Borough of Strasburg

What Borough of Strasburg does

The Borough of Strasburg is a small municipal government entity located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, operating under the Pennsylvania Borough Code with a council-manager form of government. The borough provides a comprehensive set of municipal services to residents and property owners within its defined jurisdictional boundaries, including water and sewer utilities (operated through the Strasburg Borough Authority), stormwater management, trash and recycling collection, snow removal, street maintenance, zoning and code enforcement, and police protection through its Police Department. A distinctive feature is the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB), which issues Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior modifications to properties in the designated Historic District, reflecting the borough's motto of "Preservation and Progress."

The borough's revenue model is funded primarily through real estate taxes, water and sewer utility fees, and permit and application fees. Due to population thresholds under the PA Borough Code, real estate tax collection has been delegated to the Lancaster County Treasurer, while the Borough Manager remains the elected tax collector and deputizes the County. Online payment is facilitated through the Municipay platform, with electronic payment customer-paid fees. Major capital projects are tendered through the PENNBid online bidding platform, and the borough engages external engineering (ELA Group Inc.), auditing (Brown Plus Accountants & Advisors), and infrastructure contractors (DH Funk & Sons LLC, Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLC). Communication with residents occurs via the official website (strasburgboro.org), Facebook, email newsletters, and the SwiftReach emergency notification system.

In 2026, the borough is executing several infrastructure capital projects, including the East Main Street/South Decatur Street/Shenk Avenue Stormwater Project (target completion mid-summer 2026, contractor DH Funk & Sons LLC), Eshelman Run Streambank Stabilization Phase II (supported by a $350,000 grant from Lancaster Clean Water Partners and PA DCED), and Pump Station No. 2 Upgrades. The borough also maintains multiple boards and commissions — including Borough Authority, Civil Service Commission, Planning Commission, Shade Tree Committee, and Zoning Hearing Board — and pursues community engagement initiatives such as National Night Out, the Hometown Hero Program, and the Seasonal Banner Sponsorship Program.

Name

Borough of Strasburg

Legal name

Borough of Strasburg

Website

https://strasburgboro.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1816

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Borough of Strasburg is a small Lancaster County, Pennsylvania municipal government providing water/sewer utilities, public works, police, zoning, and historic preservation services to residents within its defined jurisdictional boundaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Other General Government Support (921190), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAF

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

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

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public works administration
• Water and sewer utilities
• Zoning enforcement
• Police protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Tax Collection: Due to borough population and PA Borough Code rules, Strasburg Borough no longer collects tax payments directly. Lancaster County Treasurer now assumes those responsibilities. Tax bills are mailed annually.
2. Water and Sewer Services: Municipal water and sewer utility services provided to borough residents. Online payment available through Municipay platform.
3. Permits and Fees: Various permits and applications including zoning, construction, Historic District certificates, and other municipal services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Borough of Strasburg is a municipal government entity that administers local government services for residents and property owners within its Lancaster County, Pennsylvania jurisdiction. It delivers public works operations (water distribution, sewer collection, stormwater management, snow removal, trash and recycling), police protection, zoning and code enforcement, historic district oversight through HARB, and parks and recreation programs. Funding is derived from real estate taxes (collected via Lancaster County Treasurer), utility fees, permits, and applications.

Product overview

Borough of Strasburg operates as a unified municipal government providing essential public services to residents. The borough offers core administrative functions, public works infrastructure maintenance (including stormwater management, water/sewer utilities, snow removal, and street sweeping), police protection through its Police Department, and zoning/code enforcement including historic district oversight through the HARB. The borough maintains various community facilities including Strasburg Jaycee Park and coordinates boards and commissions including Borough Authority, Civil Service Commission, Historical Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission, Shade Tree Committee, and Zoning Hearing Board. Major ongoing infrastructure projects include the East Main Street/South Decatur Street/Shenk Avenue Stormwater Project.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government Administration Services Core administrative services including borough management, council operations, board and commission coordination, permit applications, tax collection coordination with Lancaster County, and Right-To-Know/Open Records requests for borough residents and property owners.
• Public Works Infrastructure maintenance services including street maintenance, snow removal operations, stormwater management, and trash/recycling collection services for borough residents.
• Police Department Law enforcement services including emergency response, traffic enforcement, criminal arrests, and community programs such as the Strasburg Community National Night Out for borough residents and visitors.
• Zoning and Code Enforcement Code compliance services including zoning administration, permit review, and Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) oversight for properties in the historic district.
• Water and Sewer Services Municipal water distribution and sewer collection services including annual water quality reports, water service line inventory, and sewer specifications management through the Strasburg Borough Authority.
• Parks and Recreation Recreation facilities and programs including Strasburg Jaycee Park, community events, seasonal banner sponsorship program, and coordination with Strasburg Area Sertoma Club.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PennDOTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Coordination for stormwater project work requiring ADA ramp updates to comply with PennDOT requirements at Center Square and East Main/South Decatur Street locations.
• DH Funk & Sons LLCcoreOthers · 1 January 2026Primary contractor for East Main Street/South Decatur Street/Shenk Avenue Stormwater Project. Contractor applying for PennDOT right-of-way permits for stormwater infrastructure work.
• Pennsylvania State Association of BoroughsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWebsite hosting partnership providing discount in conjunction with Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs. Design and hosting by CourseVector.
• Penn Medicine LGHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood drive partnership hosting Bleed Blue Blood Drive at Strasburg Borough Police Department. All donated blood products are used locally to support patients at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Women & Babies Hospital, and Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute.
• First Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnow emergency parking lot location - approved pre-designated parking area for residents during snow removal operations.
• Wesley United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnow emergency parking lot location - approved pre-designated parking area for residents during snow removal operations.
• Strasburg Jaycee ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnow emergency parking lot location and venue for National Night Out community events.
• Strasburg Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved fire company activities for 2026 under Resolution 2025-7. Borough Council accepts qualified Strasburg Fire Company volunteers annually.
• Bachman Snyder Funeral HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnow emergency parking lot location (entrance from 19 Franklin Street) - approved pre-designated parking area for residents during snow removal operations.
• RRTA (Red Rose Transit Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrotransit survey participation exploring On-Demand Transit Service options to connect residents to fixed-route bus service throughout Lancaster County.
• SCTA (South Central Transportation Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrotransit survey partnership exploring new transportation options including On-Demand Transit Service to enhance first- and last-mile connections to existing transit services across the County.
• Asphalt Maintenance Solutions LLCminorOthersApproved extension of 2024 Road Paving Bid to perform ultra-thin bonded wearing course on Ada Avenue, Washington Street, Denlinger Avenue, and North Fulton Street.
• Brown Plus Accountants & AdvisorsminorOthersExternal auditor providing annual financial audits. Presented 2025 audit with clean audit opinion and no issues with Borough's internal controls.
• ELA Group Inc.minorOthersEngineering firm (Thomas W. Devenney, PE) providing technical specifications and contract documents for Pump Station No. 2 Upgrades project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• OpenGov: Government financial and budgeting software provider serving municipalities, including small boroughs and counties. Ecosystem peer in the digital infrastructure stack that supports small municipal budget and audit functions.
• Granicus: Civic engagement and government communications platform serving municipalities. Ecosystem peer for the type of resident notification and government transparency tools that complement Strasburg's SwiftReach and council agenda publishing workflow.
• CivicPlus: Provider of municipal websites, citizen engagement, and service-request software to local governments. Comparable as the type of vendor powering Strasburg's official website and digital resident channels.
• Tyler Technologies: Major provider of software for local governments including financials, permitting, utility billing, and public records. Comparable as a vendor-adjacent ecosystem participant that supports borough-scale municipal operations like Strasburg's.

Direct peers

• Borough of Ephrata: Lancaster County borough running council-manager government with police, public works, zoning, and utility services. Comparable in statutory framework, governance model, and resident-service scope to Strasburg.
• Borough of Manheim: Lancaster County borough providing municipal services including police, code enforcement, and public works. Directly comparable in scale, jurisdiction type, and PA Borough Code operating environment.
• Borough of Columbia: Lancaster County borough operating under PA Borough Code with police, public works, and code enforcement. Comparable statutory and operational profile to Strasburg.
• Borough of Lititz: A Lancaster County borough of comparable size that delivers municipal services including police, public works, zoning, and water/sewer utilities. Operates under the same PA Borough Code framework and faces similar regulatory and infrastructure dynamics as Strasburg.
• Borough of Quarryville: Southern Lancaster County borough with similar municipal service delivery — police, streets, water/sewer, zoning. Comparable population scale and operational footprint to Strasburg.

Broad incumbents

• City of Lancaster: The county seat and largest municipality in Lancaster County, providing a full suite of municipal services including utilities, police, zoning, and code enforcement. A broader incumbent reference point for service scope and governance practice within the same county.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Borough-of-Strasburg-PA/61552508807665
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/borough-of-strasburg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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