Gemeente Loon Op Zand

What Gemeente Loon Op Zand does

Gemeente Loon op Zand is a Dutch municipal government entity providing statutory public services to approximately 23,000 residents across three villages — Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand, and De Moer — in the province of North Brabant. Its core service portfolio spans civil affairs (birth, marriage, death registration), passport and driver's license issuance, building and event permits, waste management, spatial planning, environmental services, healthcare coordination, education support, and community development. The municipality operates under the Dutch Municipalities Act (Gemeentewet), funded through a combination of local taxes (onroerendezaakbelasting, waste/sewer charges), provincial subsidies, and central government allocations via the Gemeentefonds.

The organization's technology footprint is built on a TYPO3 CMS website platform (loonopzand.nl) augmented with ReadSpeaker accessibility features and the Fixi.nl public reporting app. Service delivery is multi-channel: the central office 'Het Klavier' in Kaatsheuvel, three neighborhood advice centers (adviespleinen), library information points, and the Loonopzandvoorelkaar volunteer platform. The operating model is structured around three wijkteams (Kaatsheuvel West/De Moer, Kaatsheuvel Oost, and Loon op Zand) that coordinate with social work partners (ContourdeTwern, R-Newt), healthcare providers (GGD, Thebe, Maasduinen, Juvans, Kompaan en de Bocht), housing corporation Casade, and energy collective ECLoZ.

Revenue mechanics are entirely non-commercial: mandatory taxation of residents and businesses, intergovernmental transfers, and nominal permit fees (e.g., lottery permits up to €4,500 prize money, event permits under Legesverordening 2025). Programmatic priorities include the Duurzaamheidsprogramma 2022-2033, a multi-year green renovation program (2020-2025), and the Transitievisie Warmte targeting natural gas-free living by 2050. Climate adaptation subsidies (up to 25% / €1,000 for individuals, up to 35% / €5,000 for groups) and neighborhood stimulation contributions (max €250/year) form the discretionary spending instruments layered on top of statutory service delivery.

Name

Gemeente Loon Op Zand

Legal name

Gemeente Loon op Zand

Website

https://loonopzand.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1811

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gemeente Loon op Zand is a Dutch municipal government providing statutory public services — civil affairs, permits, waste management, healthcare coordination, and community programs — to approximately 23,000 residents across Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand, and De Moer in North Brabant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaatsheuvel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes and Levies: The municipality collects various taxes including property taxes (onroerendezaakbelasting), waste collection fees, and sewer charges from residents and businesses within the municipality.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gemeente Loon op Zand is a Dutch municipal government that provides public administration and citizen services to approximately 23,000 residents across Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand, and De Moer. Its core offerings include civil affairs registration (passports, driving licences, birth/marriage/death records), permit issuance (building, environmental, events, lottery, collections), waste management (Afvalwijzer, milieustraat), social and youth care coordination (Zorgloket), sustainability and climate programs, subsidies and neighborhood stimulation contributions, and community development through neighborhood teams (Samenwerkenaandewijk) and the volunteer platform Loonopzandvoorelkaar.

Product overview

Gemeente Loon op Zand is a municipal government website serving the municipality of Loon op Zand in the Netherlands. The website provides a wide range of citizen services including waste management (Afvalwijzer), healthcare (Zorgloket), document services (paspoort, rijbewijs), building permits (omgevingsvergunning), environmental services, sustainability programs, and community initiatives. The platform offers online appointment booking, permit applications, event organization services, and various administrative services for residents. The digital services include an energy advice desk (ECLoZ), volunteer platform (Loonopzandvoorelkaar), and accessibility tools such as ReadSpeaker for text-to-speech functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samenwerkenaandewijk: A community initiative combining voluntary energy from residents, professional supporters, available spaces and facilities, and connecting activities in the neighborhood.
• Loon op Zand voor elkaar
• ECLoZ Energieloket
• Duurzaamheidsprogramma

Products and services

• Civil Affairs Documents (Passports, Driving Licences, Extracts)
• Omgevingsvergunning (Environmental and Building Permits)
• Lottery and Gambling Permits (Loterij- en kansspelvergunning)
• Event Permits (Evenementenvergunning)
• Waste Management Services (Afvalwijzer and Milieustraat)
• Zorgloket (Care and Youth Support Desk)
• ECLoZ Energieloket (Energy Advice Desk)
• Climate Adaptation Subsidies (Klimaatadaptatie subsidies)
• Neighborhood Stimulation Contribution (Stimuleringsbijdrage)
• Loonopzandvoorelkaar Volunteer Platform
• Samenwerkenaandewijk Neighborhood Teams (wijkteams)
• Adviespleinen (Advice Centers)
• Duurzaamheidsprogramma 2022-2033 (Sustainability Program)
• Public Space Works (Werkzaamheden openbare ruimte)

Quantifiable outcome

• Bat shelters have been established at 6 locations to compensate for habitat loss during home insulation retrofits
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ContourdeTwerncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial welfare organization providing community social work, volunteer coordination, and neighborhood support services. Works with the municipality on the 'Samenwerkenaandewijk' (Strong Communities) program to enhance social cohesion and resident support.
• CasadecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHousing corporation partner in neighborhood development, working on housing projects, sustainability initiatives for housing stock, and community development.
• R-NewtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYouth work organization providing services to young people in the municipality as part of the neighborhood team collaboration.
• ECLoZ (Energie Collectief Loon op Zand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy collective providing free energy advice through the Energieloket service at Het Klavier and Dorpskamer. Offers warmtebeeld (thermal imaging) services, energy coaching, and guidance on subsidies for home insulation and sustainable living.
• EnexiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy grid operator involved in the energy transition and development of the Transitievisie Warmte (Heat Transition Vision) for natural gas-free living by 2050.
• PON|TelosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResearch institute that conducted surveys and gathered resident input for the development of the municipality's energy transition plans.
• NatuurmonumentenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature conservation organization organizing volunteer activities for biodiversity and habitat restoration, such as removing invasive American cherry trees in the Loonse en Drunense Duinen.
• GGD (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMunicipal Health Service participating in neighborhood teams providing public health services, health advice, and disease prevention programs.
• ThebeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthcare provider participating in neighborhood teams, offering district nursing services and home care advice through the advice pleinen.
• MaasduinenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthcare organization participating in neighborhood teams providing care services.
• JuvansminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYouth care organization participating in neighborhood teams providing youth support services.
• Kompaan en de BochtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthcare organization participating in neighborhood teams providing care services.
• Klussen en Diensten Centrale (KDC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer organization providing handyman services and assistance to residents, schools, and social organizations. Also helps with form-filling for government applications.
• Wereldgemeente Loon op ZandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation coordinating Global Goals (SDG) initiatives focusing on sustainability and fair trade. Organizes garden advice and environmental education programs.
• Vebego GroenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGreen maintenance contractor collaborating on sustainability projects including facade gardens and green initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gemeente Dongen: Small-to-medium Dutch municipality in the Hart van Brabant region with comparable population size and statutory service delivery model. Comparable as a regional peer operating under the same Dutch municipal law.
• Gemeente Tilburg: Large neighboring municipality in the Hart van Brabant region of North Brabant. Directly comparable as a Dutch municipal government providing identical statutory services (permits, civil affairs, social support, waste, sustainability) at a different scale.
• Gemeente Heusden: Adjacent municipality in North Brabant of similar scale (~43,000 residents). Directly comparable Dutch municipal government delivering permits, social support, neighborhood teams, and sustainability programming under the same Gemeentewet.
• Gemeente Waalwijk: Neighboring municipality in North Brabant with similar population scale (~48,000 residents). Comparable as a peri-urban Dutch municipality offering the same statutory municipal services, sustainability programs, and community engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Gemeente Breda: Larger North Brabant municipality offering the same portfolio of Dutch municipal services (permits, social support, sustainability). A broader incumbent with similar scope but materially larger population and budget.
• Gemeente Eindhoven: Major Dutch municipality in North Brabant delivering the same statutory municipal services. Comparable as a public administration entity but at significantly larger scale with deeper digital-service investment.
• Gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch: Provincial capital of North Brabant and regional anchor municipality. Comparable as a Dutch municipal government providing overlapping statutory and community services at significantly larger scale.

Others

• VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten): Association of all Dutch municipalities that represents and supports Gemeente Loon op Zand and its peers. Comparable as the umbrella organization shaping policy, knowledge-sharing, and shared digital services (e.g., Samenwerkende Gemeenten) for this municipality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/loonopzand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeente-loon-op-zand
• Instagraminstagram.com/gemeenteloonopzand?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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