Montrose County

What Montrose County does

Montrose County is a public county government entity in western Colorado, USA, serving the residents of Montrose County with a broad portfolio of statutory municipal services. The county is governed by an elected three-member Board of County Commissioners (Sue Hansen, Sean Pond, and Kirstin Copeland) and delivers services across multiple departments including the Assessor, Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer (Rosemary M. Murphy), Sheriff (Gene R. Lillard), Planning & Development, Public Health, Human Services, and Emergency Management. The county's stated scope spans public health, welfare, safety, infrastructure, GIS mapping, human resources, ecological and financial services, property tax administration across 26,000+ parcels, elections, vehicle registration, vital records, and emergency management.

The county's digital service delivery is built primarily on the CivicPlus CivicEngage content management platform, supplemented by Tyler Technologies' Treasurerweb (property tax records) and EagleWeb (property records), Landmark (recorded land documents), and UKG for HR/payroll. Citizens access services through a unified web portal (montrosecounty.net), the Notify Me email/SMS alert subscription system, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and in-person offices including a main administration building, separate Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk, and Planning offices in Montrose. The county also operates a GIS-based interactive mapping system and a Political Map Viewer for district/precinct boundaries.

As a government entity, Montrose County does not operate a commercial revenue model; it is funded through property taxes, sales taxes, user fees, and state/federal grants. The county's active strategic agenda includes a North Campus building construction project (with weekly updates published through June 2026), active fire restrictions management (Stage 1 from June 18, Stage 2 from July 1), regional fire and water coordination through the West Slope Fire Summit and West Slope Water Summit partnerships, and civic programs such as the Digital Time Capsule initiative. The entity is actively hiring through a dedicated UKG/UltiPro recruiting platform.

Name

Montrose County

Legal name

Montrose County

Website

https://montrosecounty.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Montrose County is a public county government in western Colorado delivering mandated municipal services — including property tax administration, public safety, planning, public health, and human services — to county residents through physical offices and a unified digital portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Other General Government Support (921190)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

Keywords

• County government services
• Property tax records
• Public safety services
• Planning and development
• Election administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montrose County is a county government in western Colorado that delivers public administration, public safety (Sheriff's Office), property tax administration, elections, vehicle registration, planning and development, public health, human services, and emergency management services. It also operates online portals for property tax records, GIS mapping, recorded documents, and a community notification system for residents.

Product overview

Montrose County's digital presence is built on the CivicPlus CivicEngage platform and consists of multiple interconnected online service portals rather than a unified commercial product. The core online services include property tax records (Treasurerweb powered by Tyler Technologies), property records (EagleWeb), recorded documents (Landmark), interactive GIS mapping, and a political map viewer. Additional services encompass building permits and planning applications, election services including voter registration, vehicle registration, birth and death certificates, human services applications, public health resources, and emergency management information. The county also operates a Notify Me notification system for community alerts and a Digital Time Capsule program. These services are organized under county departments including Assessor, Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, Planning & Development, Public Health, Human Services, and Emergency Management, providing residents with comprehensive digital access to government services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Tax Records (Treasurerweb) Online property tax records search system providing access to over 26,000 parcels, allowing users to view tax history, print tax notices, tax receipts, and statements for properties in Montrose County, Colorado.
• Property Records (EagleWeb) Online property records search system for accessing recorded documents and property information in Montrose County.
• Recorded Documents (Landmark) Land records search system for accessing and retrieving recorded documents in Montrose County.
• Interactive Maps (GIS) Geographic Information System providing interactive mapping capabilities, downloadable data, addressing information, and various map views including geological hazards, zoning districts, and transportation plans.
• Political Map Viewer Interactive online tool for viewing district and precinct maps, cemetery districts, city boundaries, fire districts, library districts, school districts, water conservancy districts, and tax area maps.
• Online Records Search Clerk and Recorder online records search system for accessing county records.
• Digital Time Capsule Community program inviting organizations to submit digital items for preservation in a digital time capsule, with a ceremony scheduled for September.
• Notify Me (Email/SMS Alerts) Subscription-based notification system allowing residents to receive email or text message alerts about county news, bid postings, calendar events, press releases, emergency alerts, and various department updates.
• Building Permits and Planning Applications County Planning and Development office service providing building permits, planning applications, and land development reviews for residents, builders, and developers.
• Election and Voter Registration Services County Clerk and Recorder service providing election administration, voter registration, and ballot processing for Montrose County residents.
• Vehicle Registration and Motor Vehicle Services County service providing vehicle registration, title transfers, and motor vehicle licensing for county residents with applicable government fees.
• Emergency Management and Public Safety County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management service providing law enforcement, emergency alerts, fire restriction enforcement (Stage 1 and Stage 2), and coordination with regional fire information resources.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Montrose County Sheriff's OfficecoreOthersThe county's primary law enforcement agency providing public safety services to county residents. The Sheriff's Office maintains a separate website and coordinates with county emergency management.
• Montrose Regional AirportcoreOthersCounty-owned regional airport providing commercial air service. Listed as a county spotlight and contact point. Website at flymontrose.com.
• CSU Extension OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado State University Extension partnership providing agricultural, horticultural, and community development resources. Recently moved to new location to expand community outreach. Serves San Miguel Basin area.
• Region 10minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning and economic development organization serving Southwest Colorado. Listed under Boards, Commissions & Committees.
• West Slope Fire InfocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional fire information coordination website for Western Colorado. County links to this resource for fire restrictions and emergency fire information. Coordinates with West Slope Fire Summit.
• West Slope Water InfocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water information coordination for Western Colorado. County participates in West Slope Water Summit through this partnership. Addresses Gunnison Basin and Southwest Basin water conservation.
• Montrose County Fairgrounds & Event CentercoreOthersCounty facility hosting the Montrose County Fair and Rodeo, community events, and public gatherings. Managed as part of county facilities.
• Montrose Regional Library DistrictminorOthersPublic library services within the county. Listed under Boards, Commissions & Committees as a district entity.
• Southwest Water Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater conservation efforts in the Southwest Colorado basin. County participates through the Southwest Basin Roundtable.
• Southwest Colorado Opioid Regional Council (SWCORC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council addressing opioid crisis and substance abuse. County participates with RFP processes for services. Active 2025-2026 Request for Applications.
• Rimrocker TrailminorOthersRecreational trail system. County provides links to Rimrocker Trail information as a community resource for tourism and outdoor recreation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Delta County, Colorado: Adjacent Colorado county government on the Western Slope, similar in scale and rural character. Offers the same baseline services — property assessment, planning, public works, treasurer, clerk — making it a near-direct peer.
• Ouray County, Colorado: Small neighboring county with a near-identical functional footprint (assessor, treasurer, clerk, planning, public works) and overlapping regional fire/water partnerships.
• Mesa County, Colorado: Neighboring western Colorado county government providing the same core services (property tax, planning, public works, public safety, GIS, online records). Directly comparable in jurisdictional structure, service mix, and digital service stack.
• San Miguel County, Colorado: Adjacent Western Slope county government serving a similar mix of full-time residents and seasonal/tourism-driven demand, with comparable services and shared regional fire response coordination.
• La Plata County, Colorado: Southwest Colorado county government participating in overlapping water and fire partnerships (Southwest Basin Roundtable, West Slope networks). Broader service scale but directly comparable portfolio.
• Gunnison County, Colorado: Western Slope county government participating in the same regional water/fire coordination networks (West Slope Water Summit, Gunnison Basin). Comparable service portfolio and regional policy exposure.
• Garfield County, Colorado: Western Slope county government with similar rural-mixed economy and an analogous mix of public safety, property tax, planning, and public works services.

Regional players

• Larimer County, Colorado: Colorado county government operating at significantly larger scale with a more extensive digital service portfolio (CivicPlus-style CMS, GIS, online permitting). Comparable in service structure but materially larger in budget and headcount.
• Eagle County, Colorado: Western Slope county with a similar mix of full-time residents plus tourism/seasonal demand and overlapping fire-management and water-conservation concerns. Comparable service portfolio with greater resources.
• Boulder County, Colorado: Colorado county government recognized for high transparency and a mature digital service stack (online services, GIS, open data). Comparable in service breadth but with a much larger tax base and urban-suburban footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChJkAg7tm5eYeyNQBQTEVgg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MontroseCounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/montrose_county
• Xx.com/Montrose_County

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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