Royalton Township

What Royalton Township does

Royalton Township is a Michigan statutory township and political subdivision of Berrien County, serving residents in the St. Joseph area. Formally organized in 1835, it operates as a municipal government providing administrative services (Board of Trustees, Clerk, Treasurer, Township Manager), property-related services (Assessing, Building Safety, Planning and Zoning, Code Enforcement), public safety (volunteer Fire Department), community services (Cemetery operations, Parks, recreation facilities), tax collection, and elections administration. The township also participates in intergovernmental cooperation through the shared Lincoln Township Public Library serving Royalton, Lincoln, and Baroda Townships.

The township's revenue model is grounded in property tax collection (summer taxes due September 14, winter taxes due December 1), permit fees (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, demolition), rental inspection fees, cemetery lot and burial fees, and facility rental fees. Pricing is tiered between residents and non-residents, with non-resident fees typically 2-4x higher (e.g., cemetery lots $250 resident vs. $1,000 non-resident; Bicentennial Park rental $35 resident vs. $150 non-resident). The township operates from 980 Miners Road, St. Joseph, with a volunteer fire department at 911 John Beers Road and shared library access at 2099 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville.

Service distribution occurs through walk-in township hall services, online payment via BSA Online, emergency response services, and intergovernmental library access. The township has no technology products, no AI/ML capabilities, and no proprietary digital platforms. It is governed by an elected Board of Trustees with day-to-day management by Township Manager Steve Tilly, supported by department heads in Assessing, Building Safety, Fire, Code Enforcement, and Clerk/Treasurer functions.

Name

Royalton Township

Legal name

Royalton Township

Website

https://royaltontownship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1835

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Royalton Township is a Michigan statutory township serving residents in the St. Joseph area with municipal services including property tax collection, building permits, zoning, fire protection, cemetery operations, parks, and elections administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Cemeteries and Crematories (812220), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Local government
• Property tax collection
• Building permits
• Fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Joseph

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: Collection of summer and winter property taxes for local school operating taxes and township services. Summer taxes due by September 14, winter taxes due by December 1.
2. Permit and Inspection Fees: Building permits, mechanical permits, electrical permits, plumbing permits, demolition permits, site plan review fees, shed and fence application fees collected for construction and development oversight.
3. Rental Inspection Program: Fees for rental property certification and inspection program. Long-term rentals inspected every 2 years, short-term rentals inspected yearly.
4. Cemetery Services: Sale of cemetery lots, burial fees (open/close), cremation fees, and columbarium niches to residents and non-residents at varying rates.
5. Parks and Facilities Rental: Rental fees for Bicentennial Park and Tryon School Community Center to residents and non-residents, with deposits required.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Royalton Township is a local government entity in Berrien County, Michigan that provides municipal services to township residents and property owners. Its core offerings include property tax collection, building permits and inspections, planning and zoning administration, fire protection, cemetery services, park and facility rentals, library access coordination, and election administration. These services are delivered through various township departments including Assessing, Building Safety, Clerk, Treasurer, Code Enforcement, and the Fire Department.

Product overview

Royalton Township operates a municipal government website providing comprehensive township services through multiple interconnected departments. The township offers core administrative services (Board of Trustees, Clerk, Treasurer), property-related services (Assessing, Building Safety, Planning/Zoning), public safety (Fire Department, Code Enforcement), community services (Cemetery, Parks, Library), and utility coordination. This is a local government portal rather than a commercial product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Tax Collection Collection of property taxes from township residents and property owners in Berrien County, Michigan.
• Building Permits and Inspections Issuance of building permits and conduct of building inspections through the Building Safety Department for construction and renovation projects within the township.
• Planning and Zoning Services Administration of land use planning and zoning regulations through the Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator for property owners and developers.
• Rental Inspections Rental property inspection services for residential and commercial rental units within the township.
• Fire Protection Services Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response services delivered by the township Fire Department to residents and properties.
• Cemetery Services Operation and maintenance of township cemetery facilities including burial plots and related services.
• Park and Facility Rentals Rental of township parks and facilities for community use by residents and community groups.
• Library Access Coordination Coordination of library access services for township residents.
• Elections Administration Administration of local elections including voter registration and ballot management through the Township Clerk.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southwest Michigan Regional Sanitary Sewer & Water AuthoritycoreOthers · 29 October 2024Regional authority coordinating sanitary sewer and water services. Royalton Township participates in joint wastewater plant operations with Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, and discusses millage and special assessment district options for fire and ambulance services.
• Lakeland Regional Health CenterminorOthersMajor regional medical center that has chosen to expand its facilities within Royalton Township, reflecting the township's recognition as a hub for healthcare and innovation.
• Medic 1 AmbulancecoreOthersEmergency medical services partner. Phone: (269) 925-2141. Listed as important phone number for township emergency services coordination.
• Southwestern Michigan Home Builders AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferenced as a helpful link for building safety information. Contractors offering residential work must be licensed by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.
• Lincoln Township and Baroda TownshipcoreOthersShared governance partnership. Lincoln Township Public Library serves residents of Royalton, Lincoln, and Baroda Townships, demonstrating inter-governmental cooperation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Tyler Technologies: Major provider of government technology platforms (financial management, permitting, citizen services) used by many small U.S. municipalities; adjacent vendor rather than a competing government entity, but relevant as the ecosystem that enables small townships like Royalton to deliver services digitally.
• Berrien County, Michigan: The county government in which Royalton Township is a political subdivision; coordinates road, animal control, courthouse, and sheriff services that complement rather than compete with the township's own services.

Regional players

• Sodus Township, Michigan: Adjacent Berrien County township delivering analogous local-government services with a similar small-employee footprint and rural-residential property base.
• Oronoko Charter Township, Michigan: Berrien County charter township with comparable small-municipality functions including planning, zoning, and parks; serves a similar agricultural-to-residential transition community.
• Lake Charter Township, Michigan: Charter township in Berrien County providing the same menu of municipal services (assessing, building, fire, elections, cemetery) to a comparable small-population community.
• City of St. Joseph, Michigan: Municipal partner on the joint wastewater treatment plant and a regional service hub in the same labor market; provides a more urbanized benchmark for municipal service delivery in the same area.

Direct peers

• St. Joseph Charter Township, Michigan: Charter township adjacent to the City of St. Joseph in Berrien County, operating a similar mix of assessing, building, planning, fire, and parks services with a comparable organizational footprint.
• Lincoln Township, Michigan: Neighboring Berrien County township that shares library services with Royalton Township under a formal inter-governmental partnership, serving a comparable mix of residential, agricultural, and commercial property owners in the St. Joseph area.
• Baroda Township, Michigan: Neighboring Berrien County township that also shares library services with Royalton, with a similar small-staff municipal structure providing assessing, zoning, treasurer, and clerk services to a comparable rural-residential population.
• Benton Township, Michigan: Adjacent Berrien County township that participates with Royalton in joint wastewater plant operations with Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, providing similar municipal services at a comparable small scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/royalton-township

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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