Town of Yucca Valley

What Town of Yucca Valley does

The Town of Yucca Valley is an incorporated municipal government in San Bernardino County, California, serving a population exceeding 21,000 residents in the high desert region of the Morongo Basin. Incorporated in 1991 and positioned as the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, the Town delivers public services through five operating departments (Administrative Services, Community Development, Community Services, Public Safety, and Public Works & Engineering) plus the Town Manager's office, with public safety and fire protection contracted through San Bernardino County agencies. Core service offerings include waste collection and recycling (via franchise partner Burrtec), parks and recreation programming across six parks and 278 acres, senior services at the Desert Willow Center, animal care and control, business licensing and permitting, facility rentals, and emergency preparedness. The Town's revenue model relies on voter-approved half-cent sales taxes under Measures Y and Z (reauthorized in November 2024 with 82% approval), property taxes, transient occupancy tax, franchise fees, and various permitting and licensing fees; Measure Z passes approximately $2.8–$2.9M annually to the Hi-Desert Water District for sewer assessment relief. The technology footprint is conventional municipal SaaS, anchored by a Granicus-powered website, Constant Contact newsletters, CivicClerk meeting management, and Google Translate integration, with no disclosed APIs or AI/ML capabilities. The organization operates within a single geography (the Morongo Basin) and serves residents, local businesses, and visitors, with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no private equity or venture ownership.

Name

Town of Yucca Valley

Legal name

Town of Yucca Valley

Website

https://yucca-valley.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Town of Yucca Valley is a California municipal government serving 21,000+ high-desert residents with public safety, utilities, parks, recreation, and community services, funded primarily by voter-approved sales taxes and fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (5621), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Waste management recycling
• Parks recreation programs
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Yucca Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sales Tax Revenue (Measure Y): Local sales tax revenue dedicated to public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life programs. Reauthorized by voters in November 2024 with 82% approval at existing ½ cent rate.
2. Sales Tax Revenue (Measure Z): Special purpose local sales tax passed through to Hi-Desert Water District for sewer assessment relief. Estimated annual revenues of $2.8 to $2.9 million.
3. Waste Collection Services (Burrtec): Partnership with Burrtec Waste & Recycling for residential and commercial waste collection, recycling services, and bulky item pickup. Franchise agreement for solid waste services.
4. Business Registration and Licensing: Fees for business registration, building permits, dog licenses, short-term vacation rental permits, sign/mural permits, transportation permits, and facility rentals.
5. Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from Community Center meeting rooms and public facilities, athletic fields, and park community buildings for events, meetings, and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Town of Yucca Valley is a municipal government that provides civic and public services to approximately 21,000 residents of the high desert community in San Bernardino County, California. Its core offerings include public safety coordination, waste collection and recycling, parks and recreation, senior services, animal care and control, business licensing and permitting, facility rentals, public meeting management, and community development programs. Services are delivered through five Town Hall departments plus the Town Manager's office, supported by partnerships with San Bernardino County agencies and contracted service providers.

Product overview

The Town of Yucca Valley operates as a municipal government providing civic services and community programs to approximately 21,000 residents. The organization offers a unified digital services platform alongside traditional government functions, including recreation programs (Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center, Hi-Desert Nature Museum, senior services), utilities (waste collection, recycling, organics under SB 1383), public safety coordination with county agencies, animal care and control, facility rentals, business licensing, and infrastructure projects. The digital portal enables resident access to government services, meeting agendas, and community engagement. Major infrastructure projects include the YVARC aquatic center and pedestrian accessibility improvements. The town operates through five departments plus the Town Manager's office, with public services delivered via partnerships with San Bernardino County agencies and vendors including Burrtec Waste & Recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Government Online Services Portal Digital platform providing residents and businesses access to government services including utility information, trash and recycling scheduling, facility rental reservations, public safety information, senior services, issue reporting, and PDF document downloads, with multi-language support via Google Translate.
• Recreation Programs Comprehensive recreation programming including Stretch N Tone, Knit and Crochet, Arts and Crafts Club, youth and adult sports programs, summer concert series, and seasonal events such as the Yucca Valley Film Festival and Grubstake Days.
• Desert Willow Center for Seniors Senior center offering daily activities, lunch programs, and resources for active seniors aged 60 and older, including partnerships with Yucca Valley Senior Club and Family Services Association for senior nutrition services.
• Hi-Desert Nature Museum Family-oriented museum facility educating residents and tourists about the desert environment, featuring rotating exhibits such as Turtle Travels and offering educational programs including Discovery Kits for Science Under the Mojave Moon.
• Waste Collection and Recycling Services Solid waste collection, curbside recycling, and organics recycling programs provided through partnership with Burrtec Waste & Recycling, including residential recycling, Christmas tree recycling, bulky item pickup, and mandatory organics recycling under SB 1383 compliance.
• SB 1383 Organics Recycling Program Mandatory organics recycling program requiring residents and businesses to separate food waste and green waste from regular trash, in compliance with California SB 1383 legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills.
• Facility Rentals Meeting rooms and event spaces available for rental at the Yucca Valley Community Center, accommodating events from 12 to 250 attendees, including access to outdoor parks, athletic facilities, and community buildings for both public and private events.
• Public Meeting and Agenda Management Digital system for publishing town council, commission, and committee meeting agendas, minutes, and video recordings. Residents can sign up for email notifications when agendas are posted for Town Council, Planning Commission, and other commissions.
• Mosquito and Vector Control Program Vector control services provided through partnership with San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, addressing mosquito control and other public health pests including those capable of transmitting West Nile virus.
• Business Licensing and Registration Online services for business registration, building permits, short-term vacation rental permits, sign/mural permits, and transportation permits supporting local economic development.
• Animal Care and Control Services Municipal animal shelter services including adoptable pets listings, stray and found pet management, rescue release programs, and spay/neuter events.
• Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center (YVARC) An indoor aquatic center featuring a kids spray and play area and water slide, designed to serve as a community recreation facility. The project is currently under development.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Burrtec Waste & RecyclingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for high quality waste collection and recycling services to residents and businesses. Burrtec provides curbside collection, recycling programs, bulky item pickup, and organic waste processing under franchise agreement. Service provider for SB 1383 compliance implementation.
• San Bernardino County Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Measure Y funding to provide Town-wide mosquito and vector control services through the Mosquito and Vector Control Program (MVCP) through June 30, 2026. SBC Public Health provides courtesy inspections, consultations, and educational outreach.
• San Bernardino County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted police services for Yucca Valley. Morongo Basin substation serves as area headquarters in Joshua Tree. Satellite law enforcement facility located at Community Center property.
• Yucca Valley Fire Protection District (SBC County Special Districts)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFire protection services provided through SBC County Special Districts Department. Two fire stations serve the community: Station #121 on SR 62 near Joshua Lane and Station #122 on Aberdeen Road in Yucca Mesa.
• Morongo Basin Economic PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTown works closely with this partnership organization for tourism, job creation, and business attraction efforts. Active participant in local development efforts supporting right kind of growth.
• Morongo Basin Economic Development ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative economic development efforts focused on tourism, job creation, and business attraction in the Morongo Basin region.
• Yucca Valley Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnership for economic development, business support, and community events including Grubstake Days annual celebration.
• California Welcome CentermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTown is principal sponsor of the Morongo Basin's California Welcome Center. Tourist information center welcomes visitors year-round, networked with facilities throughout California under California Division of Tourism authority.
• California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA)coreOthersRisk management partnership for self-insurance programs including Workers Compensation, liability/property insurance and employment practices insurance.
• Employment Risk Management Authority (ERMA)coreOthersEmployment practices risk management partnership for self-insurance programs.
• Hi-Desert Water DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeasure Z sales tax revenue passed through to HDWD for sewer assessment relief. Since 2016, Measure Z has provided approximately 50% savings in annual sewer assessments for property owners. Estimated annual pass-through of $2.4 million.
• Morongo Basin Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCitizen volunteers welcome to participate in emergency preparedness training. CERT offers free classes about preparing for emergencies.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• City of Twentynine Palms: Adjacent San Bernardino County desert city of similar population (~25,000) operating as a general-law municipal government with comparable services, sales-tax funding, and Joshua Tree National Park tourism exposure.
• Town of Apple Valley: San Bernardino County high-desert municipality of similar scale, providing the same mix of community development, public works, recreation, and contract public-safety services through a comparable small-town council-manager governance model.
• City of Desert Hot Springs: Coachella Valley municipal government of comparable population with parallel services (waste/recycling franchise, parks, recreation, community development), and similar reliance on tourism-adjacent economic drivers.
• City of Barstow: San Bernardino County municipality serving a similar small-city footprint with the same council-manager structure, contracted public safety, and franchise solid-waste arrangements.
• Town of Mammoth Lakes: California gateway tourist town of comparable size, with a similarly transient-occupancy-tax-dependent revenue model, recreation-centric service mix, and reliance on a single external tourism draw.
• City of Sedona: Small Arizona gateway municipality with an economy anchored around a major natural attraction (Red Rock country), offering the closest analog to Yucca Valley's tourism-gateway positioning and amenity-led strategy.

Broad incumbents

• City of Lake Havasu City: Larger Arizona small-city government operating similar service lines (parks, recreation, community events, solid waste franchise) and serving as a broader incumbent in the small-municipal-government peer set.
• Town of Oro Valley: Arizona council-manager municipality of comparable scale, running similar recreation, community services, and solid-waste contracting models — useful as a structurally comparable benchmark.

Others

• Burrtec Waste & Recycling: Franchise waste and recycling partner; included as an ecosystem counterparty rather than a competitor, given that service delivery economics between the Town and Burrtec materially shape resident-facing outcomes.
• Granicus: Government digital-services platform provider powering the Town's website, meeting agendas, and citizen engagement. An enabling technology vendor whose product roadmap and pricing directly affect the Town's digital service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MyYuccaValley
• Facebookfacebook.com/townofyuccavalley
• Instagraminstagram.com/townofyuccavalley

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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