Nazareth Borough

What Nazareth Borough does

Nazareth Borough is an incorporated municipal government in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, operating under the Borough Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Chartered in 1740, it provides essential local-government services to a residential population of approximately 6,053 (2020 U.S. Census) and the commercial properties within its defined boundaries. Core functions include police protection (operating an accredited department as of March 2022), public works and road maintenance, code enforcement and zoning administration, trash and sewer services, parks and recreation (including a municipal swimming pool constructed in 2015), and permitting for building, subdivision, and land development.

The borough is governed by an elected Borough Council and Mayor, with day-to-day administration carried out by a small core administrative staff (reported as 1-10 employees in core administrative functions), supplemented by uniformed police officers, public-works personnel, and seasonal recreation staff. Public meetings are held at the borough's Council Chambers, which were renovated in 2026 and at which Council returned to in-person sessions in May 2026. The borough communicates with residents through posted public notices, a newly launched municipal website, council meeting minutes, and direct resident interaction at borough offices.

Nazareth Borough's operating model is that of a traditional small-town municipal entity: it does not sell products or compete for customers. Revenue is generated through property taxes, earned income taxes, fees for permits and inspections, trash and sewer user fees, and minor charges such as pool admissions. Because municipal services are funded primarily by mandatory local assessments and are non-discretionary for residents and businesses within borough limits, revenue is structurally stable and tied directly to the size and composition of the resident and commercial tax base. The borough's strategic posture is one of stewardship rather than expansion, focused on maintaining service quality, modernizing facilities and digital access, and ensuring regulatory compliance across its core functions.

Name

Nazareth Borough

Legal name

Borough of Nazareth

Website

https://nazarethboroughpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1740

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nazareth Borough is an incorporated Pennsylvania municipal government, chartered in 1740, that provides police, public works, zoning, permitting, and recreation services to approximately 6,053 residents and commercial properties within its borough boundaries in Northampton County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

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

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAJ

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs)

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

SECONDARYBPAIALAD

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety administration
• Parks and recreation
• Waste and recycling collection
• Zoning and code enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Nazareth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Real estate taxes collected by the Borough Tax Collector for municipal operations.
2. Trash & Recycling Fees: Quarterly billing for refuse and recycling collection services, contracted to J.P. Mascaro & Sons. Residential curbside collection at $125.00/quarter, with dumpster services available at higher rates.
3. Sewer Fees: Sewer rates based on water consumption, billed quarterly. Base rate of $20.00 for first 3,000 gallons, $8.50 per additional 1,000 gallons.
4. Permits & Fees: Various permits including zoning permits ($100), building permits, move-in/move-out permits ($25), and other administrative fees.
5. Parking Tickets & Fines: Parking violation fines collected by the Police Department.
6. Pool & Recreation Fees: Daily and seasonal pool passes, pool party rentals, and park facility rentals.
7. Earned Income & Local Service Tax: Taxes processed by Keystone Collections Group on behalf of the Borough.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nazareth Borough is a municipal government entity that administers essential public services to approximately 6,053 residents within a 1.7 square mile jurisdiction. Core offerings include police protection, public works (street and facility maintenance), parks and recreation (11 parks, pool, skate park, dog park, walking trails), trash and recycling collection, sewer services, tax collection, zoning and code enforcement, and emergency management. The borough collects taxes, fees, and fines to fund these services.

Product overview

Nazareth Borough is a municipal government entity offering a comprehensive suite of public services to its approximately 6,000 residents. The Borough operates as a single unified municipal government rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include the Nazareth Borough Police Department (NBPD) providing law enforcement with Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation since 2022; Parks & Recreation managing eleven parks including the main Borough Park, Dog Park, Skate Park, and Walking Trails; the Nazareth Borough Pool (state-of-the-art facility opened 2015); Public Works maintaining streets, properties, and facilities; Trash & Recycling via J.P. Mascaro & Sons contract; Sewer services through the Municipal Authority; Zoning & Code Enforcement; Tax Collection; and Online Payment Services for bill payments. The Borough also provides access to recreation programs including SOAR Summer camp, emergency alerts via Nixle, and facility reservations through the RecDesk portal.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nazareth Borough Police Department (NBPD) Full-service police department providing preventative patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and community programs to borough residents and visitors. Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission accredited since March 2022.
• Parks & Recreation Manages eleven parks including the main Borough Park on North Broad Street, neighborhood parks, dog park, skate park, and walking trails, plus recreation programs such as SOAR Summer camp for borough residents and visitors.
• Nazareth Borough Pool State-of-the-art 11,000+ square foot pool facility opened May 2015 featuring competition lanes, slides, diving boards, water features, and kiddie area, located at Borough Park on North Broad Street. Offers daily and seasonal passes plus pool party rentals.
• Public Works Department Maintains all Borough properties, parks, streets, equipment, vehicles, and buildings. Handles snow removal, tree trimming, street repair, leaf collection, pool maintenance, landscaping, and plumbing/heating/electrical services for the borough.
• Trash & Recycling Services Residential curbside trash and recycling collection via contract with J.P. Mascaro & Sons, including quarterly billing at $125/quarter, yard waste curbside collection, and Yard Waste Recycling Center operations at 705 GW Stoudt Blvd. Commercial dumpster services available at higher rates.
• Sewer Services Sewer collection and treatment managed by Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority at 872 Tatamy Rd, billed quarterly based on water consumption with a base rate of $20.00 for first 3,000 gallons and $8.50 per additional 1,000 gallons (effective February 1, 2025).
• Zoning & Code Enforcement Building and zoning permit administration through Barry Isett & Associates, including property maintenance inspections, zoning compliance, and code enforcement for the borough. Zoning applications cost $100.00 each.
• Tax Collection Real estate and school tax collection by Tax Collector John Muscler at 132 S. Main Street, plus Earned Income Tax and Local Service Tax processed by Keystone Collections Group on behalf of the Borough.
• Emergency Alerts (Nixle) Free emergency notification service via Nixle providing text and email alerts from the Police Department for emergencies, weather alerts, and community updates to borough residents.
• Council Chambers Operations Public Council Business Meetings and Workshops held on a regular monthly schedule at 159 West Center Street, providing residents with governmental transparency and civic participation opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nazareth Dog Park awarded 'most popular dog park' by Lehigh Valley Board of Realtors in 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Keystone Collections GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKeystone Collections Group processes Earned Income Tax and Local Service Tax for Nazareth Borough. Located in Irwin, PA, they handle tax collection, refunds, and payments on behalf of the municipality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tatamy Borough, PA: Very small PA borough in Northampton County sharing the Municipal Authority sewer service infrastructure with Nazareth — a tightly comparable peer for borough-scale governance.
• Stockertown Borough, PA: Tiny Northampton County borough (~900 residents) operating under the same PA borough legal framework with directly comparable municipal service scope.
• Wind Gap Borough, PA: Small Northampton County borough operating under the same PA second-class borough code, providing directly comparable municipal administration.
• Freemansburg Borough, PA: Small Northampton County borough operating under identical PA municipal law, offering direct comparability on scale, service mix, and governance structure.
• Pen Argyl Borough, PA: Small second-class borough in Northampton County (~3,500 residents) providing the same PA borough governance structure and core municipal services.
• Roseto Borough, PA: Small PA borough in Northampton County (~1,500 residents) with the same second-class borough governance and municipal service profile as Nazareth.
• Bangor Borough, PA: Second-class borough in Northampton County with comparable population (~5,000), Pennsylvania municipal governance structure, and full municipal service operations.
• Wilson Borough, PA: Small Northampton County borough adjacent to Easton with similar population scale and full municipal service delivery — the closest structural peer to Nazareth Borough.

Regional players

• Bethlehem, PA: Larger neighboring city (~75,000 population) in Northampton County, 4 miles south of Nazareth. Comparable as a Pennsylvania municipal government providing the same core service portfolio (police, public works, parks, sewer, zoning).
• Easton, PA: Adjacent Northampton County city (~28,000) serving as a regional hub 7 miles from Nazareth. Operates the same municipal service mix and serves as a comparable peer for PA third-class city administration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nazarethpolice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/borough-of-nazareth

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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