Ullensvang Kommune

What Ullensvang Kommune does

Ullensvang Kommune is a Norwegian public-sector municipality (kommune) headquartered at Opheimsgata 31, Odda, in Vestland county, established on 1 January 2020 through the merger of the former Ullensvang, Odda, and Jondal municipalities as part of Norway's national municipal reform. It delivers statutory local-government services to roughly 11,000 residents across Odda, Utne, Kinsarvik, Jondal, Røldal, and Tyssedal, employing approximately 1,500 staff (organization number 920 500 633, kommunenummer 4618).

Service lines span childcare (12 kindergartens), primary and lower-secondary education (10 primary schools plus Odda ungdomsskole), healthcare and social welfare (five medical centers, 24-hour emergency clinic co-located at Odda Sjukehus, home care, nursing homes, mental health and substance misuse services, welfare technology), waste/water/sewage infrastructure, building permits, culture, and emergency preparedness. Distribution is omnichannel: physical offices including the Innbyggjartorget citizen service center, supplemented by a digital stack anchored on the Acos CMS website (ullensvang.kommune.no), Mi side citizen dashboard, Helsenorge for healthcare, NAV for welfare services, BankID for identity, and purpose-built portals including kvaskjerkultur.no (cultural calendar), EasyCruit for recruiting, SpeedAdmin for the cultural school, Foresattportalen for parents, eByggesøk for building applications, and Framsikt for planning documents.

Funding is sourced from Norwegian state block grants, municipal income tax, and a 2026 general property tax (eiendomsskatt) of 7 promille levied quarterly, supplemented by regulated service fees across kindergartens, SFO, cultural school, waste, water, drainage, building permits, and administrative services. The entity has no conventional customers or commercial revenue streams; its customer base is the resident population plus tourist and business segments (Trolltunga hikers, cruise passengers, local agriculture and tourism operators). In April 2026, Ullensvang began deploying an AI-supported speech-to-text system (KI-støtta tale-til-tekst) in primary care and emergency consultations, representing its first disclosed AI capability.

Name

Ullensvang Kommune

Legal name

Ullensvang kommune

Website

https://ullensvang.kommune.no

Company type

Public

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ullensvang Kommune is a Norwegian public-sector municipality in Vestland county, established in 2020 through the merger of Ullensvang, Odda, and Jondal. It provides statutory local services including education, healthcare, childcare, infrastructure, and culture to roughly 11,000 residents across six villages, funded by state grants and local taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Campground & Overnight Facilities Operations (Campsites, Cabins, Backcountry Huts) (THAAAGAE)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Local government administration
• Public education services
• Primary healthcare services
• Welfare and social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Odda

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Eiendomsskatt (Property Tax): Property tax is levied annually. The general property tax rate for 2026 is 7 promille (0.7%). Property tax is invoiced quarterly with due dates on March 20, June 20, September 20, and December 20.
2. Municipal Service Fees: Fees and charges for various municipal services including kindergartens, SFO (after-school care), cultural school, waste management, water and drainage, building permits, and other administrative services.
3. Electronic Invoice Processing (EHF): Electronic invoice processing through EHF format. Invoices must be sent with organization number 920 500 633 and include a five-digit resource number. Payment terms are 30 days from invoice date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ullensvang Kommune is a Norwegian municipality providing local public administration, primary and secondary education, primary healthcare, social welfare, childcare, elder care, infrastructure maintenance, cultural activities, and community services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its administrative boundaries. As a designated Outdoor Recreation Capital (Friluftslivets hovedstad), it also promotes outdoor recreation, tourism, and local economic development.

Product overview

Ullensvang Kommune operates as a unified municipal government providing comprehensive public services to residents through both physical offices and a digital portal ecosystem. The primary digital presence is the official website built on Acos CMS, with citizen-facing services consolidated under 'Mi side' (My Page) dashboard. Core service areas include kindergarten (12 kindergartens) and school education (10 primary schools + 1 lower secondary), healthcare and social services (5 doctor's offices, home care, nursing homes, welfare technology), cultural services (culture school, cultural calendar 'Kva skjer kultur'), environmental services (waste/water/sewage with MinRenovasjon app), and administrative functions (building permits via eByggesøk, public transparency via Innsyn+). Special initiatives include 'Friluftshovudstaden' outdoor recreation program and NAV employment services. Integration with national platforms including Helsenorge, NAV, and BankID enables cross-government service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Administration Services Municipal administrative services including resident registration, permits, licensing, and document services for individuals, businesses, and property owners within the municipality.
• Primary and Secondary Education Public schooling from primary through upper secondary level, including adult education, provided to children and residents within the municipality.
• Primary Healthcare Services Municipal primary healthcare including general practitioners, emergency medical services, public health nursing, and preventive health programs for residents.
• Childcare and Kindergarten Services Public kindergarten and childcare services for young children of resident families, including after-school programs.
• Elder Care and Nursing Services In-home care, nursing home placement, and welfare services for elderly residents requiring assistance.
• Social Welfare and NAV Services Social assistance, economic support, and integration services for residents in need, including coordination with the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV).
• Water, Sewer, and Waste Management Municipal utilities including potable water supply, wastewater treatment, and solid waste collection and recycling services for households and businesses.
• Roads, Parks, and Public Spaces Maintenance and operation of municipal roads, street lighting, parks, playgrounds, and public outdoor recreation areas.
• Cultural and Library Services Public library services, cultural programs, community events, and support for local cultural organizations and activities.
• Building Permits and Planning Municipal planning, zoning, and building permit processing services for property developers, homeowners, and businesses.
• Fire and Emergency Services Fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency response services for residents, businesses, and visitors in the municipality.
• Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Promotion Promotion of the municipality as Norway's Outdoor Recreation Capital (Friluftslivets hovedstad), including tourism information, trail maintenance, and visitor services.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HardangerrådetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for Hardanger region coordination. The municipality participates in Hardangerrådet for regional development and cultural initiatives, including the Regionalt kulturfond Hardanger for cultural development projects spanning multiple municipalities.
• Helse FonnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth trust operating Odda Hospital (Odda Sjukehus) where Ullensvang legevakt (emergency medical service) is located. Partnership for hospital and emergency healthcare services.
• NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAV Ullensvang provides social services, employment assistance, economic counseling, and housing support services integrated with municipal welfare offerings.
• HelsenorgecoreTechnology or IntegrationNational digital health platform used by municipality healthcare providers for appointment booking, e-consultations, prescription renewals, and electronic messaging with healthcare providers.
• Norconsult Norge ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy engaged for regulatory planning services, including the detailed regulatory plan for Lontjørn Skiskytterstadion (ski stadium) on behalf of Odda idrettslag.
• Bedriftsidretten og Friluftshovudstaden UllensvangminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Sykle til jobben' (Cycle to Work) campaign promoting employee health and environmental sustainability, with 119 participants and 8 companies in the 2026 campaign.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eidfjord kommune: Hardanger-region neighbor with a small population base, fjord-and-mountain geography, and a tourism economy anchored around Hardangervidda and Vøringsfossen. Direct functional peer on rural service delivery and outdoor recreation branding.
• Stryn kommune: Vestland municipality in the Nordfjord region with substantial fjord-and-mountain tourism (Geirangerfjord neighbors). Comparable tourism-driven service demand and same broad Norwegian municipal regulatory framework.
• Nord-Fron kommune: Innlandet rural municipality with national-park-adjacent tourism (Jotunheimen/Rondane) and a small population base. Useful peer for assessing how rural kommuner with tourism assets structure service delivery and digital channels.
• Luster kommune: Vestland rural municipality with significant national-park and glacier tourism (Jostedalsbreen) and a small permanent population, similar to Ullensvang's Hardangervidda exposure. Comparable service-delivery footprint and tourism-adjacent cost structure.
• Ulvik herad: Small Hardanger municipality with a comparable mix of agriculture, fjord tourism, and statutory municipal services. Same county (Vestland) and same regional development council (Hardangerrådet), making service-model and funding comparisons directly relevant.
• Ringsaker kommune: Innlandet rural municipality of similar population scale (~30–35k), providing a like-for-like benchmark for municipal budgeting, service breadth, and digital citizen-services strategy in non-urban Norway.
• Kvinnherad kommune: Neighboring Vestland municipality of broadly similar rural-coastal character and population scale, delivering the same set of statutory municipal services (school, healthcare, waste/water, building permits). Highly comparable operating model and demographic profile.
• Vinje kommune: Telemark rural municipality with a similar tourism-and-outdoor-recreation economic base (Hardangervidda adjacent) and broadly equivalent population scale. Useful comparison for managing tourism flows and outdoor recreation branding in a low-density kommune.
• Sogndal kommune: Vestland municipality combining a regional center (Sogndal) with rural fjord districts; comparable mixed urban-rural service delivery and similar investment in digital citizen services. Useful benchmark for digital transformation maturity in a Vestland kommune.

Broad incumbents

• Bergen kommune: Larger urban kommune in the same county (Vestland) and the regional capital that Ullensvang residents frequently interact with for hospital and higher-education services. Provides a benchmark for digital municipal services at scale, though its service portfolio is materially broader than Ullensvang's.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ullensvangkommune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ullensvang-kommune

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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