Hurricane City

What Hurricane City does

Hurricane City is a municipal government entity organized under the laws of the State of Utah, located in Washington County and serving approximately 20,000+ residents within its corporate limits. Established in 1906 following construction of the Hurricane Canal, the city operates under a council-mayor governance structure and delivers essential municipal services including culinary water, electricity, storm drainage, police protection, parks, recreation programs, planning and zoning, building permits, business licensing, and justice court services (the latter shared with neighboring LaVerkin). The city also bills on behalf of Ash Creek Special Service District (sewer) and Washington County Solid Waste (garbage), reflecting inter-jurisdictional service coordination.

The city's digital infrastructure is built on a CivicPlus content management system (CivicEngage CMS) powering the official website, supplemented by Xpress Bill Pay for online utility payments, Notify Me for citizen alerts and subscriptions, Google Maps integration for GIS and facility directions, Everbridge for emergency notifications, and RSS/iCalendar feeds for content syndication. The 2026 launch of the MyAccount feature added website personalization, account creation, notification subscription management, and saved form progress. Technology functions as administrative infrastructure rather than a differentiator, with no proprietary AI/ML or data-driven products described.

Revenue is generated through a combination of property taxes, recurring monthly utility billings (with 5% late fees and $10 non-payment penalties), business licensing fees, building permits tied to construction value, recreation program fees, and justice court fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed in detail. The customer base is structurally diversified across city residents, licensed local businesses, visitors and tourists (drawn by Zion National Park and Red Cliffs Desert Reserve proximity), and youth and family program participants.

Name

Hurricane City

Legal name

Hurricane City

Website

https://cityofhurricane.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hurricane City is a Utah municipal government serving ~20,000 residents with utilities (water, power, drainage), public safety, recreation, permits, and licensing, delivered through a CivicPlus-powered digital portal and in-person city offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Flood Control & Protection Infrastructure (Levees, Floodwalls, Gates, Pump Stations) (EUANAEAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Utility services
• Public safety
• Recreation programs
• Building permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Hurricane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Utility Services: The city provides culinary water, electricity, and storm drainage services. Bills are issued monthly on the 1st, due by the 15th. Late fees of 5% plus $10 non-payment penalty apply. The city also bills for sewer and garbage services on behalf of Ash Creek Special Service District and Washington County Solid Waste.
2. Business Licensing: The purpose of a business license is to regulate and license businesses within the corporate limits of Hurricane City; to determine if businesses are operating within applicable laws and ordinances; to maintain a safe environment for the general public; and to assure that zoning, building, and fire codes are enforced.
3. Building Permits: Revenue generated from building permits and inspections for construction projects within city limits.
4. Recreation Programs: Fees collected for recreation programs including youth and adult sports, fitness classes, dance, theater productions, summer camps, and pool access.
5. Justice Court Fees: Revenue from court fees for tickets, citations, and other judicial proceedings.
6. Property Taxes: General fund revenue from property taxes supporting municipal operations and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Hurricane City is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to its residents, businesses, and visitors. Its core offerings include utility services (culinary water, electricity, and storm drainage billed monthly), building permits and inspections, business licensing, police and public safety services, parks and recreation programs (youth and adult sports, fitness classes, dance, theater, summer camps), the Hurricane Pioneer Museum, and a municipal airport.

Product overview

Hurricane City operates a unified municipal government website (CivicEngage CMS) that serves as the primary digital portal for city services. The core platform provides access to utility services (water, electricity, storm drainage), while specialized sub-products include the separate Hurricane Recreation website for sports/fitness programs, Parks and Facilities reservation system, GIS & Mapping services, and Police Department services. Additional modules include Notify Me Alerts for subscriptions, Citizen Request Tracker for concerns, Online Bill Pay via Xpress Bill Pay, Business Licensing, Building Permits, and the Hurricane Pioneer Museum. All services are accessible through a centralized navigation structure covering Government, Services, Community, Utilities, and Employment sections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Services Municipal utility services providing culinary water, electricity, and storm drainage to residents and businesses within Hurricane City limits. Sewer and garbage services are billed on behalf of Ash Creek Special Service District and Washington County Solid Waste. Bills are issued monthly on the 1st and due by the 15th, with a 5% late fee and $10 non-payment penalty.
• Hurricane Recreation Programs Recreation programs for residents including youth sports leagues, adult sports, fine arts, group fitness classes, dance programs, theater productions, summer camps, and pool/splash pad access. Programs are registered for in-person at the Community Center or online via the dedicated recreation website.
• Building Permits and Inspections Building permits and inspection requests for construction projects within Hurricane City limits. Administered by the Building Department, with permit fees based on construction value and inspections scheduled through the Inspection Requests line.
• Business Licensing Business license applications and local business directory for commercial enterprises operating within Hurricane City corporate limits. Purpose is to regulate businesses, ensure compliance with zoning, building, and fire codes, and maintain a safe public environment.
• Police Department Services Community-oriented law enforcement services including patrol, investigations, evidence management, medication disposal, sex offender registration, victim services, vacation check requests, and special units. Operated from the Police Department office in Hurricane, UT.
• Hurricane Pioneer Museum Local history museum housed in a historic WPA-built sandstone building from 1938-1940, showcasing Hurricane Valley pioneer heritage and history. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm.
• Parks and Facilities Rentals Reservable city parks and facilities including American Legion Sports Complex, Community Center with Splash Pad, Confluence Park, Dixie Springs Park, and Dog Park. Available for public use and event rentals.
• Hurricane Municipal Airport (General Dick Stout Field) Municipal airport and airfield facilities at 800 W 2300 S, Hurricane, UT. Office open 8am-5pm and gate operates 24 hours for general aviation use.
• Justice Court Services Municipal Justice Court serving Hurricane and LaVerkin cities, handling tickets, citations, and other judicial proceedings. Hours 8am-3pm.
• GIS and Mapping Services Geographic information system maintained by the GIS department (part of the Engineering Department) providing standard maps, interactive online mapping, storm water drain system maps, and geologic survey maps for residents, businesses, and city decision-makers.
• Power Department Services Electric power services through the Hurricane City Power Department, including energy supply via UAMPS partnership, Cool Cash Rebate Program, Smart Energy Appliance Incentive programs, solar installation guidance, and contractor training. Open Monday-Thursday 7:30am-3pm.
• Water and Irrigation Services Culinary and pressurized irrigation water services including annual drinking water quality reports, backflow prevention programs, water conservation initiatives, and pressurized irrigation alerts. Open Monday-Friday 7am-3pm.
• Animal Control and Shelter Animal control and shelter services located at 2084 S 700 W, Hurricane, UT. Open 10am-5pm, closed 12pm-1pm for lunch.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington CountycoreOthersCounty-level partnership for shared services including assessor, sheriff, justice court, solid waste, library, elections, and fair. Hurricane Justice Court serves both Hurricane and LaVerkin. County provides property assessment and election services.
• Dixie Regional Medical Center / Intermountain HealthcareminorOthersRegional healthcare provider partnership for emergency services coordination and community health resources.
• Dixie State CollegeminorOthersLocal higher education institution partnership for community education and workforce development.
• Dixie CenterminorOthersRegional event venue partnership for community events and programs.
• Southern Utah Home Builders AssociationminorOthersPartnership for building industry standards and economic development.
• Washington County Economic Development CouncilminorOthersRegional economic development partnership for business attraction and workforce development.
• Red Cliffs Desert ReservecoreOthersCity collaborated on planning and development of Confluence Park along with the County, BLM, and neighboring communities. Joint environmental conservation efforts.
• Zion National ParkcoreOthersRegional tourism partnership promoting visitation to the national park and surrounding area attractions.
• Rosenbruch Wildlife MuseumminorOthersRegional attraction partnership for tourism promotion.
• DinoTrax Dinosaur Discovery SiteminorOthersRegional attraction partnership for tourism promotion.
• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the official city website with content management, notifications, calendars, and citizen engagement features.
• Xpress Bill PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online payment processing for utility bills. Approved by the City as the only method for online payments with no processing fees charged to customers.
• Ash Creek Special Service DistrictcoreOthersCity bills for sewer services on behalf of this special service district.
• Washington County Solid WastecoreOthersCity bills for garbage services on behalf of Washington County Solid Waste. Also provides household hazardous waste disposal services referenced in Storm Water Management.
• Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS)coreOthersHurricane City Power Department participates in UAMPS for energy supply, Cool Cash Rebate Program, and Smart Energy Appliance Incentive programs. Partnership for municipal power procurement and energy efficiency programs.
• LDS ChurchminorOthersHistorical partnership: LDS Church made $5000 stock purchase in 1902 to restore the Hurricane Canal construction project, enabling completion of water infrastructure.
• Utah State GovernmentcoreOthersState coordination for motor vehicles, public safety, parks, tax commission, and elections. Utah Division of Archives and Records Service for public records management.
• Federal GovernmentminorOthersHistorical federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) involvement in construction of Hurricane Pioneer Museum building in 1938-1940. BLM involvement in Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• St. George, Utah: Larger regional hub in Washington County operating the same municipal service model (utilities, police, recreation, civic CMS) at greater scale. Useful as a broader incumbent benchmark for service portfolio and digital maturity in the same region.

Direct peers

• Ivins City, Utah: Nearby Washington County municipality of comparable size with parallel small-city services (utilities, police, recreation, planning). Useful direct comparable for budget scale and service mix in the same demographic and climatic context.
• Lake Havasu City, Arizona: Mid-sized Arizona retirement/tourism city with full municipal service portfolio including its own power utility. Useful comparable for municipal power operations and recreation-heavy service mix.
• Moab, Utah: Small Utah city anchored by tourism to nearby national parks (Arches, Canyonlands). Directly comparable on tourism-driven recreation revenue and park-proximate economic model.
• Washington City, Utah: Adjacent municipality in Washington County, Utah serving a similar population base with the same council-mayor governance structure and overlapping utility, police, and recreation services. Most directly comparable peer given shared county partnerships and demographic profile.
• LaVerkin City, Utah: Small neighboring city in Hurricane's immediate service area that already shares the Hurricane Justice Court. Same Utah municipal framework, similar size, and directly tied to Hurricane via intergovernmental service agreements.
• Cedar City, Utah: Southern Utah municipal government of similar scale operating utility, public safety, and recreation services under the same state framework. Provides a benchmark for mid-sized rural-urban Utah municipal operations and UAMPS participation.
• Mesquite, Nevada: Small SW US retirement/tourism city near Lake Mead with municipal utilities, police, and recreation services. Comparable size, similar demographic mix (older, retirement-driven), and similar governance model.
• Kingman, Arizona: Arizona city of similar scale providing municipal utilities, police, and parks/recreation services. Comparable operating footprint and Southwest small-city governance profile.

Regional players

• Sedona, Arizona: Tourism-dependent small SW city operating municipal services at a similar scale but in a different state regulatory framework. Comparable on visitor-services portfolio and small-staff municipal operations, though not a direct Utah competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HurricaneCityUt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CommunityEducationChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/HurricaneCityUt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hurricanepolicedepartment/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofhurricane

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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