Township Of Limerick

What Township Of Limerick does

The Township of Limerick is a small rural municipal corporation located in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, incorporated under the Corporation of the Township of Limerick and operating since its official establishment in 1954 (with recorded history dating to 1888). It provides municipal governance and statutory services to approximately 346 permanent residents and 1,000 seasonal residents across its geographic boundary, which spans forested terrain including portions of the Hastings Heritage Trail and the 500-acre McGeachie Conservation Area. The township's service portfolio includes administration (Clerk-Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, By-Law Enforcement), building and planning (now delivered via the SPARC model jointly with Hastings County Planning and Development), fire and emergency management, roads maintenance across roughly 60 km of roadway, waste disposal and recycling, and community facilities including the Limerick Community Centre (a 125-person banquet venue).

The township operates a digital service stack built on a WordPress-based website (designed by Upnorthwebs) integrated with Google Analytics, Google Translate, and Zoom for virtual council meetings, alongside a publicly accessible online Building Permit Library and the Neuvote electronic voting platform for the 2026 municipal election. It also uses GovDeals for surplus asset disposal and participates in county-wide eProcurement. Technology functions as service-delivery infrastructure rather than a product or commercial asset.

The township's revenue model is non-commercial: primary funding derives from property taxation (calculated on assessed value at municipal, County, and Provincial rates, billed twice yearly) supplemented by transactional fees including community centre rentals ($75-$250 per unit), waste tipping fees and bag tags ($1-$225), septic permits ($600), and burn permits ($25). The go-to-market motion is direct service delivery to a captive resident and property-owner base across in-person, online, and facility-based channels, with no external customers or commercial expansion opportunities.

Name

Township Of Limerick

Legal name

Corporation of the Township of Limerick

Website

https://limerick.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Township of Limerick is a rural Ontario municipal corporation providing governance, taxation, fire, roads, waste, building, and community services to 346 permanent and ~1,000 seasonal residents in Hastings County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Legislative Bodies (921120), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), State/Provincial Taxation & Revenue Administration (BPAIABAD), Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

Keywords

• Municipal governance
• Property taxation
• Waste management
• Fire department services
• Community recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilmour

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Property taxes are the primary revenue source, calculated by multiplying annual assessed value by tax rates established by the municipality, County of Hastings, and Province. Tax notices are mailed twice yearly with interim billing in February (March and May installments) and final billing in June (July and September installments).
2. Community Centre Rental Fees: Revenue generated from renting the Limerick Community Centre facility, with tiered pricing for residents, non-residents, non-profits, and additional charges for kitchen/propane usage.
3. Waste Disposal Tipping Fees: Revenue from waste disposal fees including bag tags, bulk items, mixed garbage by vehicle type, commercial bins, and Freon removal charges.
4. Building and Planning Fees: Fees collected for building permits, septic permits, zoning applications, and other planning-related services.
5. Burn Permits: Fee of $25.00 per burn permit application collected between April 1st and November 1st outside regular permitted hours.
6. Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Administration: Optional monthly or installment payment plans for property taxes at no extra cost, with enrollment requiring no arrears and full assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Township of Limerick provides municipal governance and local administrative services to residents and property owners in a rural Ontario municipality. Core offerings include property taxation administration, building and planning services, fire and emergency response, roads and infrastructure maintenance, waste disposal and recycling, community facility rentals, and electoral services including electronic voting. The township operates as a public-sector entity funded through property taxes and service fees, delivering essential local government services to approximately 346 permanent and 1,000 seasonal residents.

Product overview

The Township of Limerick is a small rural municipality in Hastings County, Ontario with a permanent population of 346 and approximately 1,000 seasonal residents. The township operates as a traditional municipal government providing essential services to residents. Its service portfolio includes: Administration and Clerk services; Building & Planning (via SPARC model with Hastings County); Fire Department and Emergency Management; Roads Department maintaining approximately 60 km of roadway; Waste & Recycling with a community landfill site; and Community Services including the Limerick Community Centre (event venue for up to 125 guests). Recreation offerings feature McGeachie Conservation Area (500 acres of forests and wetlands) and access to the Hastings Heritage Trail. The township also provides a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry for emergency preparedness and partnered with Neuvote for electronic voting in municipal elections. The municipality does not offer commercial products; all offerings are government services funded through taxation.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building and Planning Services Building permit issuance and land use planning services for residents and property owners in Limerick Township. Services include building inspections, zoning compliance, septic permits, entrance permits, and planning-related services. Delivered through the SPARC (Streamlined Planning Approach and Resource Centralization) model with Hastings County Planning and Development department.
• Fire Department Services Fire prevention, emergency response, burn permit issuance, and public safety services for residents. Covers November 1 through March 31 for day burning, with permit requirements from April 1 to November 1 outside regular permitted hours.
• Roads Department Services Maintenance of approximately 60 kilometres of roadway including 16 km paved and 44 km gravel roads. Services include road maintenance, surface treatment, and issuance of entrance permits.
• Waste and Recycling Services Community landfill site at 89 Limerick Lake Road with recycling programs for metal, plastics, glass, cardboard, paper, and household hazardous waste. Services include bag tag system for household garbage, bulk item disposal, Freon removal, and tire/electronics/metal drop-off.
• Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry Emergency preparedness registry for residents who may need additional assistance during emergencies, including those with mobility challenges, visual or hearing impairments, or dependence on electrically powered medical equipment.
• Electronic Voting System Internet and telephone voting system for municipal elections, provided by Neuvote. Features end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, and advanced firewalls for secure remote voting.
• Limerick Community Centre Rental Banquet hall rental facility at 7645 Hwy. 620 in Gilmour, Ontario with a fully equipped kitchen. Accommodates up to 125 guests and is available for events including social gatherings, family reunions, weddings, and community events, with tiered pricing for residents and non-residents.
• McGeachie Conservation Area 500-acre conservation area with forests, wetlands, and shoreline along Steenburg Lake. Features walking trails through mixed woodlands, beaver ponds, creeks, and wetland habitat. Includes the historic McGeachie homestead available for public rental.
• Hastings Heritage Trail Trail stretching across Hastings County from Glen Ross to Lake St. Peter, following a historic rail line. Open to hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, snowmobilers, and ATV enthusiasts. Features waterfalls, marshes, and historic railway-era remnants.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hastings County (Planning and Development Department)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Township adopted the Streamlined Planning Approach & Resource Centralization (SPARC) model in June 2025, transferring all land use planning matters to Hastings County's Planning and Development department. Planning decisions are referred back to Limerick Township Council where appropriate.
• Crowe Valley Conservation AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994The Crowe Valley Conservation Authority manages the McGeachie Conservation Area (500 acres of forest, wetlands, and shoreline on Steenburg Lake), donated by Jack and Ethel McGeachie in 1994. The authority maintains trails, protects the natural environment, and oversees the historic McGeachie homestead available for public rental.
• Ontario Invasive Plant CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Township references the Ontario Invasive Plant Council as the authoritative source for Eurasian Water-Milfoil management information and best practices. The township participates in public education campaigns including Ontario's 'Clean, Drain, Dry' initiative to prevent spread of invasive species.
• United Way – Associated Agencies (North Hastings)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Township participates in the North Hastings Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, which includes partnerships with United Way-funded agencies such as Bancroft Community Transit, CARE North Hastings, North Hastings Children's Services, North Hastings Community Cupboard, North Hastings Community Trust, and Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte District.
• NeuvotecoreTechnology or IntegrationNeuvote provides the electronic voting platform for the Township's 2026 municipal election, offering end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, advanced firewalls, and intrusion detection systems for secure internet and telephone voting.
• Hastings County (Elections)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Township participates in the 2026 Municipal Election in partnership with all 14 member municipalities in Hastings County. Voting system services are being procured jointly through the County's digital eProcurement platform (bids & tenders). A Joint Hastings County Election Compliance Audit Committee serves all member municipalities.
• Community Care North HastingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced in the Community Safety and Well-Being plan as a community health and support organization providing services to Limerick Township residents.
• Elections OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors (voters' list) for Ontario, including Limerick Township residents. The township works with Elections Ontario to enable voter registration and list updates.
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MNRF oversees forest fire prevention, detection, and suppression in Ontario. The Township's fire department operates under the Forest Fire Prevention Act and MNRF regulations. The MNRF issues Restricted Fire Zones and provides the Forest Fire Interactive Map for public information.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Township of Stirling-Rawdon: Lower-tier Hastings County municipality with a slightly larger and more diversified economic base. Comparable in service portfolio while offering a contrast in scale and tourism/retail mix.

Direct peers

• Township of Wollaston: Immediately adjacent small Ontario township in Hastings County, sharing similar rural character, forestry-based economy, and seasonal-resident population. Comparable in scale, service model, and reliance on the County of Hastings for shared services.
• Township of Tudor and Cashel: Adjacent Hastings County township with a comparable small permanent population and similar service mandate (roads, fire, waste, planning). Direct geographic and operational peer for benchmarking SPARC-style service delivery.
• Township of Marmora and Lake: Hastings County township with similar small-scale municipal service model (fire, roads, waste, building, community facilities). A direct operational peer for evaluating cost and service benchmarks.
• Township of Tyendinaga: Hastings County township of comparable rural character and population scale. Operates similar fire, roads, waste, and planning services, and is a natural peer for evaluating shared-service and SPARC-style collaborations.
• Township of Madoc: Neighbouring lower-tier municipality in Hastings County offering the same set of municipal services (fire, roads, waste, building, recreation). Useful peer for comparing tax-policy and service-cost benchmarks.

Others

• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC): Provincial entity that produces the property assessments underpinning Limerick's primary revenue stream (property taxation). Operationally critical counterparty rather than a directly competing entity.
• County of Hastings: Upper-tier municipal government that delivers shared services to Limerick and the 13 other member municipalities, including planning (SPARC) and joint election procurement. Critical counterpart and governing partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO): Provincial association representing Ontario municipalities including Limerick. Relevant as an enabling/advocacy peer for understanding policy, funding programs, and shared-service frameworks shaping the Township's operating environment.

Broad incumbents

• Town of Bancroft: Larger urban centre in Hastings County that economically anchors the region where Limerick is located. Comparable in service mix but materially larger and more diversified economically, sharing fire-services and planning relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Profiles10 records

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