What Hocking County does

Hocking County, Ohio is a county government entity established on March 1, 1818, serving approximately 28,097 residents across 11 townships with the county seat at Logan. It provides essential public services through elected and appointed officials spanning Commissioners, Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, Recorder, Treasurer, Coroner, Health Department, Veterans Service Commission, and other offices. Core functional areas include emergency services (911, EMA, EMS, Sheriff), three court systems (Common Pleas, Municipal, Juvenile/Probate), property administration (Recorder records dating to 1818, Auditor assessments, Treasurer tax collection), public health, veteran benefits assistance, sewer treatment for five communities, and a Land Bank for managing tax-foreclosed properties.

The county operates a multi-platform digital service portfolio built on conventional government technology: a .gov website, Microsoft 365 with YubiKey authentication, a Smart911-powered emergency notification system (Alert Hocking), online land records search with electronic indexes from 1992, a Deckard lodging tax filing portal, Municipay tax payments, an interactive Map Department with downloadable geospatial data, and a Property Fraud Alert system. The IT Department operates the county datacenter and enterprise network. Services are delivered through physical offices (Courthouse, Annex, Hall of Justice, EMA, Veterans office), online self-service portals, and 911 emergency dispatch.

The entity's economic model is funded primarily through property tax collection (passed through to levying authorities), a 6% total lodging tax on hotels and short-term rentals (95% of the county's 3% is remitted to the Hocking Hills Tourism Association), monthly sewer service fees at $51.50/month for residential customers with 3% annual escalators, court filing fees, recording fees ($39 for first two pages), title fees ($18 effective January 2026), passport processing fees, and revenue from the Land Bank's disposition of tax-foreclosed properties. Approximately $4.2 million in unpaid back taxes is being addressed through the Land Bank initiative. Recent strategic priorities include ethics reform, hiring an HR manager and grant writer, and redeveloping the Tansky building into a county service center.

Name

Hocking County

Legal name

Hocking County, Ohio

Website

https://co.hocking.oh.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hocking County, Ohio is a county government serving approximately 28,097 residents across 11 townships, providing emergency services, courts, property records, tax collection, sewer utilities, veterans assistance, and a Land Bank program. It is funded primarily through property taxes, lodging taxes, sewer fees, and court/recording fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services / Public Administration

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Veterans' Affairs (923140)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public administration
• Property tax collection
• Emergency management services
• Municipal court services

Headquarters

HQ city

Logan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lodging Tax Collection: The county collects a 6% total lodging tax (3% county and 3% township) from hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals. 95% of the county 3% is remitted to the Hocking Hills Tourism Association for tourism promotion.
2. Property Tax Collection: County Treasurer collects real estate taxes and manufactured home taxes. Real estate taxes are collected one year in arrears. Services include budget payment plans and delinquent tax contract programs.
3. Sewer Services: County provides wastewater treatment services to towns of Rockbridge, Haydenville, Carbon Hill, Murray City, and Village of Lake-moor. Residential sewer billed at $51.50/month with 3% annual increases.
4. Court and Recording Fees: Various court filing fees, title fees, recording fees, and clerk of courts services. Recording fees: $39 for first two pages, $8 per additional page. Title fee: $18.
5. Delinquent Tax Collection: County Land Bank funded through 5% of delinquent tax collection, grants, loans, and property sales. Addressing over $4.2 million in unpaid back taxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hocking County, Ohio is a county government entity providing essential public services to approximately 28,097 residents across 11 townships. Core offerings include emergency services (911, EMA, Sheriff, EMS), court services (Common Pleas, Municipal, Juvenile/Probate), property records and tax collection, lodging tax administration, sewer/wastewater treatment, veterans services, recorder services, and a land bank program. Services are delivered through physical county offices in Logan, Ohio, online portals, and emergency dispatch systems.

Product overview

Hocking County government operates a multi-platform digital services portfolio consisting of online search systems for public records (real estate, land records, court cases, sheriff sales), online payment portals (taxes, sewer bills, lodging taxes), interactive mapping tools with downloadable geospatial data, and direct government services (veterans assistance, emergency management, court clerk services). These are discrete web-based services rather than an integrated product suite. Key online systems include the Auditor's real estate search, the Recorder's land records search dating to 1818, court record search systems, a lodging tax filing portal for short-term rentals, and a property fraud alert system. The county also provides traditional in-person services through various departments including the Clerk of Courts (titles, passports, court filings), Veterans Service Commission, Emergency Management Agency, Sewer Department, and Land Bank program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clerk of Courts Services Legal division and title division services for residents and businesses in Hocking County, including court filings, title transfers, passport processing, and notary public services. Title fees are $18 effective January 1, 2026.
• Veterans Service Commission Assistance for honorably discharged veterans and their dependents in Hocking County with claims for VA compensation, pensions, dependency indemnity compensation, death benefits, emergency financial aid, and various VA benefit programs.
• Emergency Management Services Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery services for Hocking County, including Hocking County Alerts notification system (Smart911), hazard mitigation planning, and first responder coordination.
• Sewer Department Wastewater treatment services for the towns of Rockbridge, Haydenville, Carbon Hill, Murray City, and Village of Lake-moor, including operation of multiple wastewater treatment plants. Residential sewer billed at $51.50/month with 3% annual increases effective each January 1st.
• Land Bank Program to acquire, manage, and dispose of tax-foreclosed and abandoned properties to stabilize neighborhoods, support affordable housing, and promote economic development in Hocking County. Funded through 5% of delinquent tax collection, grants, loans, and property sales.
• Recorder Record Search Online land records search system for property documents filed in the Hocking County Recorder's Office dating back to 1818, with electronic indexes available from January 1992 onward. Recording fees: $39 for first two pages, $8 per additional page.
• Real Estate/Mobile Home Search Online search system for real estate and mobile home property records in Hocking County, maintained by the County Auditor's Office.
• Sheriff Sales Portal Online portal for viewing and participating in sheriff's sale auctions of properties in Hocking County.
• Court Record Search Online search systems for Common Pleas Court, Juvenile/Probate Court, and Municipal Court case filings and docket information in Hocking County.
• Lodging Tax Filing Portal Online portal for short-term rental operators to register and file monthly lodging tax returns for Hocking County and participating townships at a 6% total lodging tax (3% county and 3% township).
• Tax Payment System Online payment portal for real estate taxes, mobile home taxes, and sewer bills managed by the Hocking County Treasurer.
• County Map Department Downloadable maps and geographic data including AutoCAD (.dwg), Esri (.shp), Mr. Sid (.sid), PDF, TIFF, JPG, DOC, and XLS formats; also offers an interactive mapping tool for property research.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $4.2 million in unpaid back taxes addressed through Land Bank initiative
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hocking Hills Tourism AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hocking Hills Tourism Association receives 95% of the 3% county lodging tax collected (less administrative costs) for the purposes of promoting tourism in Hocking County. This is mandated by Ohio state law.
• Smart911coreTechnology or IntegrationAlert Hocking emergency notification system powered by Smart911, used to communicate with community residents during emergencies via text, email, and voice message.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Red Cross Ready Rating program - a free service helping businesses, schools and organizations become prepared for disasters and emergencies.
• Ohio Emergency Management AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) operating under Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to develop emergency response plans.
• Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce (CIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Improvement Corporation supported by county commissioners for economic development initiatives in Hocking County.
• Ohio Secretary of StatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNotary public commission renewals and new notary testing handled by Ohio Secretary of State office since September 19, 2019.
• Ohio Recorders AssociationminorOthersProfessional association membership for Hocking County Recorder's Office.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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