What Upper Makefield Township does

Upper Makefield Township is a Second Class Township under Pennsylvania state law, located along the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It provides core municipal government services to approximately 8,800 residents through six operational departments: Administration, Finance, Planning and Zoning, Police (24/7 coverage with specialty units and D.A.R.E.), Emergency Management (fire/EMS coordination, weather/flood preparedness), and Public Works (roads, stormwater). It also delivers resident-facing services including Parks and Recreation, Water/Sewer/OLDS utilities, and Trash and Recycling, and operates active Land Preservation, Riparian Restoration, and Sustainable Community programs — nearly 40% of township land is permanently preserved.

Governance is provided by an elected 5-member Board of Supervisors serving staggered 6-year terms, supported by approximately 60 volunteers across 12 Commissions and Advisory Boards. The appointed Township Manager (Gregg Schuster) runs day-to-day operations with a lean staff of 11-50 employees. Revenue is generated via real estate taxes (collected by the elected tax collector, aggregating Bucks County and Council Rock School District levies), the Earned Income Tax (collected by Keystone Collections Group), sewer/water user fees, and one-time permit and application fees from the Planning and Zoning department.

Service delivery is omnichannel: in-person at the Township Building (1076 Eagle Road, Newtown, PA 18940), online self-service portals for bill payment and permit applications, televised meeting broadcasts (Verizon Channel 2121, Comcast Channel 22), and YouTube livestreaming (@UpperMakefieldTWP). The township operates no proprietary technology product, no commercial API or SDK, and no mobile app. Recent regulatory activity includes adjudication of the Sunoco Pipeline Conditional Use Application and oversight of the Sunoco Mt. Eyre neighborhood Remedial Action Plan for a pipeline release, alongside coordination with the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission on bridge alternatives analysis.

Name

Upper Makefield Township

Legal name

Upper Makefield Township

Website

https://uppermakefield.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Upper Makefield Township is a Second Class Pennsylvania municipality providing police, public works, planning and zoning, emergency management, parks, and sewer/water services to approximately 8,800 residents in Bucks County along the Delaware River.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Township administration
• Public safety services
• Land use planning
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Taxes: Real estate taxes collected by the elected tax collector, which include Bucks County and Council Rock School District taxes.
2. Earned Income Tax: Earned Income Tax collected by Keystone Collections Group.
3. Sewer and Water Fees: Sewer and water utility services billed to residents, with online payment available through Payment Service Network.
4. Permits and Applications: Fees collected for various permits and applications through the Planning and Zoning department.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Upper Makefield Township is a Second Class Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, providing local government administration and public services to approximately 8,800 residents. The Township delivers core municipal services including police protection, emergency management, public works, planning and zoning administration, parks and recreation, tax collection, and land preservation programs. Governance is carried out by an elected volunteer Board of Supervisors and an appointed Township Manager.

Product overview

Upper Makefield Township provides municipal government services to approximately 8,800 residents along the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The township offers a comprehensive suite of local government services organized by departments including Administration, Finance, Planning and Zoning, Police, Emergency Management, and Public Works. Services are delivered through both in-person operations at the Township Building and online platforms for permits, bill payments, and public records access. The township is governed by a 5-member Board of Supervisors with support from 12 volunteer Commissions and Advisory Boards, and approximately 40% of the township's land is permanently preserved.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Township Administration Central administrative services for the Township, including governance support for the Board of Supervisors, records management, tax administration, and resident inquiry handling. Serves Township residents, property owners, and staff of all Township departments.
• Police Department Provides 24/7 police protection, law enforcement, and emergency response services to Township residents, property owners, and visitors within the Township's jurisdiction.
• Emergency Management Coordinates emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities for the Township, including planning for natural disasters, hazardous incidents, and other emergencies affecting residents and property.
• Public Works Maintains Township roads, bridges, stormwater systems, and other public infrastructure, and provides related services such as snow removal and road repairs to Township residents and travelers.
• Planning and Zoning Administers the Township's planning, zoning, subdivision, and land development review processes, including permit issuance and ordinance enforcement for property owners, developers, and residents.
• Parks and Recreation Operates Township parks, recreational facilities, and programs for residents and visitors, providing open-space access and organized recreational activities.
• Land Preservation Program Manages the Township's permanent land preservation efforts, including acquisition of development rights, conservation easements, and related programs that permanently protect open space, farmland, and natural areas within the Township.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Keystone Collections GroupcoreOthersKeystone Collections Group collects the Earned Income Tax for Upper Makefield Township as the designated tax collection service.
• Council Rock School DistrictcoreOthersCouncil Rock School District taxes are collected through the township's elected tax collector along with Bucks County taxes and township real estate taxes.
• Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC)minorOthersThe Toll Bridge Commission holds meetings regarding bridge alternatives analysis affecting the township area, with regular public meetings held for community input.
• Council Rock Senior Citizens CenterminorOthersThe township has a board focused on Council Rock Senior Citizens Center, indicating a partnership or oversight relationship for senior services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lower Makefield Township: Neighboring Bucks County, PA Second Class Township serving a comparable suburban-rural residential population. Most directly comparable peer given shared governance structure, geography, and service portfolio.
• Newtown Township (Bucks County): Adjacent Bucks County, PA township sharing the Newtown mailing address and Council Rock School District. Directly comparable as a Second Class Township with similar tax base, planning/zoning function, and service mix.
• Solebury Township: Bucks County, PA township along the Delaware River with comparable preserved-land character and similar population scale. Strongly comparable on land preservation profile and rural-residential service demand.
• Middletown Township (Bucks County): Larger Bucks County, PA Second Class Township delivering a similar municipal service portfolio (police, public works, planning, parks). Comparable governance structure with broader scale for benchmarking.
• Buckingham Township: Bucks County, PA township with similar rural-suburban character and land preservation emphasis. Comparable as a Second Class Township operating in the same county regulatory and tax environment.
• Wrightstown Township: Bucks County, PA township referenced jointly with Upper Makefield in the Newtown Area Joint Zoning Council. Comparable rural-residential township of similar scale and governance structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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