Sacramento County

What Sacramento County does

Sacramento County, officially the County of Sacramento, is a political subdivision of the State of California established in 1850 and governed by an elected five-member Board of Supervisors and an appointed County Executive. The county serves approximately 1.6 million residents across unincorporated Sacramento County and select contracted municipalities, delivering mandated public services including public safety (Sheriff, 911 emergency response), public health, animal care, property tax collection (approximately 481,774 secured bills mailed annually), transportation, building permitting, parks, airports, and social services for vulnerable populations. The county operates with an FY 2024-25 Approved Budget of $8.8 billion and 13,600+ full-time employees.

The service delivery model is direct-to-citizen through three primary channels: the 311 Service Center (916-875-5656), the saccounty.gov web portal, and in-person department offices including the Bradshaw Animal Shelter, County Administration Building, and department-specific facilities. The technology stack includes a 311 Connect service-request system, GIS-based parcel and county interactive map viewers, an AI Residential Permitting Tool launched by the Building Permits and Inspection Division, a Sustainability Dashboard tracking greenhouse gas reduction, and the Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service (CUBS) platform. Sacramento International Airport (SMF), operated by the Department of Airports under Director Cindy Nichol, is undergoing a $1.3 billion SMForward expansion program.

Funding is derived from property taxes, business licenses and permits, fees for permits and specific services, airport operating revenue from airlines, concessions, and parking, utility bill management, and federal and state grants. The county also generates fee-for-service revenue through inter-municipal contracts, notably for animal care services delivered to the City of Galt (effective June 1, 2023) and the City of Citrus Heights (2024), with partnerships including American Airlines, UC Davis Medical Center, Medic Ambulance, SMUD, and BISSELL Pet Foundation. The most recent leadership transition placed David Villanueva as County Executive in late 2023, succeeding Ann Edwards.

Name

Sacramento County

Legal name

County of Sacramento

Website

https://saccounty.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Sacramento County is a California county government established in 1850, serving 1.6 million residents with an $8.8 billion FY2024-25 budget. It delivers public safety, public health, animal care, property tax collection, airport operations, and permitting through 311, online portals, and in-person offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Permitting, Validation & Credential Programs (Permits, Passes, Validations) (BPABAKAL)

Keywords

• Public safety services
• Property tax administration
• Public health programs
• Animal care services
• County government services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: County collects secured and unsecured property taxes. Approximately 481,774 secured property tax bills are mailed annually. Tax collector handles property tax collection and distribution.
2. Business Licenses and Permits: Revenue from business licenses, building permits, planning permits, and various county licenses and permits
3. Utility Services: Revenue from utility bill management through Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service (CUBS)
4. Airport Operations: Sacramento International Airport (SMF) operated by County Department of Airports generates revenue from airlines, concessions, and parking
5. Federal and State Funding: Grant funding from state and federal agencies for programs including public health, homeless services, housing, and infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sacramento County is a county government providing public services to approximately 1.6 million residents in unincorporated Sacramento County, California. The county delivers public safety (Sheriff, 911), public health, animal care, property tax collection, building permits and inspections, social services, parks and recreation, waste management, transportation infrastructure, planning and environmental review, and operates Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Services are delivered through the saccounty.gov portal, a 311 call center, and in-person department offices, governed by an elected five-member Board of Supervisors and administered by an appointed County Executive.

Product overview

Sacramento County is a government entity providing public services to approximately 1.6 million residents. The county offers a digital portal (saccounty.gov) that provides access to various government services including business licensing, permits, property tax payments, animal care services, health services, emergency preparedness, and more. The services are delivered through a website portal rather than a commercial software product with modules or tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Permits and Inspection Building permit issuance and inspection services for residential and commercial construction projects in unincorporated Sacramento County. Includes a recently launched AI-powered residential permitting tool to streamline the process.
• Property Tax Administration Secured and unsecured property tax bill issuance and collection for approximately 481,774 secured parcels in Sacramento County, with online payment access via the eproptax portal.
• Animal Care Services Animal sheltering, licensing, and animal control services delivered through Bradshaw Animal Shelter, serving unincorporated county areas and contracted cities including Galt and Citrus Heights.
• Business Licensing Business license issuance for businesses operating in unincorporated Sacramento County, with fees varying by business type and billed annually.
• Sac County 311 Service Center Centralized non-emergency service request and information system accessible by phone (311 or 916-875-5656) and online, allowing residents to report issues, request services, and access county information.
• Sacramento International Airport (SMF) Operations Airport operations including airline services, concessions, parking, and a $1.3 billion SMForward expansion program, operated by the County Department of Airports.
• Waste Management and Recycling Solid waste collection and recycling services for unincorporated Sacramento County areas, including collection calendar scheduling and waste reporting.
• Public Health Services Public health protection including disease prevention, restaurant inspections, immunizations (WIC program), and public health accreditation by PHAB.
• Emergency Services and Sheriff 911 emergency response, Sheriff law enforcement services, emergency management, and weather respite shelters for unincorporated Sacramento County residents.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health and substance abuse services including the Behavioral Health Division, contributing to outcomes such as a 56% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths between 2023 and 2024.
• Planning and Environmental Review Land use planning, planning permits, and environmental review for development projects in unincorporated Sacramento County.
• Child, Family and Adult Services Child protective services, senior and adult protective services, and family support services including child abuse and elder abuse reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths between 2023 and 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Medic AmbulancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Partnership with City of Sacramento Fire Department to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) transport services, enhancing 911 emergency response in Sacramento County.
• City of Citrus HeightscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Bradshaw Animal Shelter partnered with City of Citrus Heights to provide comprehensive animal services to the local community, expanding service coverage in unincorporated areas.
• American AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2023American Airlines and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) partnership for nonstop service to Miami, increasing connectivity between Sacramento and the eastern United States.
• City of GaltcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Sacramento County Animal Care Services contracts with City of Galt to provide comprehensive animal services to Galt residents. This agreement ensures citizens of Galt receive animal sheltering, licensing, and animal control services through Bradshaw Animal Shelter.
• BISSELL Pet FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Empty the Shelters adoption events - nationwide adoption initiative sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation at Bradshaw Animal Shelter.
• First Step CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless service provider partnership - First Step Communities operates community health fairs and shelter services in coordination with county homeless services.
• Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC)coreOthersDivision of Sacramento County Office of Economic Development providing environmental compliance resources and sustainability support to local businesses.
• PAWS (Pet Aid and Wellness Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile vet clinic partnership serving pets of unhoused individuals in Sacramento County, providing veterinary care and support.
• Capital Food Access AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration between Sacramento County and cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova for edible food recovery programs.
• UC Davis Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for measles exposure response coordination with Sacramento County Public Health when exposure cases are identified.
• Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Sustainable Business Program along with Building Permits, Airports, Environmental Management, Planning, Waste Management, Water Resources, Sacramento Area Sewer District, and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District.
• California Department of Food and AgriculturecoreOthersState agency partnership for agricultural pest detection and eradication programs including Japanese Beetle Project and Oriental Fruit Fly detection.
• 211 SacramentocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnership for housing, tenant legal support, and community resources - residents directed to 211 Sacramento by county services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• San Diego County: Large California county government serving unincorporated areas and contract cities with the same core service portfolio (public health, sheriff, animal services, airports, permitting, social services, parks). Most direct peer in terms of California-specific statutory authority and service mix.
• Riverside County: Large California county with comparable service delivery to unincorporated areas and contract cities. Similar budget scale and mix of property-tax-dependent revenue, public health operations, and sheriff services.
• Alameda County: Northern California county government with comparable service mix including public health, sheriff, animal shelter, permitting, parks, and social services, serving unincorporated areas and contract cities. Geographic and demographic parallels make it a strong operational peer.
• Travis County, Texas: Mid-to-large US county government delivering the standard county service portfolio to unincorporated areas and contract cities. Similar governance structure (elected commissioners court) and revenue mix anchored by property taxes.
• Orange County, California: California county government operating under the same state statutory framework, delivering public safety, health, permitting, social services, and airport operations to unincorporated areas and contract cities. Highly comparable governance and revenue model.
• Santa Clara County: Northern California county delivering the same statutory county services to unincorporated areas and contract cities (including its own airport, SJC). Highly comparable operating model, labor environment, and California-specific regulatory exposure.
• San Bernardino County: California county government of similar scale and budget structure serving a large unincorporated population with public health, sheriff, animal, permitting, and social services. Most directly comparable peer in terms of California-specific fiscal and statutory environment outside the coastal Bay Area/LA region.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles County: Largest county government in the United States, providing a directly comparable full suite of municipal-style services (public health, sheriff, animal care, airports, permitting, social services) to unincorporated areas and contract cities across the LA region. Sacramento County operates a structurally identical service delivery model at a smaller scale.
• Cook County, Illinois: Nationally prominent county government operating public health, sheriff, permitting, animal control, and social services across a major metropolitan area. Comparable scale of budget and headcount, and similar institutional complexity as a large county seat.

Regional players

• King County, Washington: Large US county government operating an international airport (SEA), public health, sheriff, animal services, permitting, and social services. Operates in a different state but provides a near-identical operating model and similar scale of budget and workforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SacCountyCA

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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