling, the Digitale Gemeentegids 2026, and a sustainability portal (Duurzaam Scherpenzeel). Community infrastructure centers on De Breehoek, a multi-functional venue housing the library, sports hall, council chamber, and municipal offices, currently slated for renovation. The municipality also operates the Sociale Wegwijzer social-support platform and participates in the regional WSP Regio Foodvalley labor-market partnership alongside seven neighboring municipalities (Barneveld, Ede, Renkum, Renswoude, Rhenen, Veenendaal, Wageningen).

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model of recurring local taxes (OZB property tax, waste and sewage levies, dog tax, tourist tax), transaction-based permit fees (advertising, events, market stands, alcohol exemptions, lottery permits, sewage connections, environmental permits via Omgevingsdienst De Vallei), national government grants, and service charges. Customer segments include citizens (primary), entrepreneurs and local businesses, business associations (OV Scherpenzeel, Bedrijvenkring SW), sports and cultural organizations, and educational institutions. Distribution occurs through the physical gemeentehuis, the online portal, the Omgevingsloket national environmental permit system, and regional partner channels.

Name

Gemeente Scherpenzeel

Legal name

Gemeente Scherpenzeel

Website

https://scherpenzeel.nl

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gemeente Scherpenzeel is a small self-governing Dutch municipality in Gelderland serving 10,000+ residents with ~100 staff, delivering statutory civic services, permitting, social support, and economic development through digital portals and regional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Local public administration
• Citizen services portal
• Permit and license issuance
• Community welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Scherpenzeel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Taxes (OZB): Onroerendezaakbelasting (property tax) is a primary municipal revenue stream. The municipality is cautious about increasing local taxes above inflation unless necessary to maintain essential services.
2. Permit and License Fees (leges): Fees collected for various permits, licenses, and administrative services including building permits, environmental permits, market stand permits, advertising permits, and event permits.
3. Waste Collection Levy (afvalstoffenheffing): Charges for waste collection services to residents and businesses.
4. Sewage Levy (rioolheffing): Municipal sewage system charges.
5. Market and Stand Fees: Fees for market places and stand locations, including weekly market permits and annual permits.
6. Parking Fees: Revenue from parking regulations and permits for large vehicles.
7. Dog Tax (hondenbelasting): Annual dog ownership tax.
8. Tourist Tax (toeristenbelasting): Tax on overnight stays in the municipality.
9. Burial Rights (lijkbezorgingsrechten): Fees for cemetery and burial services. The municipality views burial as an important social service where accessibility and affordability take priority over cost recovery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gemeente Scherpenzeel is a Dutch municipality in Gelderland providing local government services to approximately 10,000+ inhabitants. It delivers administrative services (passports, ID cards, civil registry), spatial planning and permit issuance (building, environmental, events, market), social support and welfare programs, waste collection and sewage management, economic development support for entrepreneurs, and community facilities through De Breehoek community center.

Product overview

Gemeente Scherpenzeel operates a comprehensive municipal service platform serving over 10,000 inhabitants with approximately 100 employees. The digital offering consists of multiple interconnected services: the core citizen portal (Mijn Scherpenzeel) for personalized access, online appointment scheduling, various contact forms for different departments, and the digital municipal guide. Economic development services include business park information (Hogekamp Oost, 't Zwarte Land), commercial real estate listings, startup support, and the Centrumvisie for town center development. Community services feature De Breehoek as the central multi-functional venue, Duurzaam Scherpenzeel for sustainability initiatives, and Sociale Wegwijzer for social support programs. The platform integrates with national systems including DigiD, eHerkenning, Omgevingsloket, and Kamer van Koophandel for identity verification, business authentication, and permit processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mijn Scherpenzeel Digital citizen self-service portal providing residents with personalized access to municipal administrative services, permit applications, and document requests. Integrated with DigiD for identity verification.
• Online Afspraken Maken Online appointment booking system that allows citizens to schedule in-person meetings with municipal services at the gemeentehuis during opening hours.
• Permit and License Issuance Statutory service issuing building, environmental, event, market, advertising, and alcohol/lottery/fireworks permits and licenses to residents and businesses in Scherpenzeel. Processed partly through the national Omgevingsloket under the Omgevingswet.
• Municipal Taxation and Levies Annual local taxation services including property tax (OZB), waste collection levy, sewage levy, dog tax, and tourist tax. Burial rights fees are also collected, with accessibility prioritized over full cost recovery.
• Aanbod Bedrijfsruimte Commercial real estate listings for businesses including available plots and buildings in designated business parks in Scherpenzeel.
• Bedrijventerreinen (Business Park Services) Information and management services for the industrial zones Hogekamp Oost and 't Zwarte Land, providing entrepreneurs with details on available commercial plots.
• Informatie voor Starters

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieves annual housing production target of 50-55 homes per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WSP Regio Foodvalley (WerkgeversServicepunt Regio Foodvalley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership providing free employer services including labor market information, inclusive employment support, recruitment assistance, access to job seekers, training, and information about subsidies. Serves 8 municipalities in the Foodvalley region: Barneveld, Ede, Renkum, Renswoude, Rhenen, Scherpenzeel, Veenendaal, and Wageningen.
• UWVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employee insurance agency collaborating with WSP Regio Foodvalley to connect job seekers with employers in the region.
• WerkkrachtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional employment organization partner in the WSP Regio Foodvalley collaboration for labor market services.
• Regio FoodvalleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperation of 8 municipalities in the Foodvalley area. Scherpenzeel actively participates in this regional collaboration on housing, care, economy, mobility, safety, and energy. The municipality emphasizes it both contributes to and benefits from this regional partnership.
• Omgevingsdienst De ValleicoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional environmental service organization handling environmental permits, inspections, and environmental law enforcement on behalf of Scherpenzeel and other municipalities.
• Zorg- en Veiligheidshuis West Veluwe ValleiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare and Safety House providing integrated support for complex care and safety cases, strengthening cooperation between social services and safety partners.
• Regionaal Mobiliteitsteam FoodvalleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mobility team in Foodvalley collaborating with WSP on employment and mobility solutions.
• Leerwerkloket Regio FoodvalleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education-work desk helping connect learning and working opportunities in the Foodvalley region.
• Inclusief OndernemersNetwerk ValleiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive Entrepreneurs Network in the Vallei region working with WSP on inclusive employment.
• Sociale Wegwijzer ScherpenzeelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial Guide Scherpenzeel providing residents with information about social support, care, and welfare services, with attention for personal identity and beliefs.
• Bedrijfsmakelaars (Business Brokers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate brokers assisting with availability of existing business buildings in Scherpenzeel.
• Ondernemersvereniging ScherpenzeelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal entrepreneur association connecting networks and safeguarding business climate. Active with various actions and events for entrepreneurs and community benefit.
• Bedrijvenkring Scherpenzeel Woudenberg (BSW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Circle Scherpenzeel Woudenberg representing business interests in both municipalities with proactive and professional approach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gemeente Barneveld: Larger Foodvalley-region municipality (~60,000 inhabitants) that cooperates with Scherpenzeel through Regio Foodvalley and WSP. Broader service portfolio and budget, but overlapping rural/entrepreneurial economic profile.
• Gemeente Ede: Largest municipality in Regio Foodvalley (~120,000 inhabitants) and an economic anchor of the region. While much larger in scale, it shares the same regional housing, labor market, and economic development agenda with Scherpenzeel.
• Gemeente Wageningen: Member of Regio Foodvalley with a strong knowledge-economy base (Wageningen UR). Larger and more urban than Scherpenzeel but shares the regional housing and labor market agenda through WSP and Regio Foodvalley.

Others

• Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG): Umbrella association representing all Dutch municipalities. Provides policy, lobbying, and shared digital services (e.g., GEMMA, Samenwerkingsfunctionaliteiten) used by Scherpenzeel. Functions as an ecosystem/standards body rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Gemeente Buren: Small municipality in Gelderland (~27,000 inhabitants) with similar rural-village character and comparable service delivery footprint for a small-municipality governance model.
• Gemeente Woudenberg: Neighboring municipality in Utrecht with similar population size (~13,000) and jointly served by the Bedrijvenkring Scherpenzeel Woudenberg (BSW). Closest geographic and economic peer to Scherpenzeel.
• Gemeente Lochem: Small municipality in Gelderland (~34,000 inhabitants) with a similar mix of rural communities, business parks, and sustainability initiatives. Useful comparable for mid-sized rural Gelderse municipalities.
• Gemeente West Maas en Waal: Small municipality in Gelderland (~19,000 inhabitants) with a comparable rural profile, small-municipality governance model, and reliance on inter-municipal cooperation for environmental and social services.
• Gemeente Renswoude: Small Dutch municipality in Utrecht that is also part of Regio Foodvalley alongside Scherpenzeel. Directly comparable in scale (~5,000 inhabitants), self-governance model, and reliance on regional cooperation for service delivery.
• Gemeente Putten: Small municipality in Gelderland with a comparable population (~24,000) and similar rural, Christian-heritage community profile. Comparable in scope of municipal services and reliance on tourism and local SME economy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeentescherpenzeel
• Instagraminstagram.com/gemeente_scherpenzeel

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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