What Wauconda Township does

Wauconda Township is a local government entity established in 1850, operating under the Illinois Township Code (60 ILCS 1/1 et seq.) as one of 18 townships in Lake County, Illinois. The township serves a population of 23,628 residents across 24.25 square miles, covering portions of the Villages of Island Lake, Lake Barrington, Lakemoor, Port Barrington, Volo, and Wauconda, as well as unincorporated areas of Lake County. Its core service divisions are the Supervisor's Office (administering General Assistance, emergency relief, LIHEAP, and senior transportation), the Assessor's Office (establishing values on 11,148 taxable parcels), the Highway Department (maintaining 32 miles of roads), Senior Resources (services for residents aged 60 and older), and the Town Clerk's Office (records, elections, FOIA administration). The township also maintains four historical cemeteries and partners with the Wauconda Historical Society to operate the Andrew C. Cook House Museum.

The township's underlying technology stack is standard government office tooling, with a Squarespace-based website providing public information, document publication, and a financial transparency portal. Digital communications are handled through a Constant Contact E-News email newsletter, social media channels, and seasonal printed newsletters. Service delivery is primarily in-person at the headquarters at 505 W. Bonner Road, supplemented by field operations from the Highway Department and scheduled senior transportation services. An ArcGIS-based application provides access to Lake County Warming Center locations during emergencies.

Wauconda Township is funded primarily through property tax levies certified by its Board of Trustees, with ancillary fee-based revenue from vehicle stickers, right-of-way permits, and nominal service charges. Most services are delivered free of charge to residents, including General Assistance, notary services, medical equipment lending, and community hall use for non-profits. The township is governed by elected officials — a Supervisor, Highway Commissioner, Assessor, Town Clerk, and four Trustees — with administrative staff across each service division. It is a public political subdivision of the State of Illinois, not a commercial enterprise, with no private ownership, venture backing, or M&A activity.

Name

Wauconda Township

Legal name

Wauconda Township

Website

https://waucondatownship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wauconda Township is a statutory local government unit in Lake County, Illinois, providing property assessment, road maintenance, general assistance, and senior services to 23,628 residents across 24.25 square miles, funded primarily through property tax levies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Property tax assessment
• Road maintenance
• General assistance programs
• Senior community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wauconda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: As a local unit of government established under the Illinois Township Code, Wauconda Township is primarily funded through property tax levies certified by the Board of Trustees. The Assessor establishes property values used by other government entities to levy taxes.
2. Fee-based Services: The township generates ancillary revenue through vehicle sticker fees, right-of-way permit fees, and other nominal service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wauconda Township is a local unit of government in Lake County, Illinois, established in 1850 under the Illinois Township Code. It provides essential municipal services to its 23,628 residents across 24.25 square miles, including property assessment for 11,148 parcels, maintenance of 32 miles of township roads, general assistance for low-income residents, senior services for residents age 60 and older, and upkeep of four historical cemeteries.

Product overview

Wauconda Township is a local government entity established in 1850, providing essential services to residents of Lake County, Illinois. The township operates through five core service divisions: the Supervisor's Office (administering General Assistance and emergency relief), the Assessor's Office (valuing 11,148 taxable parcels), the Highway Department (maintaining 32 miles of roads), Senior Resources (supporting residents age 60+ with transportation, counseling, and equipment lending), and the Town Clerk's Office (handling records, elections, and FOIA). Additional services include cemetery maintenance of four historic cemeteries and partnership with the Historical Society to operate the Andrew C. Cook House Museum. The township also administers various community assistance programs including LIHEAP, prescription assistance (Coast2Coast), medical equipment loans, and referrals to partner social service organizations.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Supervisor's Office - General Assistance General Assistance program providing food, shelter, and emergency relief for low-income residents of Wauconda Township; administered by the Supervisor's Office under the Illinois Public Aid Code.
• Assessor's Office - Property Valuation Establishes values on all 11,148 taxable parcels of property within Wauconda Township; the Assessor does not levy taxes but the values determined are used by Lake County Chief County Assessment Office and Lake County Board of Review to levy their taxes.
• Highway Department - Road and Bridge Maintenance Maintenance of all roads and bridges that are not part of another governmental road system; maintains 32 miles of township roads and provides brush pickup, stormwater management, right-of-way permits, and pavement improvements.
• Senior Resources

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wauconda Historical SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWauconda Township partners with the Wauconda Historical Society to assist and maintain the Andrew C. Cook House Historical Museum (711 N. Main Street, Wauconda). The township maintains and leases the Cook House while the Historical Society offers programs and events funded only by dues and donations. In 1992, the Illinois State Historical Society designated the Cook House a historic site.
• Cook County Property Tax SystemcoreOthersThe Assessor's values are used by other government entities (Lake County Chief County Assessment Office, Lake County Board of Review) to levy taxes. The township works within the Illinois Property Tax Code framework administered by the state.
• Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)coreOthersTownship operates under the Illinois FOIA framework, providing public access to government documents and records. The Township Clerk responds to FOIA requests.
• Coast2Coast RxminorOthersWauconda Township offers the Coast2Coast prescription discount card program to help residents save money on prescriptions.
• United Partnership of WaucondaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWauconda Township participates in the United Partnership of Wauconda, which provides a comprehensive recycling guide directing residents to appropriate drop-off locations for various recyclables.
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)coreOthersThe township serves as a referral point and application site for IDHS benefits including Medical, Link (SNAP), and TANF. The township provides applications and assistance with online enrollment through the ABE portal.
• Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County (VAC)coreOthersThe VAC acts as a central office for all veteran organizations and oversees distribution of emergency assistance to military veterans and their families. Wauconda Township refers veterans to VAC services.
• Keeping Families CoveredminorOthersDiapers and basic needs program for families with children up to age 3 (pull-ups up to age 4). Township residents must sign up through the township office to receive benefits.
• Lake County Housing AuthorityminorOthersWauconda Township provides applications for Section 8 and subsidized housing at the Supervisor's Office and refers residents to the Lake County Housing Authority.
• Salvation ArmyminorOthersEmergency assistance available to Wauconda/Volo area residents through Salvation Army, with Wauconda Township serving as a referral point.
• Society of Saint Vincent DePaulminorOthersProvides assistance to low-income families in the community. Wauconda Township refers residents to this organization at 847-526-2400.
• Wauconda/Island Lake Food PantryminorOthersWauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry serves township residents with non-perishable food, paper products, and cash donations. Pantry hours Monday-Saturday 10am-11:45am and Tuesday/Thursday 4:30pm-5:45pm.
• Illinois Township Code / Highway Code / Property Tax CodecoreOthersWauconda Township operates under the Illinois Township Code (60 ILCS 1/1 et seq.), Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5/12-21), Illinois Highway Code (605 ILCS 5/6-201), and Illinois Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1), providing its regulatory and operational authority.
• Lake County Warming CentersminorOthersWauconda Township connects residents to Lake County Warming Centers during cold weather emergencies via an ArcGIS map application.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WaucondaTownship
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wauconda-township

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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