HJELMELAND KOMMUNE

What HJELMELAND KOMMUNE does

Hjelmeland kommune is a Norwegian municipal government entity headquartered in Hjelmelandsvågen, Rogaland county, serving approximately 2,500-2,700 residents across the Ryfylke region. Established around 1814 following Norway's constitution, the municipality operates as a non-profit local government under Norwegian municipal law, providing legally mandated public services to its residents. Its core service portfolio spans kindergarten and primary/secondary education (three kindergartens and three schools plus SFO and cultural school), healthcare and eldercare (doctor/dentist services, physiotherapy, home care, nursing homes, mental health and substance abuse services), cultural and recreational services (library, cinema, sports facilities, Spinneriet cultural venue), and infrastructure functions (water, sewage, waste, building permits, planning, road maintenance). The current mayor is Anita Husøy Riskedal of Senterpartiet, elected November 2022 and re-elected in 2023.

The municipality's digital infrastructure consists of a standard portfolio of public-sector tools: a website portal (hjelmeland.kommune.no), a cross-platform citizen mobile application (Innbyggerappen, available on iOS and Android), a personalized citizen portal (Min side), an online application center (Søknadssenter), and a public records transparency interface (Innsyn). The municipality also operates the Spinneriet cultural center and summer café as a sub-brand. A major ongoing capital project is the construction of a new youth school and swimming hall under contract with SR-Entreprenør AS (with Spinn Arkitekter as the architect), for completion in summer 2026; demolition of the old facility began in autumn 2024.

Revenue is generated primarily through municipal taxation (income tax, property tax) and intergovernmental transfers from Rogaland county and the Norwegian state, augmented by user fees for specific services including kindergarten, building permits, water/sewage, and care services. The municipality is governed by an elected municipal council (kommunestyre) with executive authority exercised by the mayor, and there is no private ownership or parent company structure. The municipality employs 101-250 staff across its administrative office, schools, healthcare facilities, and care centers.

Name

HJELMELAND KOMMUNE

Legal name

Hjelmeland kommune

Website

https://hjelmeland.kommune.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1814

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hjelmeland kommune is a Norwegian rural municipality in Rogaland county serving approximately 2,500-2,700 residents with statutory public services including education, healthcare, eldercare, infrastructure, and cultural activities, funded primarily by taxation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Public Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs (925110)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Kindergarten and school education
• Healthcare and eldercare
• Cultural and recreation services
• Property and planning administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Hjelmeland

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hjelmeland kommune is a Norwegian local government entity providing statutorily mandated public services to approximately 2,500-2,700 residents in Rogaland county. Core offerings include kindergarten and school education, healthcare and eldercare, cultural and recreational activities, property and housing administration, business permits, municipal planning, water/sewage/waste management, and social welfare services.

Product overview

Hjelmeland kommune is a Norwegian municipal government that operates as a unified public administration offering citizens a broad portfolio of interconnected services. The municipality provides education services (kindergartens, schools, after-school care, cultural school), healthcare and care services (doctors, physiotherapy, home care, care centers), cultural and recreational services (library, cinema, sports facilities, outdoor activities), property and housing services, business and tax services, and planning services. Key digital touchpoints include the Innbyggerappen mobile application for citizen engagement, the Min side (My Page) citizen portal for personalized access, and the Søknadssenter (Application Center) for digital submissions. The municipality also operates cultural venues including Spinneriet, which serves as both a café and exhibition space during summer months.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spinneriet: Cultural center and summer café operated by the municipality featuring exhibitions and tourist information
• Innbyggerappen

Products and services

• Innbyggerappen (Citizen App) A mobile application available on iOS and Android that provides citizens with updated news, events, and information tailored to their target group and interests. The app serves both permanent residents and visitors of Hjelmeland municipality.
• Spinneriet Cultural Center A historic cultural venue operated by the municipality that functions as a summer café during the summer season, serving fresh focaccia, salads, waffles, and coffee. It also houses the 'Sølv i Hjelmeland' exhibition and provides tourist information.
• Kindergarten and School Services Municipal education services including kindergartens (Hjelmeland barnehage, Fister barnehage, Årdal barnehage), schools (Hjelmeland skule, Fister skule, Årdal skule), SFO (after-school care), and kulturskule (cultural school).
• Health and Care Services Comprehensive healthcare services including doctor and dentist, health station and midwife, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, care services, home services, family and child welfare, and mental health and substance abuse services.
• Culture, Sports and Leisure Services Cultural and recreational services including tourist information, library, cinema, cultural venues, sports facilities, outdoor activities, and support for clubs and organizations.
• Housing and Property Services Services related to housing and property including available building plots, fire safety and sweeping, building permits, property changes and surveying, water, sewage, waste and recycling.
• Business and Tax Services Services for businesses including establishing new businesses, business operations, taxes and fees, alcohol licensing, agriculture, and support for commercial enterprises.
• Plans and Announcements Services Municipal planning services including municipal plans, budget and financial plans, annual reports, public hearings, and regulatory plans.
• Min side (My Page) Citizen Portal A citizen portal providing access to personal information, services, and municipal communications for residents.
• Søknadssenter (Application Center) Online application center allowing citizens to submit various municipal applications and forms digitally.
• Innsyn (Public Records Access) Public access to municipal records, political meetings and documents, search for posts and cases, meeting overview, parties and committees.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vellenes FellesorganisasjonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHjelmeland municipality has entered into a framework agreement with Vellenes Fellesorganisasjon (Vellnett). The agreement provides village councils, local committees, and resident associations in the municipality with access to insurance schemes and member benefits. The municipality pays the membership fee for eligible organizations. Valid from May 20, 2025. Contact person: Åsmund Sigmundstad (Hjelmeland), Heidi Søberg (Vellenes).
• StatkraftminorOthersStatkraft is conducting construction work in the Blåsjø area affecting local roads. The company has set up a website so affected parties can follow updates on road closures related to their hydro power upgrade project.
• SR-Entreprenør AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSR-Entreprenør AS is the main contractor for the new Hjelmeland youth school and swimming hall construction project. Contract signed in 2023. Project includes 25x21 meter swimming pool with 8 lanes, 1m diving board and 3m platform. Total project scheduled for completion summer 2026. General contractor utilizing various subcontractors.
• Spinn ArkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpinn Arkitekter is the architectural firm responsible for the design of the new Hjelmeland youth school and swimming hall. The school is being built with massive timber construction. Architects have provided visual illustrations of the completed project from multiple angles.
• AF Decom ASminorOthersAF Decom AS was the demolition contractor for the existing youth school and swimming hall. Demolition work started in 2024 after the school was vacated. The old buildings were removed to make way for the new construction.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Sandnes kommune: Large Rogaland municipality providing the full statutory service portfolio. Comparable in service scope but operates at materially different scale, serving as a regional benchmark for cost and service standards.
• Stavanger kommune: Much larger municipality in Rogaland county providing the same statutory services but at significantly greater scale. Useful as a broader incumbent for understanding regional service cost benchmarks and inter-municipal cooperation.

Direct peers

• Bjerkreim kommune: Small rural municipality in Rogaland with a comparable population size and service mandate. Strongly comparable on scale, geography, and service mix.
• Sauda kommune: Small Rogaland municipality with a similar population profile, providing equivalent statutory services. Comparable in rural character, demographic mix, and reliance on a narrow tax base.
• Suldal kommune: Small rural municipality in Rogaland county, Norway, with a comparable population base and similar service portfolio (education, healthcare, eldercare, culture). Most directly comparable by geography, scale, and statutory mandate.
• Sokndal kommune: Small rural municipality in the broader Rogaland region with similar demographic and service-delivery profile. Comparable as a small-scale statutory public service provider.
• Strand kommune: Municipality in Rogaland county operating under the same Norwegian municipal law and offering the same statutory services. Comparable in service portfolio though larger in population.
• Lund kommune: Small neighboring municipality in southern Rogaland with similar rural character and statutory service responsibilities. Comparable scale and operating profile.

Regional players

• Gjesdal kommune: Mid-sized municipality in Rogaland with a comparable statutory service mandate. Comparable in scope though somewhat larger in population and more urban in character.
• Time kommune: Mid-sized municipality in Rogaland county with the same statutory mandate. Comparable in service mix though serving a notably larger and more urban population than Hjelmeland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hjelmelandkommune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hjelmeland-kommune

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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