Village of Rhinebeck

Name

Village of Rhinebeck

Legal name

Village of Rhinebeck

Website

https://villageofrhinebeck.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Community planning
• Highway maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Rhinebeck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for General Fund operations. Property tax rate set annually within NYS tax cap. General Fund Appropriations for 2026-2027: $3,467,007.
2. Water and Sewer User Fees: Volumetric user fees for water and sewer services. Water rate: $8.00 per 1,000 gallons (unchanged). Sewer rate: $14.50 per 1,000 gallons (increased from $14.00). Water Fund Appropriations: $1,255,478. Sewer Fund Appropriations: $1,076,924.
3. State Aid (AIM): New York State Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) funding. Approximately $14,328 annually.
4. Permit and Fee Revenue: Building permits, court fines and fees ($45,000), parking fees ($1.75/hr), EV charging fees ($.38/kwh), and various other service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Village of Rhinebeck is a municipal government providing essential public services to approximately 2,500 residents through departments including Police, Fire/EMS, Water, Wastewater, Highway & Maintenance, Building/Planning/Zoning, Justice Court, Village Clerk, and Treasurer. Core offerings include water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, public safety, road and infrastructure maintenance, building permits and zoning administration, and tax collection. The Village also operates community programs such as the Village Compost Program, EV Charging Stations, and Climate Smart Rhinebeck sustainability initiatives.

Product overview

The Village of Rhinebeck operates as a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to its residents. The core service portfolio includes traditional municipal functions: water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, police and fire protection, highway maintenance, building/planning/zoning administration, justice court, and treasury/tax services. The Village also operates several branded environmental and community programs including Climate Smart Rhinebeck (climate action initiatives), the Village Compost Program (free residential composting), EV charging stations, and the Hometown Heroes banner program. The government offers online services through its website for permits, forms, and utility management, with infrastructure managed through integrations with software systems including Muni-Link for billing, PAYCHEX for payroll, and the Bonadio Group for financial management. The Village is currently implementing its 2024 Comprehensive Plan, which guides land use and development through 2044.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Department Services Municipal water supply and distribution services for Village residents, including water treatment, maintenance of water infrastructure, and water quality reporting. Water rate of $8.00 per 1,000 gallons.
• Wastewater Department Services Wastewater treatment plant operations and sewer system maintenance and treatment services for the Village. Sewer rate of $14.50 per 1,000 gallons.
• Police Department Services Municipal law enforcement services for Village residents including patrol, community policing, and emergency response.
• Fire Department Services Fire suppression, EMS services, and emergency preparedness for the Village and surrounding areas. Recognized as 2026 Dutchess County EMS Agency of the Year.
• Highway & Maintenance Department Services Road maintenance, brush pickup, leaf collection, snow removal, and general infrastructure upkeep for Village residents.
• Building, Planning, and Zoning Services Permit processing, site plan review, code enforcement, and land use planning services for Village residents and businesses.
• Justice Court Services Village court handling local traffic violations, small claims, and municipal code violations.
• Village Clerk Services Vital records, marriage licenses, Freedom of Information requests, elections, and general administrative services for Village residents.
• Treasurer Services Tax collection, budget management, financial reporting, and utility billing for water and sewer services.
• Village Compost Program Free municipal composting program partnering with a local farm, allowing Village residents to compost food and yard waste.
• EV Charging Stations Public electric vehicle charging stations managed by the Village with billing at $.38/kwh.
• Hometown Heroes Banners Program honoring local veterans and service members through displayed banners on Village streets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Village achieving NYSERDA Bronze and Silver Climate Smart certification through climate action plans
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hudson 7 (Hudson River Drinking Water Inter-Municipal Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of mid-Hudson municipalities drawing drinking water from the Hudson River. Mayor Gary Bassett serves as Chair. Members include Town of Esopus, Town of Hyde Park, Town of Lloyd, Town and City of Poughkeepsie, Town and Village of Rhinebeck. Dedicated to safeguarding Hudson River as drinking water source and protecting water source from pollution.
• NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)coreOthersVillage received $60,000 in NYSERDA grants through Clean Energy Communities program for heat pump installations at Police Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Central HudsonminorOthersElectric utility providing $14,700 in rebates for heat pump installation projects.
• Bonadio GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected as cloud-based financial management software provider replacing Edmonds and Tyler Technologies. Provides subscription-based software with accounting consulting, AP voucher approval, ACH payments, monthly bank reconciliations, and interfaces with PAYCHEX, Muni-Link, and Catalist.
• Marist CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Marist Environmental Science and Policy and Computer Science Departments on real-world research program. Students researching flooding along Landsman Kill and designing predictive flood monitoring system. Weather station installed at Village Highway Garage and wastewater treatment plant.
• Climate Smart RhinebeckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage task force focused on climate action, sustainability, and resilience. Operates independently at climatesmartrhinebeck.org. Coordinates with Village on climate initiatives including compost program, energy efficiency, and community climate planning.
• Four Corners PlanningcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPlanning firm engaged by Village Board to implement Comprehensive Plan recommendations and work on zoning code overhaul supported by NY State Smart Growth grant.
• Tighe and BondminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm engaged for water rate study, drainage system analysis, and Asher Dam assessment ($75,000 project).
• GPI (Engineering Firm)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant for Safe Routes to School pedestrian improvements project. Acted as consultant developing proposal and will oversee federally-funded project implementation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Town of Rhinebeck: Adjacent municipal government to the Village of Rhinebeck, providing the same core services (highway, water planning, zoning, public safety coordination) at the town level. The two governments share staff, partners (Hudson 7), and the Rhinebeck brand, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Town of Hyde Park, NY: Dutchess County municipal partner within the Hudson 7 coalition, sharing drinking-water sourcing and regional water-source protection interests with Rhinebeck. Same county and same regional water utility framework.
• Town of Poughkeepsie, NY: Adjacent Dutchess County municipality and fellow Hudson 7 member, operating water and sewer utilities with mayor/supervisor governance. Comparable in county, regulatory environment, and water-system profile.
• Village of Tivoli, NY: Tiny adjacent Hudson Valley village (~1,100 residents) with its own water system and village government structure. Directly comparable in scale and Hudson Valley setting, though with a smaller budget envelope.
• City of Beacon, NY: Small Dutchess County city (~14,000 residents) with its own water and wastewater systems, planning/zoning department, and active climate and historic-preservation initiatives. Larger than Rhinebeck but in the same county with comparable service mix.
• Town of Woodstock, NY: Ulster County town adjacent to Rhinebeck with comparable population (~5,800) and a similar service mix including highway, water districts, planning, and active sustainability programs. Comparable rural-Hudson Valley municipal profile.
• Village of Nyack, NY: Small Lower Hudson Valley village (~7,000 residents) operating water/sewer utilities, planning/zoning, and a mayor-board of trustees government. Comparable governance structure and service mix to Rhinebeck.
• Village of Cold Spring, NY: Small Hudson Valley village of comparable population (~2,000) with its own water and sewer utilities, historic district, and a similar scope of mayor-and-trustees municipal services. Comparable in scale, regulatory environment, and historic-village character.
• Village of Catskill, NY: Hudson Valley village with mayor-board governance, water/sewer utilities, and historic district. Similar population size and Mid-Hudson regional context as Rhinebeck.
• Village of Sag Harbor, NY: Small Long Island village (~2,300 residents) with its own water and wastewater systems, historic district overlay, and mayor-board governance. Directly comparable in scale and utility-operating profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-rhinebeck

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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