Zalaegerszeg Megyei

What Zalaegerszeg Megyei does

Zalaegerszeg Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata is the municipal government of Zalaegerszeg, a city with county rights in Western Hungary and the administrative seat of Zala County, with documented history dating to 1247. The entity delivers the full spectrum of statutory municipal services to city residents and local businesses: public administration, urban planning and development, education facilities (schools, kindergartens, nurseries), healthcare, social services, cultural programming, sports and recreation infrastructure, transportation, and environmental protection.

The municipality operates a modest digital service ecosystem built on commodity technologies: a WordPress-based citizen website (zalaegerszeg.hu) available in Hungarian, English, and German; a cross-platform mobile application (Android/iOS) launched in February 2021 with push notifications, opinion polling, and issue reporting; an electronic administration portal (E-ügyintézés); the Egerszeg Kártya resident loyalty card; and a RainLoop-based internal webmail. It wholly owns three operating subsidiaries: Zalaegerszegi Városfejlesztő Zrt. (urban development and project management), Kontakt Humán Szolgáltató Nonprofit Kft. (employment services, founded 1999), and Kvártélyház Szabadtéri Színház Kft. (cultural events, founded 2008).

The business model is non-commercial: municipal services are delivered free of charge to residents, funded through a mix of local taxes, Hungarian state allocations, and EU development programs — most notably a dedicated 7,506,502,266 HUF (~7.5 billion Forints) TOP Plusz envelope for 2021-2027, supplemented by an additional 1 billion HUF from the county framework. Strategic priorities include industrial capacity expansion (Science and Technology Park, Logistics Park), digital infrastructure (Magyar Telekom fiber buildout), and social infrastructure (kindergarten and nursery construction). Governance is by the Municipal Assembly led by Mayor Balaicz Zoltán, with dr. Kovács Gábor serving as Chief Clerk (címetes főjegyző).

Name

Zalaegerszeg Megyei

Legal name

Zalaegerszeg Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata

Website

https://zalaegerszeg.hu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zalaegerszeg Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata is the municipal government of Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, delivering statutory public services — administration, education, healthcare, culture, urban development — to city residents and businesses, funded by taxes, state allocations, and EU grants, and operating a WordPress website, mobile app, and three wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Public Administration (92), Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAAAE

Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAN

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAM

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public administration
• E-government services
• Urban development
• City administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Zalaegerszeg

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zalaegerszeg Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata is the municipal government of Zalaegerszeg providing public administration, urban development, education, healthcare, social services, cultural programs, and infrastructure maintenance to city residents. It delivers citizen-facing services through the official website portal, a mobile application, electronic administration (E-ügyintézés), and the Egerszeg Kártya loyalty card program, funded by local taxes, government allocations, and EU development grants.

Product overview

Zalaegerszeg Megyei Jogú Város operates a digital citizen services ecosystem consisting of the official city website portal (zalaegerszeg.hu) built on WordPress, a dedicated mobile application for Android and iOS, electronic administration services (E-ügyintézés), the Egerszeg Kártya loyalty program, and internal web-mail infrastructure. These digital services are funded through EU development programs including Széchenyi 2020 and Széchenyi Terv Plusz, supporting municipal operations, citizen engagement, and administrative efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zalaegerszeg Mobile Application (Zalaegerszeg mobil applikáció) Mobile application for Android and iOS enabling citizens of Zalaegerszeg to access city information, participate in opinion surveys, report issues, and receive push notifications from the municipality.
• E-ügyintézés (Electronic Administration Services) Electronic government services enabling citizens to submit requests, manage administrative procedures, and access public services online through the municipal website.
• Egerszeg Kártya (Egerszeg Loyalty Card) Municipal loyalty card program for residents of Zalaegerszeg providing access to various city services, benefits, and discounts at participating local institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dedicated EU funding of 7.5 billion Forint for city development 2021-2027
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Építési és Közlekedési MinisztériumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ministry of Construction and Transport is a consortium partner for the new industrial hall construction project at the Science and Technology Park. The ministry collaborates with the municipality on major infrastructure developments.
• Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025National Highway Nonprofit Company is a consortium partner for the Zalaegerszeg Logistics Park infrastructure development, specifically for constructing a roundabout at the intersection of the industrial access road and county road 7328.
• Zala Vármegye ÖnkormányzatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Zala County Municipality is the main beneficiary and lead partner for the Zalaegerszeg-Teskánd bicycle path project, working in consortium with Zalaegerszeg City and Teskánd Village municipalities.
• Zalaegerszegi Városfejlesztő Zrt.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016City Development Company (Zrt.) is a majority municipal-owned company designated for project management activities. It has extensive experience in preparing and implementing urban development projects, with primary responsibility for economic development projects.
• Zala Megyei KormányhivatalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Zala County Government Office provides employment support services including training cost subsidies, wage subsidies (8+4 months), commuting support, mobility/housing assistance, and self-employment support for job seekers.
• Kontakt Humán Szolgáltató Nonprofit Kft.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Human Services Nonprofit Company was founded by Zalaegerszeg Municipality in 1999. It provides employment facilitation services including workforce lending, job intermediation, and labor market information services.
• Zala Megyei Vállalkozásfejlesztési AlapítványminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Zala County Enterprise Development Foundation provides consulting services for micro, small and medium enterprises regarding financing opportunities, business startup support, innovation, marketing, business development, and grant consulting.
• Nyugat-Pannon Terület- és Gazdaságfejlesztési Szolgáltató Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016West Pannon Regional Development Company conducts labor market surveys and employer needs assessments, mapping employers and identifying training needs to support employment programs.
• Kvártélyház Szabadtéri Színház Kft.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Open-air Theater Company, founded by Zalaegerszeg City Council in 2008, organizes the Kvártélyház Summer Season and other cultural events. It is the largest event management company in Zala County and handles project marketing for city projects.
• APNB Kutató, Fejlesztő és Szolgáltató Kft.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Research, Development and Service Company conducts investment attraction activities including city attractiveness assessments, labor force attraction strategy development, and action planning.
• Homeland Kft.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Construction company contracted for building the Andráshida Kindergarten project under TOP-6.2.1-15-ZL1-2016-00001.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Veszprém Megyei Jogú Város: Hungarian city with county rights that has similarly invested in EU-funded sports/cultural infrastructure; useful comparator for smart-city and tourism initiatives.
• Kaposvár Megyei Jogú Város: Hungarian city with county rights; comparable size, county-seat administrative functions, and reliance on EU development programs for municipal projects.
• Sopron Megyei Jogú Város: Western Hungarian city with county rights focused on tourism and cross-border development; comparable in digitization and EU funding strategy.
• Eger Megyei Jogú Város: Hungarian city with county rights with tourism-heavy economy and active EU-funded development programs, broadly comparable in municipal services portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Granicus (govService / civic engagement): Broad incumbent vendor of government digital service and citizen engagement platforms, comparable to the citizen-facing digital services operated by Zalaegerszeg municipality.
• Microsoft CityNext: Broad incumbent smart-city platform that competes conceptually with municipal digital infrastructure initiatives such as Zalaegerszeg's mobile app and e-administration portal.

Direct peers

• Nagykanizsa Megyei Jogú Város: Hungarian city with county rights in Zala region, comparable population profile and similar reliance on EU development funding for municipal projects.
• Szombathely Megyei Jogú Város: Adjacent Hungarian 'Megyei Jogú Város' (city with county rights) in Western Hungary. Most directly comparable peer: similar size, county-seat administrative functions, EU-funded development programs, and overlapping municipal service portfolio.
• Győr Megyei Jogú Város: Larger Hungarian city with county rights in Western Hungary. Comparable in administrative structure, EU-funded urban development, and municipal service delivery, but operates at a larger scale.

Others

• Zalaegerszegi V\u00e1rosfejleszt\u0151 Zrt. Wholly-owned municipal development company of Zalaegerszeg handling urban development projects. Treated as a subsidiary/echo for the partnership structure rather than a true peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zalaegerszeghivatalosoldal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zalaegerszeg-megyei

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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