Hernando County Board of County Commissioners

What Hernando County Board of County Commissioners does

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is the elected legislative and governing body for Hernando County, Florida - a political subdivision of the state established in 1843 and headquartered in Brooksville. The County delivers a full range of municipal and regional public services to its residents and unincorporated-area constituents, including water and sewer utilities (with active septic-to-sewer conversion programs), public transit via TheBus fixed-route and ADA paratransit service, fire rescue and emergency management, four-branch public library system, code compliance, parks and recreation, solid waste and landfill operations, housing and supportive services, tax collection, property appraisal, and building permitting and zoning.

Core digital products include the Civic Access permitting and licensing platform (deployed March 2026 on the Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing System), the GeoHub land-development GIS map (built on ArcGIS via SwiftGov, launched February 2026), the county website (Govstack-based), and integrated third-party platforms including Everbridge for emergency alerts, Token Transit for fare payment, ParkMobile for event parking, Eventbrite for ticketing, Zoom for community forums, and SurveyMonkey for resident feedback. Transit operations span 11 fixed routes including new Route 9 (Mermaid Route, coastal/park-and-ride) and Routes 10-11 (launched May 4, 2026), with an inter-county connection to Pasco County Public Transportation.

The County is funded primarily through ad valorem property taxes, state-shared revenues, utility fees, federal and state grants (HUD CDBG, FTA 50% operating match with FDOT 25% and local 25% match, SWFWMD-coordinated water programs, Florida Housing Finance Corporation SHIP grants), and service charges. Operating leadership is provided by County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers, with communications led by Director Dominique Holmes. Current regulatory pressures include a Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Order, an outdoor burn ban, and active no-swim advisories tied to drought conditions.

Name

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners

Legal name

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners

Website

https://hernandocounty.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1843

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is the elected governing body of Hernando County, Florida, delivering utilities, public transit, fire rescue, libraries, parks, housing, and permitting services to county residents across Brooksville and Spring Hill through county facilities and digital portals including Civic Access and GeoHub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration and Public Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (92111), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Fire Protection (922160), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Governor/Executive Office & Cabinet Administration (BPAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Municipal Contract Collection & Franchise Operations (BPALAAAH)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public utilities administration
• Public transit operations
• Building permitting and licensing
• Emergency and fire rescue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Grant Funding: Grant funds received under State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program for fiscal years 2025-2026, approximately $1,468,462. Funded through local doc stamp tax revenue and administered by Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
2. Property Taxes and Local Government Revenue: Primary funding through property tax revenue and local government allocations for county operations and services.
3. Transit Fares: Fixed-route and ADA demand response transit services funded by Federal Transit Administration grants (50%), Florida Department of Transportation (25%), and local funding match (25%). Standard one-way fare is $1.25.
4. Utility Fees: Water, sewer, and utilities services revenue from county residents including connection fees and service charges.
5. Fees and Licenses: Various fees including building permits, planning/zoning fees, driver licenses, vehicle registration, and other government services.
6. HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Federal housing and urban development funding for community development projects such as Kass Circle Improvements ($380,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is the legislative and governing body of Hernando County, Florida, delivering core public services to county residents through dedicated departments. Its fundamental offerings include water and sewer utilities, fixed-route and ADA paratransit (TheBus), fire rescue and emergency management, public libraries across four branches, parks and recreation, building permitting and code compliance via the Civic Access System, land-use planning via the GeoHub GIS portal, housing assistance programs, and solid waste and recycling operations.

Product overview

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive suite of government services through a unified online portal. The core digital offerings include the county website, Civic Access System (Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing) for online permits and licenses, GeoHub for land development GIS mapping, and TheBus public transit system with 11 fixed routes. Supporting services include utilities (water, sewer), fire rescue, parks and recreation, public libraries (4 branches), housing assistance programs (SHIP, Septic Upgrade Incentive Program), and community programs like the Coffee with the County podcast. These services are delivered through the county website with third-party integrations including Google Analytics 4, Zoom, SurveyMonkey, and Eventbrite for ticketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TheBus: Hernando County Transit Services providing fixed-route and ADA demand response public transportation services.

Products and services

• TheBus Public Transit Service Fixed-route public bus transportation service operating 11 routes throughout Hernando County with connections to Pasco and Citrus Counties, plus ADA complementary paratransit service. Standard one-way fare $1.25.
• Civic Access Permitting and Licensing System Online permitting and licensing platform enabling residents, contractors, and businesses to apply for permits, planning processes, and licenses, estimate fees, and complete applications digitally.
• GeoHub Land Development GIS Map Centralized land development GIS map providing property search, flood zone, wetland, conservation land, land use, setback, and building height regulation information for residents, developers, and planning professionals.
• County Water and Sewer Utilities Water service, sewer, septic to sewer conversion programs, water quality reports, rates and fees, commercial accounts, and service requests through the Utilities Department.
• Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Fire rescue and emergency medical services including fire response, ambulance billing, fire safety education, firefighter recruitment, and burn permits for Hernando County residents and visitors.
• Hernando County Public Library System Public library services across four branches offering books, digital resources, inter-library loans, programs, and community services for Hernando County residents.
• Parks and Recreation Facilities County parks and recreation facilities including multiple parks, preserves, sports leagues, summer camps, and classes available to the public.
• Septic Upgrade Incentive Program (SUIP) Financial incentive program providing up to $7,500 for certified installers to add nitrogen-reducing features to existing septic systems within the Weeki Wachee Springs Priority Focus Area.
• State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Septic-to-Sewer Conversion Program Housing and wastewater assistance program providing grants for mandatory septic to sewer conversions for income-eligible homeowners, funded through local doc stamp tax revenue and SHIP program administration.
• Hernando County Government Website and Online Portal Official county government website built on the Govstack platform serving as the central online entry point for residents to access news, services, permits, utility payments, event calendars, meeting agendas, and public notices.
• Water Conservation Incentive Programs Water conservation programs including watering restrictions, Rain Barrel Workshops, HE Washer Rebate Program, Rain Sensor Rebate Program, Low-Flow Toilet Rebate Program, and Florida-Friendly Landscaping education.
• Emergency Management and Alert Services Emergency management services including Everbridge emergency alerts, evacuation mapping, Community Emergency Response Volunteer (CERT) program, and disaster assistance and recovery services.
• Building Permitting and Code Compliance Services Building permits, planning and zoning, contractor licensing, private provider program, impact fees, code compliance inspections, and land development regulations for residential and commercial projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately $1,468,462 in grant funding available for income-eligible homeowners for septic to sewer conversions (FY 2025-2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida Housing Finance CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Administers the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program for Hernando County. The county receives approximately $1,468,462 in grant funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 under this partnership for affordable housing and septic to sewer conversion programs.
• Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIssues water shortage orders and conservation measures for Hernando County. Currently has issued Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Order in response to severe drought conditions, implementing irrigation restrictions and water conservation requirements.
• Pasco County (Transit Connection)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTheBus connects with Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) at Scheer Commerce Center on Emerald Beach Blvd. Allows riders to transfer between county transit systems.
• AccentureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManages Septic Upgrade Incentive Program (SUIP) administration including application processing and contractor coordination for the $7,500 nitrogen-reducing septic enhancement incentive program.
• City of BrooksvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Warming Center operations during cold weather events. The Hernando County Emergency Management works with the City of Brooksville to provide emergency shelter services. Commissioner Hawkins (County Commissioner and U.S. Navy Veteran) is cited in Veterans Monument project partnership with Hawkins family.
• People Helping PeopleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing cold weather supplies (gloves, hand warmers, socks, blankets) and homeless assistance resources. Partners with county during warming center operations and Kass Circle Sidewalk Festival.
• NAMI HernandominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Alliance on Mental Illness local chapter providing mental health resources, cold weather supplies, and participation in homeless assistance community events.
• Hernando Mentorship EmpowermentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization providing mentorship services and cold weather supplies during emergency warming center operations in Hernando County.
• Florida Department of Health in Hernando CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIssues no swim advisories for public health concerns such as water quality issues at Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park. Partners with county on environmental health matters.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pasco County Board of County Commissioners: Adjacent Florida county government with a directly comparable service portfolio (utilities, transit, libraries, permitting, fire rescue) and an active cross-county transit transfer partnership with Hernando's TheBus at the Scheer Commerce Center. Most operationally and demographically comparable peer in Hernando's region.
• Citrus County Board of County Commissioners: Florida county government directly connected to Hernando's TheBus via the new Route 11 service to Sugarmill Woods. Comparable in size, governance structure, and service mix (utilities, transit, libraries, code enforcement), making it a natural peer for service-delivery benchmarks.

Regional players

• Marion County Board of County Commissioners: North-central Florida county operating utilities, transit (SunTran), libraries, building and permitting services at a comparable scale. Useful peer for water-resource management (Ocala/Karst region parallels) and rural-suburban service delivery models.
• Manatee County Government: Adjacent Florida Gulf Coast county operating utilities, transit (MCAT), libraries, parks, building, and emergency management at a comparable scale. Relevant peer for transit partnership structures, environmental programs, and rapid growth service expansion.
• Lake County Board of County Commissioners: Central Florida county providing a full portfolio of public services (utilities, transit, libraries, permitting, fire rescue) to a comparable population base. Comparable on governance model, environmental management (lake/water resource), and infrastructure modernization investments.
• Sarasota County Government: Florida Gulf Coast county operating a comprehensive service portfolio (utilities, transit, libraries, parks, permitting) at slightly higher scale but with comparable coastal/environmental management demands. Useful peer for water quality and coastal environmental stewardship benchmarks.
• Polk County Board of County Commissioners: Mid-size Florida county offering a similar mix of utilities, transit (Citrus Connection), libraries, parks, permitting, and emergency management services. Useful peer for transit expansion strategy and environmental stewardship in similarly-sized jurisdictions.
• Sumter County Board of County Commissioners: Central Florida county of broadly similar population profile and growth trajectory, providing utilities, transit, libraries, and building services. Useful comparable for budget scale and per-capita service delivery in a similarly-sized Florida county.

Broad incumbents

• Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners: Larger Florida county (Tampa metro) operating the same core county government functions at significantly greater scale, including HCSO, Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART), and water/wastewater utilities. Useful as an upper-bound benchmark for service delivery scale and structure.
• Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners: Mid-size Florida county (St. Petersburg/Clearwater metro) operating utilities, transit (PSTA), libraries, permitting, and parks & recreation at a comparable governance structure. Useful peer for service-line operating benchmarks and digital permitting comparisons.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HernandoCoGov
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HernandoCountyGovernment
• Facebookfacebook.com/HernandoCoGov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hernando-county-government

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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