Sarpy County

What Sarpy County does

Sarpy County is a political subdivision and county government of the State of Nebraska, established in the 1850s and headquartered in Papillion. It is the fastest-growing county in Nebraska, covering approximately 249 square miles on the eastern border of the state and serving residents across five incorporated municipalities (Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Springfield) and unincorporated areas, including the major federal installation Offutt Air Force Base. The county provides the full slate of municipal services — public safety (Sheriff's Office, 911 Communications, Emergency Management, Corrections), courts (County Court, District Court, diversion programs), property and tax administration (Assessor, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Election Commission), public works (1,300 lane miles of roads, the ConnectSarpy infrastructure program), and resident services (vehicle registration, passports, marriage licenses, mental health diversion).

The county operates a technology-enabled service platform centered on its sarpy.gov portal, including online property search, GIS mapping, vehicle registration renewal, QLess appointment scheduling, a CivicAlerts email notification system, an outdoor warning siren network with battery backup, and a 24/7 911 Emergency Communications Center handling more than 5,000 emergency calls and 8,500 non-emergency calls per month. The Register of Deeds launched a free Property Fraud Alert Service (Fraud Notify) in 2025, and the Clerk's Office introduced online passport appointment scheduling the same year. The Sheriff's Office and Juvenile Justice Center earned CALEA accreditation in 2023. Major in-flight infrastructure programs include the completed $90 million CONNECTSarpy West Sarpy road project, the $62 million South Sarpy Expressway contract (approved 2026), and the $250 million Unified Southern Sarpy Wastewater System being built through a multi-jurisdictional agency.

Sarpy County funds operations primarily through property taxes — approximately 13% of property taxes collected remain with the county at a levy of $0.28496 per $100 valuation, the lowest level since at least 1985 — supplemented by transactional fees (vehicle registration, passport processing, document recording, VIN inspections), state and federal grants (including a $69.8 million zero-interest NDEE loan and ARPA funding), and developer contributions. The FY2026 operating budget is $314 million, up from $284 million in FY2025. Services are delivered through in-person offices (Courthouse campus, 1102 Building, Sheriff's Office, Public Works), online self-service portals, scheduled kiosks, and 24/7 emergency dispatch. As a government entity, Sarpy County has no private shareholders; it is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners and operates core sub-brands including ConnectSarpy, GoSarpy (tourism), Sarpy County 911, the Correctional Center, and the Mental Health Diversion program.

Name

Sarpy County

Legal name

Sarpy County, Nebraska

Website

https://sarpy.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sarpy County is a Nebraska county government headquartered in Papillion, delivering public safety, courts, property/tax administration, public works, and resident services (vehicle registration, passports, permits) across five municipalities and 249 square miles as the state's fastest-growing county.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Public Finance Activities (921130), Police Protection (922120), Courts (92211), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Administration (Cross-sector) (BPAIABAO), Dispute Resolution, Appeals & Tax Tribunals (BPAIADAK), Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB), Emergency Response & Search-and-Rescue (SAR) (BPAGAAAA)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Public safety administration
• Property tax collection
• Vehicle registration services
• County infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

Papillion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: County services funded primarily through property taxes. Approximately 13% of property taxes collected go toward county services including 911 center, Public Works, courts, and Sheriff's Office.
2. Vehicle Registration and Titling Fees: Fees for vehicle registration renewal, new vehicle registration, titles, and VIN inspections collected by the Treasurer's Office
3. Passport Application Fees: County Clerk's Office collects processing fees for passport applications including $35 processing fee per application plus separate fees for passport books and cards
4. Recording and Document Fees: Register of Deeds collects fees for recording real estate documents, property filings, and providing copies of records
5. Federal and State Funding: Federal ARPA funds for critical infrastructure projects, state grants for wastewater system, and other state/federal program funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Sarpy County, Nebraska is a county government entity providing public administration services across property taxation, vehicle registration, public safety (Sheriff, 911, Corrections), court services, elections, infrastructure (1,300 lane miles of roads, wastewater), and emergency management. Funded primarily through property taxes and statutory fees, the county delivers both in-person services at multiple Papillion offices and online self-service through sarpy.gov.

Product overview

Sarpy County, Nebraska is a government entity operating as the fastest-growing county in the state. The county offers a comprehensive portfolio of public services through its official government website, organized across multiple departments. The core service offerings include property and tax administration (Assessor, Treasurer, County Clerk/Register of Deeds), public safety (Sheriff's Office, 911 Emergency Communications, Emergency Management, Corrections), judicial services (County Court, District Court, Diversion Programs including Mental Health Diversion and Teen Court), infrastructure management (Public Works, ConnectSarpy road projects, Wastewater Agency), and civic services (Election Commission, Passport Applications, Vehicle Registration, Marriage Licenses). The county also provides technology-enabled services including online property search, GIS mapping, and electronic payment systems. Infrastructure projects like the South Sarpy Expressway and Unified Southern Sarpy Wastewater System represent major development initiatives. The service architecture follows a traditional government model with departmental organization rather than a unified product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ConnectSarpy: County road infrastructure development and construction management program managing various road improvement projects including South Sarpy Expressway and Northwest Sarpy County improvements.
• GoSarpy
• Sarpy County 911
• Sarpy County Correctional Center
• Mental Health Diversion

Products and services

• Property Search and Real Estate Tax Payment Online property valuation lookup and real estate tax payment service for Sarpy County residents and property owners.
• Vehicle Registration and Titles Vehicle registration renewal, new vehicle registration, title services, and VIN inspections for Sarpy County vehicle owners.
• Passport Application Services Passport application processing with online appointment scheduling, photo services, and application acceptance for both passport books and cards.
• Emergency Communications (911) 24-hour, 365-day-a-year 911 emergency dispatch center serving Bellevue, Gretna, La Vista, Papillion, Springfield, and unincorporated Sarpy County. Handles 5,000+ 911 calls and 8,500+ non-emergency calls monthly.
• Sheriff's Office Services Full law enforcement services including Road Patrol, Investigations, Crime Watch, Handgun Permits, Vacation Watch, Crime Prevention Resources, and Chaplaincy programs, plus VIN inspections at the Sheriff's Vehicle Inspection office.
• Public Works and Road Maintenance County road infrastructure management including construction, improvement, maintenance, and snow removal across 1,300 lane miles of road network.
• Department of Corrections County correctional facility with inmate services, visitation rules, bond money management, inmate accounts, and community programs including a dedicated behavioral health unit.
• Mental Health Diversion Program Alternative to incarceration for individuals with mental illness who commit low-level crimes. Provides therapy, medication management, and connection to community resources.
• Teen Court Youth diversion program where teen volunteers serve as attorneys and jury members for first-time juvenile offenders.
• Court Services County Court, District Court, and associated services including court calendars, case search, filing fees, and jury service.
• Election Commission Voter registration, polling place information, election results, early voting, and election worker training.
• Assessor Services Property valuation, homestead exemptions, agricultural information, business personal property assessments, and tax rates.
• Treasurer's Office Services Vehicle registration, real estate taxes, special assessments, and tax sale services.
• County Clerk and Register of Deeds Services Maintains county government proceedings records, property ownership documents, marriage licenses, and handicap permits. Includes the Property Fraud Alert Service (Fraud Notify) introduced in 2025.
• ConnectSarpy Road Projects Program Major road infrastructure improvement program including South Sarpy Expressway, Northwest Sarpy County Road Improvements, 192nd Street Interchange Feeder Roads, and CONNECTSarpy West Sarpy projects.
• Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency Multi-jurisdictional wastewater system serving southern Sarpy County, unifying sanitary sewer services for the six-member agency (Sarpy County plus Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Springfield) to support development.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) Online mapping services for Sarpy County including property information, election maps, district maps, and section corners.
• Transfer Station and Environmental Services Waste management and recycling services including rate schedule, clean-up dates, and Christmas tree recycling.
• Emergency Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed $90 million West Sarpy road project $2 million under budget
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of GretnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Partnership to pave and urbanize road segments in anticipation of I-80 interchange growth: 192nd Street from Highway 370 to future interchange and Capehart Road from interchange to 204th Street. Project estimated at end of 2026 through 2027.
• Lamp RynearsoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 26 June 2026Engineering firm assisting with design of road improvements near 192nd Street and Capehart Road interchange project for Sarpy County and City of Gretna.
• Hawkins Construction CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 March 2026Construction Manager/General Contractor for the South Sarpy Expressway project. Contract set guaranteed maximum price at $62 million. Sarpy County was first in Nebraska to use CM/GC process for road construction after 2016 legislation.
• HDR EngineeringcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 March 2026Engineering firm working on South Sarpy Expressway project design. Partnered with county and Hawkins Construction for project delivery.
• Cities and Sanitary Improvement Districts (SIDs)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2022Partnership on outdoor warning siren system improvements. County owns control system; cities and SIDs own local sirens. Partnership on $1.2 million ARPA-funded siren upgrade project.
• Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Multi-jurisdictional body formed in 2017 with six members (Sarpy County and cities of Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Springfield) to build Unified Southern Sarpy Wastewater System. Expected to open 97,000 new parcels for development.
• City of OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2022Partner agreement for wastewater treatment service as part of Unified Southern Sarpy Wastewater System development.
• Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District (NRD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2021Joint purchase and operation of an airboat for river patrols, search and rescue operations, and waterway compliance checks. The $76,500 cost was split between the Sheriff's Office and NRD. NRD may also use the airboat for compliance checks and invasive species surveys.
• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Partnership to create Nebraska's first forensic psychiatry fellowship at Sarpy County Correctional Center. UNMC provides psychiatric expertise and trains new psychiatrists while Sarpy County provides clinical settings. Dr. Kimberly Clawson leads the fellowship program, providing inmate psychiatric treatment and court testimony.
• Hawkins Construction CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 December 2020Construction manager/general contractor for the $90 million CONNECTSarpy West Sarpy road project - the largest package of road projects in county history. Project completed $2 million under budget.
• OlssoncoreTechnology or Integration · 19 December 2020Lead engineering firm for the CONNECTSarpy West Sarpy road project, working with county and Hawkins Construction on the 9-square mile infrastructure development.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hall County, Nebraska: Mid-size Nebraska county governed by a Board of Commissioners that operates a similar full-service county platform including sheriff, corrections, property assessment, public works, and emergency management. Comparable scale and service depth.
• Lancaster County, Nebraska: State capital-area county operating an analogous set of county services including property assessment, treasurer, sheriff, public works, and corrections. Comparable governance structure (Board of Commissioners) and a similar mid-sized full-service county model in Nebraska.
• Douglas County, Nebraska: Neighboring county in the Omaha metro providing the same full suite of county services (sheriff, courts, property tax, public works, 911, corrections). Directly comparable in service mix, governance model (Board of Commissioners), and population scale, and competes for the same regional tax base and resident base.

Regional players

• Washington County, Nebraska: Adjacent Nebraska county north of Omaha offering the same core county services (sheriff, public works, property tax, emergency management) under a Board of Commissioners. Provides a same-state peer benchmark for service delivery and infrastructure planning.
• Pottawattamie County, Iowa: Adjacent county across the Missouri River in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metro. Operates a similar portfolio of county services for a comparable population and is governed by a Board of Supervisors, providing a useful cross-jurisdictional benchmark.
• Cass County, Nebraska: Adjacent Nebraska county immediately south of Sarpy. Provides the same core county services (sheriff, property tax, public works, emergency communications, corrections) with similar governance and is exposed to the same regional growth dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SarpyCountyGov
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sarpycounty9873
• Facebookfacebook.com/sarpycounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarpy-county

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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