east allen township

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East Allen Township is a Pennsylvania Second-Class Township government entity serving approximately 5,000 residents across a 14.7 square mile service area in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The township was established in 1842 from Allen Township and operates under Pennsylvania municipal law, governed by an elected Board of Supervisors with an appointed Township Manager handling day-to-day operations. Brent M. Green has served as Township Manager since March 2018.

The township delivers core municipal services across fire protection (via a volunteer Fire Department established in 1979), public works (6 full-time employees maintaining roads, bridges, stormwater, and buildings), parks and recreation, zoning and code enforcement, tax collection, planning, and emergency management. Specialized services are sourced through partnerships: Northampton Regional EMS handles emergency medical response across 86 square miles, the City of Bethlehem holds water service rights following the dissolution of the East Allen Township Municipal Authority, and Keystone Collections Group administers earned income and local service tax collection. East Allen is a founding member of the River Central Regional Planning Partnership with four neighboring municipalities.

Revenue derives from taxation (real estate, earned income at 1.25%, and local service tax capped at $52), permit and zoning fees, and recreation program fees (summer camp at $250/resident). Technology infrastructure is limited to third-party civic platforms including a Revize-hosted website, Diligent Community meeting portal (deployed 2024), RecDesk for program registration, and YouTube for livestreaming. A 2026 budget was approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 12, 2025, though specific revenue figures are not disclosed.

Name

east allen township

Legal name

East Allen Township

Website

https://eatwp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1842

Operating status

Operating

Short description

East Allen Township is a Pennsylvania Second-Class Township government serving approximately 5,000 residents across 14.7 square miles in Northampton County, providing fire protection, public works, parks and recreation, zoning, tax collection, and emergency management through an elected Board of Supervisors and an appointed Township Manager.

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Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAA

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAD

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local)

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

SECONDARYBPAIACAF

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

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

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation
• Tax collection services
• Zoning code enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Tax: Township Tax Collector collects Real Estate and Fire Hydrant Tax Bills, mailed March 1st annually, with payments due by December 15th
2. Earned Income Tax: Total Earned Income Tax (EIT) rate is 1.25%, with PSD Code 480504, collected by Keystone Collections Group
3. Local Service Tax: Annual tax of no more than $52.00 ($1.00 per week), with exemption for those earning less than $12,000 annually
4. Permit and Fee Revenue: Various permits including building permits, zoning permits, SALDO applications, grading permits, sign permits, burn permits, and other administrative fees
5. Recreation Program Fees: Summer camp fees: East Allen Township Resident $250.00, Additional Family Member Resident $150.00, Non-Resident $350.00, Additional Non-Resident $250.00

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Allen Township is a Pennsylvania Second-Class Township that delivers municipal government services to approximately 5,000 residents across 14.7 square miles. Its core offerings include fire suppression and emergency response, emergency medical services coordination, public works (road maintenance, snow removal, stormwater), parks and recreation programs, zoning and code enforcement, tax collection (real estate, earned income, local service), public utilities administration, and open space preservation. The township is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors with an appointed Township Manager overseeing daily operations.

Product overview

East Allen Township PA operates a municipal government website (eatwp.org) that serves as the primary portal for delivering public services to residents. The township is a Second-Class Township serving approximately 5,000 residents across 14.7 square miles in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The website consolidates access to the township's core services including fire suppression and emergency response (via the volunteer Fire Department), emergency medical services (through Northampton Regional EMS), road maintenance and public works, parks and recreation programs, zoning and code enforcement, tax collection, public utilities administration, and meeting management for elected boards and commissions. The township uses third-party platforms including Revize for website hosting, Diligent Community for meeting management, and RecDesk for recreation program registrations.

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Products and services

• Fire Suppression and Emergency Services The East Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department provides fire suppression, vehicle rescue, confined space rescue, high angle rescue, and agricultural rescue services to approximately 5,000 residents across 14.7 square miles.
• Road Maintenance and Public Works The Public Works Department, consisting of 6 full-time employees, oversees maintenance of roads, bridges, culverts, recreational facilities, stormwater management facilities, and buildings. Services include cracksealing, surface preservation, road overlays, and structural reconstruction.
• Parks and Recreation Programs The Recreation Department offers summer camp, spring and fall soccer, Santa in the Park, and bus trips. Bicentennial Parks (East and West) and Jacksonville Park provide sports fields, courts, walking trails, and children's play areas.
• Zoning and Code Enforcement The Zoning and Codes Department handles building permits, zoning permits, property records, and code enforcement under Chapter 250 of the East Allen Township Code of Ordinances.
• Tax Collection The Tax Collector's office handles East Allen Township Real Estate and Fire Hydrant Tax Bills. Services include earned income tax (1.25% EIT), local service tax, and tax deadline management.
• Emergency Medical Services EMS services are provided by Northampton Regional EMS (NREMS), a non-profit organization providing ALS/BLS emergency medical services to over 60,000 residents in the region.
• Public Utilities Administration The Public Utilities Department manages on-lot wells, sewage disposal systems, sewer service districts, and coordinates with City of Bethlehem for water service. Also oversees before-you-dig services via PA One Call.
• Permits and Applications The township processes various permits including building permits, zoning permits, grading permits, burn permits, sign permits, SALDO applications, and certificates of occupancy.
• Meeting Management Portal The Diligent Community Meeting Portal provides online meeting management for boards and commissions, including agenda packets, meeting notifications, and approved minutes.
• Stormwater Management Stormwater management services include Act 167 compliance, illicit discharge reporting, and FAQ resources for residents.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• River Central Regional Planning PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020East Allen Township partnered with Catasauqua Borough, Hanover Township, North Catasauqua Borough, and Northampton Borough to form the River Central Regional Planning Partnership. In 2023, adopted the River Central Regional Comprehensive Plan. Expected to complete Zoning Ordinance revisions in August 2025.
• City of BethlehemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Bethlehem acquired the assets of the East Allen Township Municipal Authority and holds water service rights to all properties in East Allen Township. All public water is regulated by the City of Bethlehem.
• Northampton Regional EMS (NREMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNREMS provides primary ALS/BLS emergency medical services to over 60,000 residents in 9 municipalities including East Allen Township across 86 square miles. Responds to over 6,650 911 emergencies annually.
• Keystone Collections GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKeystone Collections Group handles Earned Income Tax (EIT) collection and Local Services Tax collection for East Allen Township.
• First Regional Compost AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverned by 5 townships, the First Regional Compost Authority provides brush, wood, wood chips, leaves and grass clippings drop-off at 6701 Weaversville Road, Northampton, PA for residents and commercial businesses.
• Northampton County Environmental ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDivision of Northampton County Department of Public Works assists municipalities with recycling programs, education, grant funding, and environmental data management. Helps implement Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allen Township, Pennsylvania: The original township from which East Allen was carved in 1842. A Pennsylvania Second-Class Township in Northampton County of comparable residential scale, operating under the same state code with similar municipal service mix including fire, public works, and recreation.
• Hanover Township, Northampton County: Direct regional planning partner (River Central Regional Planning Partnership) and fellow Pennsylvania township in Northampton County. Provides a like-for-like comparison on zoning, public works, and emergency service delivery models.
• Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania: Adjacent Pennsylvania Second-Class Township serving a similar suburban-residential population in Northampton County. Comparable scale of services (fire, EMS, public works, recreation) and direct geographic adjacency enables operational benchmarking.
• Upper Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania: Nearby Pennsylvania Second-Class Township in Northampton County of similar residential character and population scale, providing a close operational comparable on tax structure, permitting, and volunteer fire service model.
• Lower Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania: Adjacent Pennsylvania Second-Class Township in Northampton County. Comparable in scale, service offering, and governance structure; serves as a useful peer for development pressure and infrastructure cost benchmarking.
• Moore Township, Northampton County: Pennsylvania Second-Class Township in Northampton County with a predominantly rural-residential profile similar to East Allen's14.7 square mile footprint. Useful peer for open space preservation, volunteer fire, and low-density public works comparison.
• Northampton Borough, Pennsylvania: Regional planning partner (River Central Regional Planning Partnership) and fellow Northampton County municipality. Although boroughs differ in classification, the shared comprehensive plan and zoning harmonization work make it a directly comparable peer for planning-related decisions.

Broad incumbents

• City of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Larger municipal actor that acquired East Allen's water authority and now regulates public water service within the township. A broader-incumbent peer whose service-area encroachment frames the structural risk on municipal autonomy.
• Northampton County, Pennsylvania: County-level government under which East Allen operates, providing environmental services, recycling coordination, and broader regional administration that overlaps with the township's service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eastallentownship4623/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/eatwp.org

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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