Old Orchard Beach

Name

Old Orchard Beach

Legal name

Town of Old Orchard Beach

Website

https://oobmaine.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax collection
• Public safety services
• Business licensing
• Recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Old Orchard Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Annual property tax revenue collected by the town through the Assessor's Office and Tax Collector. The Town Council approves annual budgets for each department funded by property taxes.
2. Business Licensing Fees: Business license application fee of $500 and 2-year renewal fee of $500. Covers inspection of properties for life safety issues and code compliance.
3. Parking Fees and Permits: Revenue from seasonal parking permits and parking tickets issued by the town.
4. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax: Excise taxes collected on motor vehicles through the Tax Collector's office.
5. Recreation Programs Fees: Fees from youth basketball, summer camp, 50+ programs, and other recreation activities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, is a municipal government entity delivering municipal administrative services including public safety (police, fire, emergency management, animal control), public works, wastewater and stormwater management, property assessing and tax collection, business licensing and code enforcement, planning and zoning, voter registration, and recreation programs. These services are funded primarily through property taxes, excise taxes, business licensing fees, parking fees, and recreation program fees, and are delivered to approximately 9,000 year-round residents and up to 75,000 seasonal visitors.

Product overview

Old Orchard Beach is a municipal government providing public services through an integrated web platform. The core offering consists of government administrative services (assessing, tax collection, code enforcement, planning) delivered alongside specialized community programs including public safety initiatives (police programs, animal control), recreation facilities, conservation services, and the J-1 international student exchange program. Online services include payment processing for taxes and permits, meeting broadcasts, and GIS mapping, connected through third-party integration partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government Services Comprehensive municipal services for residents and visitors of Old Orchard Beach, including public safety (police, fire, animal control), public works, wastewater management, stormwater management, code enforcement, planning and zoning, tax collection, and voter registration.
• Online Payments Digital payment services allowing residents and visitors to pay parking tickets, town ordinance violations, accident reports, personal property and real estate taxes, and seasonal parking permits online through third-party portals (NPSPOS, AndroGov, CMRPay).
• Police Department Programs Community safety programs including the Take Me Home Program (vulnerable population registry), Good Morning OOB (daily welfare checks for seniors), Neighborhood Watch, Social Service Coordinator, and the MyPD app for non-emergency reporting.
• Recreation Programs Recreation department offerings including youth basketball, summer camp, 50+ programs, and facility access at the Recreation Complex and Ballpark.
• J-1 Summer Work & Travel Program International student exchange program hosting over 500 J-1 participants annually, providing housing coordination, community resources, event programming, and employer connections.
• Conservation & Environmental Services Environmental protection including Goosefare Brook watershed restoration, Veterans Memorial Park, Blueberry Plains Trail, and MS4 stormwater compliance management.
• Community Animal Watch Committee dedicated to protecting abandoned or homeless domesticated animals through partnerships with the Animal Welfare Society and Feral Felines program coordination.
• Cable TV (Channel 3) Government access television channel broadcasting live town council meetings and providing local community information programming.
• OOBCFC Community Programs OOB Community Friendly Connection programs including Sand for Seniors, Transportation Assistance, and community events like Fall Fest.
• Business Licensing Business license application and 2-year renewal service for local businesses including restaurants, retail shops, and seasonal rentals, with a $500 initial application fee and $500 biennial renewal fee covering inspection of properties for life safety issues and code compliance.
• Seasonal Parking Permits and Parking Enforcement Seasonal parking permits and parking tickets issued by the town, payable online through dedicated portals, supporting tourism infrastructure during the summer season.

Named customers4 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

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and support.

• EcoMainecoreOthersWaste management and recycling partner for Old Orchard Beach's curbside recycling and waste disposal programs. EcoMaine provides single-sort recycling services and community waste management support.
• York County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency response coordination partnership with York County for community emergency preparedness and response training programs.
• Animal Welfare SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization partner supporting the Community Animal Watch Committee and animal control services.
• Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and WildlifesupportOthersState agency partner for wildlife complaints and issues involving wild animals that fall outside local animal control jurisdiction.
• Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit Company (BSOOBT)coreOthersLocal public transportation partner providing bus and trolley services. Residents can purchase Dirigo Pass pre-loaded transit cards. Essential service for J-1 students and residents.
• Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStormwater management partner implementing MS4 permit requirements. Provides education/outreach programs and coordinates the Interlocal Stormwater Working Group (ISWG) with 14 member municipalities.
• Interlocal Stormwater Working Group (ISWG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 14 regulated MS4 municipalities and two nested MS4 communities in greater Portland and Saco areas working collaboratively to implement MS4 General Permit requirements.
• Maine WatersupportOthersMunicipal water utility provider for Old Orchard Beach. Handles water billing and water-related issues for residents.
• Casella Waste SystemssupportOthersWaste management company operating the transfer station for debris, furniture, and demo materials. Provides price lists for disposal services.
• Maine Bureau of Motor VehiclessupportOthersState partner for motor vehicle registrations, vanity plates, and title services administered through the Tax Collector's office.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Town of Brunswick, Maine: Maine coastal-adjacent municipality with broader full-time population base but comparable municipal service structure, including police, fire, public works, wastewater, assessing, and planning functions under Maine state law.
• Town of Ogunquit, Maine: Small York County coastal town with very similar resident-to-summer-visitor population ratio, beach-based resort economy, and reliance on tourism-derived property and excise tax revenues.
• Town of Wells, Maine: Neighboring York County coastal town with comparable beach-resort economy, similar seasonal population dynamics, and overlapping municipal service delivery including police, fire, public works, and code enforcement.
• Town of Saco, Maine: Neighboring Maine municipality that shares the BSOOBT transit district with Old Orchard Beach, providing a direct operational integration point and similar coastal York/Cumberland County service environment.
• Town of Kennebunkport, Maine: Coastal Maine municipality in York County offering similar municipal services (police, fire, public works, assessing, planning) to a comparable mix of year-round residents and seasonal tourism visitors. Comparable in geography, service scope, and tourism-driven tax base dynamics.
• Town of York, Maine: Adjacent York County coastal municipality with similar municipal service delivery, comparable seasonal population dynamics from beach tourism, and overlapping state regulatory environment (MS4, Maine DEP, business licensing).
• Town of Bar Harbor, Maine: Maine coastal municipality with an even more extreme seasonal population swing driven by Acadia National Park tourism; comparable municipal service model, business licensing structure, and conservation/parks administration footprint.
• City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware: Mid-Atlantic coastal resort municipality with similar seasonal population dynamics, beach-dependent tax base, and comparable municipal service footprint including police, public works, and business licensing.
• Town of Scarborough, Maine: Coastal-adjacent Maine municipality in Cumberland County with comparable municipal service delivery, MS4 stormwater compliance obligations, and beach-adjacent tax base considerations.
• City of Cape May, New Jersey: Mid-Atlantic beach-resort municipality with a comparable model: small year-round population, dramatic summer population surge, tourism-dependent tax base, and active historic-preservation/zoning framework protecting the resort brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrqYmeu-zI-c7E1RONQXwtA
• Facebookfacebook.com/TownOOB
• Instagraminstagram.com/townoob
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-old-orchard-beach

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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