CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS

What CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS does

The City of Rochester Hills is a municipal government incorporated in 1984, serving residents of Rochester Hills in Oakland County, Michigan, under the leadership of Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. The City delivers core municipal services including police and fire protection, water and sewer utilities, public works, parks and recreation, code enforcement, and administrative services such as property tax billing and treasury operations. It operates with the second lowest tax rate (0.8159 mills) among the 31 cities in Oakland County and is identified as the only debt-free city in Michigan. Its revenue model is built on property taxes, voter-approved millages (fire, pathway, and others), water and sewer user fees, permits, fines, and intergovernmental grants, with over $85 million in grants secured over the past three years.

The City has invested in a modern digital infrastructure that includes the RHConnect resident app, seeclickfix, govOS, BS&A Online, and the Hills Helper AI Chatbot, alongside a Next-Gen Financial Engagement Platform launched in March 2026 to modernize resident financial interactions. The City maintains over 100 miles of pathways and a park system that recorded 1.7 million annual visitors, and it was named the #7 Best Place to Live in America and Best Place to Live in Michigan in 2026, as well as the Safest City in Michigan. Recent strategic initiatives include a proposed Fire Millage Charter Amendment increase from 3.0 to 3.5 mills (estimated $5 million annually) and a 10-year Pathway Millage Renewal at 0.2469 mills (estimated $864,920 annually), reflecting both service expansion and long-term infrastructure commitment.

Name

CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS

Legal name

City of Rochester Hills

Website

https://rochesterhills.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Rochester Hills is a municipal government in Oakland County, Michigan, incorporated in 1984, serving approximately 70,000+ residents with public safety, water and sewer utilities, parks, and administrative services, funded primarily through property taxes, millages, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Landscaping Services (56173)

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

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)

SECONDARYBPAIACAD

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local)

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

SECONDARYEUAIAAAF

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Collection & Hauling

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Parks recreation programs
• Water sewer utilities
• Property tax administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: The city generates primary revenue through property taxes billed twice annually - summer tax due September 14 (approximately 60% for residential exempt) and winter tax due February 14 (approximately 40% for residential exempt).
2. Water and Sewer Billing: Bimonthly billing based on actual meter reads for water and sewer services. Water source is Lake Huron via the Great Lakes system.
3. Permits and Licenses: Revenue from building permits, recreational fire permits ($30/year), passport processing fees, dog licenses, and various other municipal permits and licenses.
4. Grants: The city has brought in more than $85 million in grants over the last three years supporting roads, parks, election equipment, pathways, and green space stewardship.
5. Fire Millage: Property tax millage dedicated to fire department funding. Current authorized rate is 2.7798 mills with a proposed increase to 3.5 mills to support additional firefighter/paramedic staffing.
6. Pathway Millage: 0.1715-mill tax supporting over 100 miles of city-maintained pathways. A 10-year renewal is proposed for 2026-2036 without increasing the millage rate, generating estimated revenue of $864,920 in the first year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The City of Rochester Hills is a municipal government that administers local government services, public infrastructure, and community programs for residents of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Core services include fire protection, law enforcement (delivered through partnership with Oakland County Sheriff's Office), water and sewer utilities (sourced from Lake Huron), parks and recreation across 100+ miles of pathways and multiple parks, property tax administration, building permitting and inspection, passport processing, elections, and community development. Revenue is generated through property taxes, water/sewer billing, permits and licenses, dedicated millages, and grants.

Product overview

The City of Rochester Hills operates a comprehensive municipal government with a modern digital services portfolio centered on its official website (rochesterhills.org). The city's technology offerings include the official city website portal providing access to all municipal services, the RHConnect notification system for resident communications, the Next-Gen Financial Engagement Platform for budget transparency (launched March 2026), and the Hills Helper AI chatbot for resident assistance. The Parks and Recreation system encompasses Spencer Park, Bloomer Park, Innovation Hills, Nowicki Park, and over 100 miles of maintained pathways, supported by online park passes (via Rec1), shelter and sports field reservations, and outdoor engagement programs (via Eventbrite). Additional services include the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm (historical site), Rochester Hills Television (RHTV) for municipal programming, the Blueprint 4 Innovation planning initiative, ArcGIS-based citizen reporting tools, and various online utilities for permits, property lookup (BSA Online), and employment (GovernmentJobs.com).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of residents rated satisfaction with parks, trails, and green spaces as excellent
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered signature sponsor, community champion, event advocate, hills helper, core and minor.

• Serra Rochester Hillssignature sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Signature sponsor for 2026 city events including Festival of the Hills and Brooklands Block Party.
• Priority Wastesignature sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Signature sponsor for 2026 city events. Also provides trash pickup services for residents, handles cart requests and repairs (248-906-8982).
• Bidigare Contractorscommunity championGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Community Champion sponsor for 2026 events.
• Hubbel, Roth & Clarkcommunity championGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Community Champion sponsor for 2026 events.
• Nowak & Fraus Engineerscommunity championGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Community Champion sponsor for 2026 events.
• AUCH Constructionevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Bolyard Lumber & Designevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Breckenridge Condominiumsevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Genisys Credit Unionevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Meijerevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Molexevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• OHM Advisorsevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Schostak Brothers & Companyevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Spalding DeDeckerevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Superior Excavatingevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Village of Rochester Hillsevent advocateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event Advocate sponsor for 2026 events.
• Ajax Paving Industrieshills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• AmeriCleanhills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc.hills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• ASTI Environmental (Division of PEA Group)hills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• ICS Integration Serviceshills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• Manquen Vancehills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• Markus Management Group/2941 Mediterranean Street Foodhills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• Michigan Schools and Government Credit Unionhills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ramhills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• SolvIThills helperGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Hills Helper sponsor for 2026 events.
• Oakland County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement services provided through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Rochester Hills Substation at 750 Barclay Circle. The substation is commanded by Captain Paul Workman.
• Older Persons Commission (OPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPC Social & Activity Center serves senior residents of Rochester Hills with recreation, programs, and services. Located at 650 Letica Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48307.
• Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRARA provides sports leagues, fitness programs, and enrichment classes for Rochester Hills residents.
• Rochester Regional Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership supporting business growth, workforce development, and regional business connectivity.
• Rochester Hills Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library services for Rochester Hills residents at rhpl.org.
• SMART BusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transportation services through the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) bus system.
• Oakland County Health DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater quality testing services. Oakland County Health Division provides water sample bottles for bacteria, Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride, Fluoride, and Sulfate testing.
• Oakland County Animal ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDog complaints, running-at-large dogs, and dog bites handled by Oakland County Animal Control.
• Oakland County NO HAZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHazardous waste disposal events offered to Oakland County residents during spring, summer, and fall. Events held Saturdays 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Troy, Michigan: Adjacent Oakland County municipality of similar size and affluent demographic profile. Comparable scope of services (public safety, parks, water/sewer, permitting) and competes directly for residents and businesses within the same county tax-base pool.
• City of Madison Heights, Michigan: Oakland County city with similar municipal service scope and resident-base profile. Comparable on millage composition and small-city operational scale within the same county benchmarking cohort.
• City of Novi, Michigan: Oakland County city of similar population scale with comparable parks, pathway, and recreation investment, plus a similar retail/office tax-base mix. One of the primary regional benchmarks for Rochester Hills' quality-of-life positioning.
• City of Royal Oak, Michigan: Oakland County city with similar municipal service portfolio (parks, recreation, public safety, permitting). Comparable resident-engagement and quality-of-life positioning within the same county tax-rate benchmarking set referenced by Rochester Hills.
• Bloomfield Township, Michigan: Affluent Oakland County municipality with overlapping high-income tax base and similar full-service municipal operations. Direct competitor for residents and corporate investment within Oakland County.
• City of Auburn Hills, Michigan: Oakland County neighbor sharing the same regional employer base (automotive suppliers, retail) and similar suburban service mix. Closely comparable on economic-development positioning and pathway/parks investment strategy.
• City of Sterling Heights, Michigan: Macomb County municipality with comparable population size and full-service municipal operations including fire, police, parks, water, and senior services. Direct competitor for regional talent and residents in the Metro Detroit suburbs.
• City of Farmington Hills, Michigan: Oakland County municipality of similar size with full-service municipal operations including its own police, fire, water, parks, and senior services. Direct comparable on millage structure and infrastructure investment profile.
• City of Rochester, Michigan: Adjacent Oakland County city that shares a border and a regional identity with Rochester Hills. Operates overlapping school, recreation (RARA), and library partnerships and competes for the same resident base and tax dollars.
• Shelby Township, Michigan: Macomb County township with comparable population, similar pathway and parks investment model, and overlapping service delivery. Frequently benchmarked in regional rankings alongside Rochester Hills.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClDSwF6xAK1ee5ODJjZKGrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CityOfRochesterHills
• Instagraminstagram.com/city_of_rochester_hills
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-rochester-hills

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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