NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP

What NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP does

New Britain Township is a second-class municipal government entity in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, operating under the Pennsylvania Township Code and governed by an elected Board of Supervisors. It provides core municipal services to township residents and property owners through six departments: Administration, Building & Zoning, Finance, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. Service delivery is multi-channel, combining walk-in services at the municipal building and Public Works facility, an online portal for permit applications and information, email notification subscriptions, and direct department contacts. The township's "product" is a portfolio of traditional public services — police protection, road and stormwater maintenance across over 60 miles of township-owned roadways plus 24.64 miles of state roads, parks and recreation across 127+ acres, permitting and code enforcement, tax collection, and community programming.

The underlying operating infrastructure is standard municipal technology: a website portal (newbritaintownship.org), email alert system, online permit applications, and document repositories. The township maintains physical assets including North Branch Park (45 acres), West Branch Park (16 acres), Highlands Park (5.5 acres), Veterans Park (60.31 acres), and Cotton Park (40 acres, under planning). Technology is not proprietary and no AI, ML, or differentiated digital platforms are indicated.

The revenue model is fundamentally tax-funded, not commercial. Primary streams are property (real estate) taxes and earned income taxes, supplemented by permit and fee revenue (construction, zoning, use & occupancy, subdivision, well construction), park and pavilion rental fees, and minor transactional income such as rain barrel sales ($60/unit) and electronics recycling fees. Customers are not commercial buyers but a captive constituency of residents, property owners, developers, and adjacent municipalities engaging in tri-municipal collaborations. Pricing for permits is fee-schedule based and disclosed; recurring cadence is pay-as-you-go rather than subscription.

Name

NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP

Legal name

New Britain Township

Website

https://newbritaintownship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1723

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Britain Township is a second-class municipal government in Bucks County, Pennsylvania providing police, public works, parks and recreation, permitting, and tax services to local residents and property owners, funded by property taxes, earned income taxes, and fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety administration
• Building zoning permits
• Parks recreation facilities
• Public works infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Chalfont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Real estate taxes collected for municipal services including police, public works, parks, and general administration
2. Earned Income Tax: Earned income tax dedicated in part to open space acquisition and preservation programs
3. Permit and Fee Revenue: Construction permits, zoning permits, use & occupancy certificates, subdivision & land development fees, well construction permits, and various administrative fees
4. Park and Facility Rental: Field and pavilion rental fees for parks including North Branch Park, West Branch Park, and other recreational facilities
5. Rain Barrel Workshop: Rain barrel sales at $60 each for Environmental Advisory Council workshops

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Britain Township provides municipal governance and public services to residents of Chalfont, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, through six departments: Administration, Finance, Building & Zoning, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. Core deliverables include law enforcement and emergency response, road and stormwater maintenance across 60+ miles of township roads, building/zoning permits and code enforcement, parks and recreational facilities totaling 127+ acres, trash and recycling collection, and tax collection (property and earned income).

Product overview

New Britain Township operates as a traditional municipal government providing a comprehensive suite of public services through dedicated departments. The organization offers core government services including Administration, Building & Zoning, Finance, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Public Works departments. Residents access services through an online portal (newbritaintownship.org) and in-person at the municipal building. Key service offerings include permit applications, parks and recreation facilities, roadway maintenance, trash/recycling services, water/sewer utilities, and stormwater management. The township maintains over 60 miles of township-owned roads and 21+ miles of state roads, multiple parks (North Branch Park, West Branch Park, Highlands Park, Veterans Park, Pheasant Run Playground, Cotton Park), and collaborates with county agencies for additional services like mosquito control and park facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Township Administration Services
• Police Department Services
• Public Works Services
• Building & Zoning Permit Services
• Parks & Recreation Services
• Park and Facility Rental
• Trash & Recycling Services
• Water & Sewer Services
• Stormwater Management
• Tax Collection Services
• Electronics Recycling and Shredding Events
• Rain Barrel Workshop

Quantifiable outcome

• 24.64 miles of state roads maintained through coordination with PennDOT
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Heritage ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2026Co-hosting "Celebrating 250 Years: Voices of the Revolution" panel discussion event at Aldie Mansion, Doylestown, PA on July 30, 2026. Partnership for community education and historical awareness programs.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2026Battle of the Badges Blood Drive partnership between New Britain Township Police Department and Chalfont Fire Department. American Red Cross facilitates blood donations.
• Chalfont Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2026Battle of the Badges Blood Drive competition between New Britain Township Police Department and Chalfont Fire Department. Joint community service event.
• PECO Energy CompanyminorOthers · 6 July 2026PECO infrastructure improvement project in New Britain Township along Pheasant Run Rd, Pueblo Rd, Mohegan Ct, Cayuga Cir, Oneida Ln, Seneca Dr & Lenape Dr. Project includes replacing underground transformers and installing new underground electric cable to modernize the electric grid.
• Bowman's Hill Wildflower PreserveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Santino Lauricella, Education Manager at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, served as panelist for Nature's Best Hope screening and panel discussion hosted by the EAC on May 20, 2026.
• Heritage Conservancy (Panel Discussion)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Tyler Kovacs, Senior Conservation Biologist at Heritage Conservancy, served as panelist for Nature's Best Hope screening and panel discussion hosted by the EAC on May 20, 2026.
• Bird Town PennsylvaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Formal adoption of Bird Town Pennsylvania program proposed by the Environmental Advisory Council. The township joined 101 other municipalities committed to protecting and enhancing bird habitats, promoting native plants, environmental education, sustainable land management, and community involvement in environmental stewardship.
• North Wales Water AuthoritycoreOthers · 1 January 2026Water service provider for New Britain Township residents. The authority provides drinking water and publishes annual water quality reports ensuring water meets state and federal drinking water standards.
• Bucks County Mosquito Disease ControlminorOthers · 1 January 2026Bucks County program providing mosquito disease control services to New Britain Township, including program updates for 2026.
• Doylestown TownshipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint development of Neshaminy Creek Greenway - a 30-mile continuous green space following the Neshaminy Creek, connecting residents to natural open spaces, municipal parks, schools, and community destinations. Collaboration since 2016.
• Chalfont BoroughminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint development of Neshaminy Creek Greenway and Tri-Municipal events including 4th of July Parade. Collaboration on community events, e-recycling programs, and greenway development since 2016.
• New Britain BoroughminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Tri-Municipal partnership for 4th of July Parade celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. Joint community events and regional services.
• PennDOTcoreOthers · 1 January 2026Pennsylvania Department of Transportation maintains 24.64 miles of state roads within New Britain Township. Partnership for road repairs, pothole fixes, pipe replacements, and infrastructure projects.
• Bucks CountyminorOthers · 1 January 2026Bucks County government provides cooling centers during extreme heat, emergency services, and access to county parks including Peace Valley Park accessible from New Britain Township.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bucks County Government: County-level government providing mosquito control, parks (Peace Valley Park adjacent to New Britain), and emergency services that complement the township's offerings. Larger, broader jurisdiction with overlapping service categories.

Others

• Pennsylvania Township Code Municipalities (Statewide): Association representing all PA second-class townships, providing governance frameworks and shared services that New Britain Township operates under. Indirect peer as the broader institutional and support ecosystem for Pennsylvania township governance.

Direct peers

• Buckingham Township: Bucks County, PA township offering police, public works, parks, and planning services to a suburban residential base. Similar open space preservation focus and infrastructure footprint within Central Bucks.
• Chalfont Borough: Borough adjacent to and co-located with New Britain Township headquarters in Chalfont, PA. Active tri-municipal partner on the 4th of July Parade and e-recycling programs, offering comparable small-municipality services to a shared population.
• New Britain Borough: Borough sharing the New Britain name and participating in the tri-municipal partnership. Comparable small Pennsylvania municipality delivering police, public works, and community services within the same Bucks County corridor.
• Hilltown Township: Bucks County, PA township with overlapping service categories including public works, parks, police, and zoning. Comparable scale and suburban-rural mix with similar reliance on property tax and permit revenue.
• Doylestown Township: Adjacent Bucks County, PA township partnered with New Britain on the 30-mile Neshaminy Creek Greenway. Comparable second-class township providing police, public works, parks, and planning services to a similar suburban residential base.
• Plumstead Township: Bucks County, PA township of comparable size operating police, public works, parks, building/zoning, and planning departments. Shares regional development pressures and conservation priorities in the greater Central Bucks area.
• Warrington Township (Bucks County): Bucks County, PA township with similar mix of residential development, public works operations, and parks/recreation programming. Operates under the same second-class township governance structure as New Britain.
• Warwick Township (Bucks County): Bucks County, PA township of similar suburban character operating public works, police, parks, and zoning services. Same Pennsylvania Township Code governance framework and comparable residential tax base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-britain-township

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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