Boone County

Name

Boone County

Legal name

Boone County, Iowa

Website

https://boonecounty.iowa.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boone County, Iowa is a county government entity providing comprehensive public services — including law enforcement, 911 dispatch, property assessment, tax collection, road maintenance, conservation, and emergency management — to more than 26,000 residents across 11 communities since 1846.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government / Local Public Administration

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Environmental Health Inspections & Code Enforcement (Housing/Sanitation/Vector Control) (HLAJAFAJ), Environmental Protection Agencies & Environmental Health Departments (HLAJAFAA), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public safety administration
• Property tax collection
• Vital records management
• Road maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boone

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: County government derives primary funding from property taxes collected by the Treasurer's office. Tax statements are mailed prior to September 1st annually with first half due September 30th and second half due March 31st.
2. Vital Records Fees: The Recorder's office collects $15.00 for certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates. Additional fees apply for marriage licenses ($35.00 application fee).
3. Document Recording Fees: Fees collected for recording real estate documents and other official records through the Recorder's office.
4. DNR License Processing Fees: The Recorder's office processes transactions for Iowa Department of Natural Resources including boat, snowmobile, ATV, ORM & OHV titles/registrations, and hunting/fishing licenses.
5. Conservation Camping Fees: Revenue from camping fees at Don Williams and Swede Point campgrounds: Tent Sites $12/night, Electric sites Swede Point $18/night (30 amp), Electric sites Don Williams $20/night (50 amp), plus $4 online service fee.
6. Health Services Fees: Radon test kits available for purchase: Short-term test kits $12.00, Long-term test kits $30.00.
7. Planning & Development Fees: Fees for zoning permits, E911 address signs ($50 nominal fee), subdivision applications, and other planning services.
8. 911 Address Sign Fees: E911 physical address assignment with reflective green 911 sign and galvanized post for $50.00 nominal fee.
9. Motor Vehicle and Driver License Fees: Vehicle titles, registrations, and driver license services through the Treasurer's office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boone County, Iowa is a county government entity that provides comprehensive local government services to over 26,000 residents across 11 communities. Services include public safety (911 Communications, Sheriff, Emergency Management), property assessment and tax collection, vital records and document recording, road and bridge maintenance for 985 miles of county roads, conservation and recreation (Don Williams and Swede Point campgrounds), health and sanitation, veterans affairs, planning and development, elections administration, and waste management through the county landfill.

Product overview

Boone County, Iowa operates as a county government providing a comprehensive suite of public services through multiple distinct departments. The county's service portfolio includes core public safety operations (911 Communications, Sheriff Services), judicial and legal services (County Attorney, Courts coordination), financial administration (Treasurer services including property taxes, vehicle registration, driver's licenses), land and property management (Assessor, Recorder, Planning & Development, GIS), infrastructure services (Engineer/Secondary Roads, Weed Commissioner), environmental services (Conservation, Health & Sanitation, Landfill & Recycling), emergency preparedness (Emergency Management), and social services (Community Services, Veterans Affairs). The county leverages technology platforms including the Beacon property search system, MyCountyParks.com for recreation reservations, GeoPermits for online permitting, and iowatreasurers.org for tax payments. The Board of Supervisors provides governance oversight, with the Auditor handling elections and budget management. All services operate from the Boone County Courthouse and satellite facilities throughout the county.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 911 Communications Center Public safety answering point (PSAP) for all 911 calls and non-emergency administrative calls in Boone County. Dispatches law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel across all 11 communities and rural areas using Zetron 911 Max Call-Taking and Motorola FLEX CAD systems.
• Sheriff Services Law enforcement, jail operations, civil process service, sheriff sales, weapon permits, sex offender registry, and inmate management for Boone County, operated from the Law Enforcement Center.
• Assessor Services Property valuation, assessment administration, and exemption/credit management for real property within Boone County, covering 26,000+ parcels.
• Recorder Services Real estate document recording, vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates at $15 each), military records, hunting/fishing licenses, and DNR vehicle titling through the Recorder's Office.
• Treasurer Services (Property Tax, Vehicle, Driver's License) Property tax collection and billing, motor vehicle registration and titles, driver's license issuance and renewal by appointment, financial administration, banking, cash management, and investments for the county.
• Auditor Services (Elections & Voting) Voter registration, election administration, absentee voting, polling place management, election results reporting, and budget/accounting oversight for Boone County.
• County Attorney Services Prosecution of state criminal laws, legal representation for the county, juvenile court cases, child-in-need-of-assistance actions, and victim advocacy, supported by two full-time assistant county attorneys.
• Engineer / Secondary Roads Construction and maintenance of 985 miles of county roads and bridges (197 paved, 788 granular surfaced), driveway permits, dust control services, and road construction project management through maintenance garages in Boone, Ogden, Madrid, and Luther.
• Conservation Department Natural resource protection, conservation education, and recreation management, including Don Williams and Swede Point campgrounds (tent sites $12/night, electric sites $18-$20/night), cabins, shelters, and outdoor activities.
• Emergency Management Disaster preparedness, emergency response coordination, mitigation planning, and hazardous materials incident management for Boone County.
• Health & Sanitation Septic system permitting and inspection, environmental health inspections, radon test kits ($12 short-term, $30 long-term), nuisance complaints, and Board of Health administration.
• Veterans Affairs Veterans relief program administration, service advocacy, benefit assistance, military records (DD214), and coordination with federal and state veteran services.
• Landfill & Recycling Services Solid waste management, landfill operations, recycling services, household hazardous waste collection, and Keep Boone County Beautiful programs serving Boone and Greene Counties.
• Community Services / General Relief Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and essential needs; referral services; and coordination with state HHS programs (food assistance, FIP, medical eligibility, child support).
• Planning & Development Zoning administration, subdivision ordinance enforcement, passport acceptance, and E911 address assignment ($50 nominal fee includes reflective green sign and galvanized post).
• Geographic Information System (GIS) Digital mapping, spatial data management, parcel mapping, and GIS data distribution for county departments and public use, using census data, recorded surveys, and aerial photos.
• Weed Commissioner Integrated roadside vegetation management for approximately 900 miles (~5,500 acres) of county right-of-ways, invasive weed control, and noxious weed enforcement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency dispatch services covering all 11 communities and rural areas of Boone County with state-of-the-art communication systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Polk County, Iowa: Iowa's most populous county (Des Moines metro). Operates the same county government service model but at much larger scale with broader regional programs and urban-suburban service mix. Provides a 'scaled-up' comparable.

Direct peers

• Story County, Iowa: Neighboring central Iowa county with similar population (~100,000) and a comparable portfolio of public safety, public works, conservation, property assessment, and public health functions. Most directly comparable county peer in Boone County's region.
• Dallas County, Iowa: Central Iowa county operating the same suite of county government services including Sheriff, 911, Engineer, Conservation, Public Health, and Recorder functions. Highly comparable structure and rural-to-suburban mix.
• Hamilton County, Iowa: Central Iowa county offering the standard Iowa county government functions — Sheriff, Engineer, Conservation, Public Health, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder — at a comparable rural scale.
• Hardin County, Iowa: Central Iowa county delivering traditional county services including law enforcement, secondary roads, conservation, public health, and property assessment at a comparable scale to Boone County.
• Webster County, Iowa: North-central Iowa county delivering the standard Iowa county government service portfolio including public safety, public works, conservation, and health services. Operates at similar scale to Boone County.
• Greene County, Iowa: Adjacent Iowa county already partnering with Boone County on landfill operations, and providing the same statutory county government services including public safety, public works, and conservation at similar rural scale.
• Marshall County, Iowa: Central Iowa county providing similar statutory services — Sheriff/911, Secondary Roads, Public Health, Conservation, Landfill, Treasurer, and Recorder — with a population scale broadly comparable to Boone County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BooneEmergency
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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