City of Sacramento

What City of Sacramento does

The City of Sacramento is a municipal government incorporated in 1850, serving as the capital of California. Operating under a council-manager form of government with an elected Mayor (Kevin McCarty) and eight district Council members, the city delivers a comprehensive portfolio of public services including public safety (police and fire), utilities (water, stormwater, wastewater), public works, transportation, parks and recreation, community development, code enforcement, animal care, and homeless response services. The city serves all Sacramento residents as a horizontal segment, with specific focus on local businesses (licensing, permits, cannabis regulation), the homeless population, youth and families, and older adults as secondary segments.

The city's underlying technology platform is organized around a digital government services ecosystem anchored by the 311 Service Center (phone, online, and app-based unified customer service), GIS and Maps for spatial data and public access, an Open Data Portal for civic transparency, mobile applications (notably the SacRecycle App for waste management), Cybersafe Sacramento (cybersecurity initiative), Public Wi-Fi, broadband expansion infrastructure, and transportation technology systems. The city has also announced an AI Strategy and Roadmap as a city-wide initiative for government operations, representing an early-stage adoption posture.

The business model is tax-and-fee-funded municipal operations rather than commercial revenue. Revenue streams include sales tax, utility user tax, real property transfer tax, transient occupancy tax, business operations tax (including a specific cannabis business tax), and development impact fees. Service-specific pricing includes usage-based utility billing (monthly), unit-priced building/permit fees, parking rates, and marina slip subscriptions. The FY2025-2026 operating budget is $1.7 billion, distributed across 1,001-5,000 employees and physical facilities spanning all eight council districts.

Name

City of Sacramento

Legal name

City of Sacramento

Website

https://cityofsacramento.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The City of Sacramento is the municipal government of California's capital, incorporated in 1850. It delivers essential public services including public safety, utilities, transportation, parks, and community development to residents, businesses, and visitors across eight council districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Utilities (221), Police Protection (922120), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Utility services
• Parks and recreation
• Public works infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sales Tax Revenue: Sales tax collected on goods and services purchased within city limits
2. Utility User Tax: Tax on utility services including electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications
3. Real Property Transfer Tax: Tax on real estate transactions within the city
4. Transient Occupancy Tax: Tax on hotel and short-term rental accommodations
5. Business Operations Tax: Tax on businesses operating within the city including cannabis businesses
6. Development Impact Fees: Fees collected from new development projects for infrastructure and public services
7. Cannabis Business Tax: Specific tax revenue from licensed cannabis businesses operating in the city

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Sacramento is the municipal government providing essential public services to residents, businesses, and visitors within city limits. Core offerings include public safety (Police and Fire Department services), utilities (water, stormwater, wastewater), transportation and public works infrastructure, parks and recreation, animal care, code compliance, business licensing and permitting, community development, and homelessness response services. The 2025-2026 operating budget is $1.7 billion.

Product overview

The City of Sacramento provides a broad portfolio of digital services and civic technology offerings organized as a platform of interconnected city services. The core offerings include the 311 Service Center for unified customer access, Maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial data and analysis, an Open Data Portal for public data transparency, and various Mobile Applications including the SacRecycle App. Supporting infrastructure services include Cybersafe Sacramento (cybersecurity), the Broadband Internet Access Expansion Project, Public Wi-Fi, and Transportation Technology systems. These services collectively form the city's digital infrastructure serving residents, businesses, and visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Services (Water, Stormwater, Wastewater) City-provided drinking water, stormwater management, and wastewater services billed to residents and businesses on a usage-based monthly basis through the Utilities Department.
• Building Permits and Inspection Services Permit and inspection services administered by the Community Development Department for construction and building projects within city limits, with fees assessed based on project type and scope.
• Code Compliance Services Code enforcement services delivered by the Community Development Department to ensure properties and businesses comply with municipal codes, including on-site inspections.
• Police Department Services Public safety services including patrol, investigations, and 911 response delivered by the Sacramento Police Department across all city districts.
• Fire Department Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, and emergency management services provided by the Sacramento Fire Department from fire stations distributed across the city.
• Business Licensing and Cannabis Permits Business operation licenses and cannabis business permits administered through the Finance Department's Cannabis Management and Revenue Division for businesses operating within the city.
• Animal Care Services Animal care, sheltering, and related services operated by Community Development at the Front Street animal care facility for city residents.
• Parks and Recreation Services Public parks, community centers, aquatics, expanded learning programs, and youth development and senior services delivered through the Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment department.
• Public Works Maintenance Services Street maintenance, urban forestry, facilities and real property management delivered through the Public Works department's Maintenance Services division.
• Recycling and Solid Waste Collection Residential and commercial recycling and solid waste collection services including the SacRecycle mobile app for collection calendars and waste management information.
• Parking Services Metered parking, event parking, and residential permit parking provided by the Public Works department across the city with varying rates.
• Marina Slip Rentals Boat slip rentals at the city marina on a monthly subscription basis, with rates varying by slip size and location.
• Transportation Planning and Mobility Services Transportation planning, traffic signal management, pedestrian hybrid beacons, mobility programs, and climate action initiatives delivered by Public Works and the Office of Mobility and Sustainability.
• Convention and Cultural Services Convention, entertainment, arts, culture, and special event services delivered by the Convention and Cultural Services department, including partnerships with the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, Sacramento History Museum, and CLARA performing arts studio.
• Homelessness Response Services Shelter beds (with a plan to add 1000 new beds), mental health outreach, safe camping sites, and housing assistance coordinated through the Office of the City Manager's Homeless Coordination unit and Community Response department.
• 311 Service Center Centralized customer service system enabling residents to request city services, access information, and report issues via phone, online, or mobile app, operated by the Information Technology department.

Segments5 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SMUD Museum of Science and CuriosityminorOthersThe city partners with the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity as part of its Convention and Cultural Services partner network, providing science education and community engagement opportunities.
• Sacramento ZoominorOthersThe city partners with the Sacramento Zoo as part of its Convention and Cultural Services partner network for community and visitor attractions.
• Fairytale TownminorOthersThe city partners with Fairytale Town children's playground as part of its Convention and Cultural Services partner network providing family entertainment.
• CLARA - E. Claire Raley Studio for the Performing ArtsminorOthersThe city partners with CLARA performing arts studio as part of its Convention and Cultural Services network for performing arts programming.
• Sacramento History MuseumminorOthersThe city partners with Sacramento History Museum as part of its Convention and Cultural Services partner network for historical education.
• Sister Cities ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Sacramento maintains sister city relationships including Sacramento-Morelia, fostering international cultural and economic exchanges.
• Sac Republic FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partnership for the Railyards Project involving Sac Republic FC stadium groundbreaking, indicating joint development of sports infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• City of Los Angeles: California municipal government operating the same core portfolio of public safety, utilities (LADWP), public works, parks, and permitting services. Directly comparable in structure and revenue mix to the City of Sacramento.
• City of Oakland: California municipal government with comparable public safety, public works, parks, and utilities functions, including similar challenges with homelessness response and infrastructure delivery.
• City of San Jose: Adjacent California capital-region municipal government offering public safety, utilities, public works, parks, and digital 311-style services. Closely comparable in size and service portfolio.
• City of San Diego: California municipal government with a similar portfolio of public safety, water/wastewater utilities, parks, transportation, and digital permitting. Comparable mid-large municipal scale and California-specific regulatory environment.
• City of San Francisco: California municipal government providing police, fire, utilities (SFPUC), public works, parks, and digital services. Comparable on governance structure and breadth of municipal services.

Regional players

• City of Phoenix: Large Sun Belt municipal government operating public safety, water/wastewater, aviation, parks, and digital permitting services. Useful comparably on scale and budget structure.
• City of Austin: Texas municipal government with a comparable rapid-growth profile, digital services portfolio, and similar mix of public safety, utilities, parks, and code-compliance functions.
• City of Portland: Pacific Northwest municipal government operating a comparable portfolio of public safety, utilities (water/bureau of environmental services), parks, and digital services. Operates outside California regulatory regime.
• City of Denver: Mountain West municipal government operating comparable public safety, aviation, parks, and digital services. Often cited alongside Sacramento for mid-large American city benchmarking.
• City of Seattle: Pacific Northwest municipal government with a similar service portfolio and broadband/digital initiatives. Comparable scale and council-manager style governance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheCityofSac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheCityofSacramento/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCityofSacramento
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecityofsac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-sacramento

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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