Village of Barrington

What Village of Barrington does

The Village of Barrington is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1865, serving 10,722 residents across its jurisdictional limits and acting as the activity hub for the broader 90-square-mile Barrington area (7 independent villages, 47,000+ residents) approximately 40 miles northwest of Chicago. It delivers the full range of municipal services through dedicated departments: Police, Fire, Public Works, Development Services, Finance & IT, Communications & Events, Cultural Affairs, Human Resources, and Safety & Emergency Management. Operational footprint includes over 50 miles of maintained roads, more than 8,000 parkway trees, 11 municipal facilities, a Central Garage servicing approximately 100 vehicles, and water/wastewater service extended into adjacent communities (parts of Inverness and Barrington Hills).

The Village is funded through a diversified revenue base: property taxes, sales taxes, utility billing for water, sewer, and refuse (structured as self-sustaining enterprise activities that break even on a perpetual basis), permit and license fees, and commuter/employee parking fees. Service delivery occurs through multiple channels including the Village Hall, Public Safety Facility, Public Works Facility, the Barrington's White House cultural center (opened 2015), and an online portal (barrington-il.gov) supporting bill payment, permit applications, problem reporting, and FOIA requests. Distribution partnerships with Metra and Pace extend transit connectivity to Chicago.

Governance is led by an elected Village Board and a professional Village Manager (Scott Anderson), with departmental directors for each function. The Village holds AA+ (S&P) and Aa1 (Moody's) bond ratings, has received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting for over 30 consecutive years and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for over 10 consecutive years, and operates under Illinois home rule authority. Recent strategic activity centers on the Golden Triangle redevelopment agreement (Mylo Development, 2025), a $1.1M federal wastewater treatment facility grant (2026), and a leadership refresh across Police, Cultural Affairs, and Development Services during 2024-2025. The Village participates in regional intergovernmental cooperatives for insurance (IPBC, IRMA), public works mutual aid, and pension investment (IFPIF, IPOPIF).

Name

Village of Barrington

Legal name

Village of Barrington

Website

https://barrington-il.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Village of Barrington is a municipal government serving 10,722 residents in Illinois with full-service operations including police, fire, public works, water/sewer utilities, development services, and cultural affairs, funded by taxes, utility fees, and permits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Utility billing services
• Community development
• Public works

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Utility Billing (Water, Sewer, Refuse): Utility services operated as enterprise activities where customer rates are set at levels sufficient to fully support day-to-day operations as well as ongoing infrastructure improvements. Each service is structured to break even on a perpetual basis.
2. Property Taxes: Property tax revenues support general village operations and services.
3. Sales Tax: Sales tax revenues collected from businesses within the village limits.
4. Permit and License Fees: Revenue from building permits, contractor registration, garage sale permits, and various business licenses.
5. Parking Fees: Revenue from commuter and employer/employee parking lot permits.

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Village of Barrington is a municipal government entity that provides administrative services to its 10,722 residents. It delivers essential public services including police and fire protection, public works, water and sewer utilities, refuse and recycling collection, road maintenance, snow and ice control, building permits and inspections, development and zoning oversight, and cultural programming through Barrington's White House.

Product overview

The Village of Barrington is a municipal government entity, not a product company. Its public-facing digital presence consists of a government services website (barrington-il.gov) that provides residents with information and access to Village government services, including departments (Fire, Police, Public Works, Development Services, Finance & IT, Communications & Events, Cultural Affairs, Human Resources, Safety & Emergency Management), community resources (events, recreation, historic preservation), utility billing (water, sewer, refuse), development and construction project tracking, and public communications (e-newsletters, press releases). There is no commercial product or SaaS offering associated with the Village of Barrington's website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barrington's White House: The Village's cultural and community center, opened in 2015, serving as a vibrant hub for artistic performances, educational lectures, weddings, and events.

Products and services

• Public Works and Infrastructure Services
• Water and Sewer Utility Services
• Refuse and Recycling Services Curbside refuse collection, recycling pickup, and yard waste services for Village residents, structured as an enterprise activity with break-even rate design.
• Police and Law Enforcement Services 24/7 patrol and emergency response, law enforcement, criminal investigation, and community policing services delivered through the Police Department at the Public Safety Facility.
• Fire and Emergency Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, fire prevention, and rescue services delivered by the Barrington Fire Department from the Public Safety Facility.
• Building Permits and Inspections Building permit issuance, contractor registration, garage sale permits, and various business licenses administered through the Development Services Department.
• Planning and Zoning Administration Zoning administration, planning reviews, code enforcement, and Historic District staff liaison services through the Development Services Department.
• Commuter Parking Permits Commuter and employer/employee parking lot permits at the Metra station for residents and visitors using Metra train service to Chicago.
• Barrington's White House Cultural Center Cultural and community center opened in 2015, serving as a hub for artistic performances, educational lectures, weddings, and community events. Managed by the Cultural Affairs Department.
• Community Events Programming Large community events including Barrington Art Festival, Fourth of July Parade, Thursday Night Out, Scarecrow Festival, and Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting, plus event permit administration.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metra Commuter Train SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetra provides commuter rail service connecting Barrington to Chicago. The Metra station is located in the village center, making Barrington accessible to Chicago workers while serving as a key transportation hub for the community.
• Pace Suburban Bus SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPace provides suburban bus service extending transit options for Barrington area residents.
• Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Village participates in IPBC, a self-funded insurance cooperative for employee group health and life insurance programs.
• Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Village participates in IRMA for General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Property, and other pooled insurance programs.
• Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Village is a member of this network which provides public works assistance to communities during emergencies.
• Illinois Firefighters Pension Investment Fund (IFPIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFPIF is an investment trust responsible for consolidation and fiduciary management of Illinois suburban and downstate firefighters pension assets. Barrington Firefighters' Pension Fund assets have been transferred to IFPIF.
• Illinois Police Officers Pension Investment Fund (IPOPIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPOPIF is an investment trust responsible for consolidation and fiduciary management of Illinois suburban and downstate police officer pension assets. Barrington Police Pension Fund assets have been transferred to IPOPIF.
• Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBACOG is a council of governments serving the Barrington area, coordinating regional services and initiatives across the 7 independent villages.
• Barrington Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Village works with the Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses and economic development initiatives.
• Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDOT handles snow and ice control on state routes including Route 14 (Northwest Highway), Ela Road, Barrington Road, and portions of Route 59 and Lake-Cook Road outside village limits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Village of Schaumburg, IL: Chicago suburban village offering the same full suite of municipal services, including its own public works, water/sewer, development services, and cultural amenities.
• Village of Libertyville, IL: Comparable Lake County suburb providing similar municipal services including water/sewer, public safety, public works, and historic downtown preservation.
• Village of Buffalo Grove, IL: Lake/Cook County suburban village with similar population size and an essentially identical mix of municipal services, utility operations, and infrastructure maintenance responsibilities.
• Village of Deerfield, IL: Comparable Lake County suburb with similar municipal service structure, transit-oriented development, and demand for high-quality infrastructure.
• Village of Palatine, IL: Comparable Chicago suburban village providing the same municipal services (police, fire, public works, water/sewer, development services) to a similar population base in the northwest suburbs.
• Village of Hoffman Estates, IL: Northwest suburban Chicago village of comparable character offering the same full range of municipal services and economic development functions.
• Village of Glenview, IL: Adjacent Cook County suburban village with similar population, full-service municipal operations, Metra commuter rail access, and water utility service area.
• Village of Mount Prospect, IL: Adjacent Cook County suburb with comparable population and municipal service profile, including police, fire, public works, water/sewer utilities, and transit-oriented development around the Metra station.
• Village of Arlington Heights, IL: Larger but adjacent northwest suburban village with comparable full-service municipal operations, including utility billing, transit-oriented downtown near Metra, and historic preservation functions.

Regional players

• City of Crystal Lake, IL: Nearby McHenry County municipality serving as a regional hub for surrounding communities, with comparable functions in public safety, water/sewer, and development services though operating under city rather than village form.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@villageofbarringtonil9182
• Facebookfacebook.com/VillageBarrington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/villageofbarrington
• Instagraminstagram.com/villageofbarrington

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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