City of Roy

What City of Roy does

The City of Roy is a municipal government entity in South Pierce County, Washington, incorporated on January 16, 1908 under Title 35A RCW as a Code City with a Mayor-Council form of government. It serves under 800 residents within an approximately 1.5-mile city footprint, with a five-member elected City Council and a small administrative roster led by a City Clerk/Treasurer and a Public Works Director. Core functional offerings include a State-permitted municipal water system, a Police Department operating in coordination with the Pierce County Sheriff, a Municipal Court of Limited Jurisdiction handling criminal citations and infractions, public works maintenance for streets and buildings, business licensing and permitting (with endorsements routed through the Washington State Department of Revenue), and a Transportation Benefit District that collects a $20 annual vehicle license fee to fund transportation improvements and match grants.

The city's service delivery rests entirely on third-party technology integrations rather than proprietary platforms: GovPayNow portals (PLC #8326 for water, PLC #8327 for city fees), Municipal Online Payments (PLC #a001ca for court tickets), the AVCaptureAll streaming platform for recorded council meetings, and Facebook for community announcements, with no internal software development or API surface area disclosed. Key contracted service providers include a Building Official, a City Planner (BHC Consultant), two City Attorneys (Dille Law and the RBV firm), and a Public Defender, enabling a lean in-house headcount while meeting state regulatory requirements.

Revenue is assembled from property taxes, business and occupation (B&O) taxes reported by local businesses, recurring monthly water utility charges, transactional permit and court fees with collection-agency escalation (AllianceOne, Armada Corp), and the $20 annual RTBD vehicle fee. Distribution is direct to residents and businesses in city limits through City Hall, online payment portals, mail, and a drop box. The city is structurally a single-territory monopoly: its entire customer base is captive to its geographic jurisdiction, and growth depends on in-fill development within that fixed boundary.

Name

City of Roy

Legal name

City of Roy, Washington

Website

https://cityofroywa.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The City of Roy is a small Washington State Code City serving under 800 residents in South Pierce County through municipal services including water utilities, policing, permitting, municipal court, and transportation infrastructure funded by taxes and fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Police Protection (922120)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public works administration
• Water utility services
• Local government permits
• Municipal court operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Roy

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 Taxes and B&O Taxes: The city collects property taxes and business and occupation (B&O) taxes from businesses operating within city limits. Businesses earning gross receipts from sources within Roy city limits are required to report gross receipts for city B&O taxes.
2. Utility Billing (Water): Monthly water billing with minimum charges that accrue whether premises are occupied or vacant. Base charges shown in two components: current and capital. Fees for new service accounts, account closures, and account updates.
3. Permits and Licenses: Revenue from building permits, business license endorsements (obtained through Washington State Department of Revenue), home occupation permits, cabaret licenses, dog licenses, special event permits, garage sale permits, sign permits, burn permits, right of way permits, and park/community center rentals.
4. Municipal Court Fines and Fees: Revenue from criminal citations, infractions, traffic tickets, and related court fees. Collection agencies (AllianceOne and Armada Corp) are used for unpaid balances. Warrant fees of $50 for certain violations.
5. Transportation Benefit District Fees: $20 vehicle license fees collected through the Roy Transportation Benefit District (RTBD) to fund transportation projects and match grant requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Roy is a municipal government that provides essential public services to its approximately 800 residents and local businesses within city limits. Core services include water utility operation and billing, police protection (via Pierce County Sheriff agreement), municipal court for criminal and infraction cases, public works (street, building, and water system maintenance), and business licensing and permitting. The city is funded through taxes, utility fees, permits, and court fines.

Product overview

The City of Roy offers a unified portfolio of municipal government services delivered through its official website. The core offerings include general city government administration (council meetings, planning, code enforcement), municipal court services, police department operations, public works including water system management, and business licensing/permitting. Supporting services include online payment processing through integrated third-party portals (GovPayNow, Municipal Online Payments), video streaming of recorded council meetings, and a Transportation Benefit District for infrastructure funding. All services are accessible to Roy's approximately 800 residents and are designed to support the city's rural character while meeting state regulatory requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• City Government Services
• Municipal Court
• Police Department
• Public Works and Water System
• Business Licensing and Permits
• Transportation Benefit District

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AWC Employee Benefit TrustcoreOthersInterlocal agreement for employee health care benefits program through the Association of Washington Cities. Provides comprehensive health insurance coverage for city employees.
• AWC Risk Management Service AgencycoreOthersInterlocal agreement for risk management services through the Association of Washington Cities. Provides liability coverage and risk management support for the municipality.
• Pierce County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement services agreement providing police protection for the City of Roy. Includes specialized canine unit support and general law enforcement services.
• South Sound 9-1-1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency communications services agreement providing 9-1-1 dispatch services for the city.
• South Pierce Fire and RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire inspection services and fire protection services provided through interlocal agreement. Listed as resource in newsletters.
• Washington State Department of RevenuecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness license endorsements are obtained through the WA State Department of Revenue Business License Services system. The city utilizes this state platform for business licensing operations.
• MRSC RostersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal Research and Services Center Rosters database for small public works roster, consultant roster, and vendor roster registration. City maintains rosters through this platform.
• PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning partnership through the PSRC for regional transportation and planning coordination.
• Pierce County Flood Control Zone DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterlocal agreement for flood control services and coordination.
• Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary community partnership including JBLM Community Connector (555th Triple Nickel Engineering Brigade volunteer program) and coordination with base community relations.
• Tacoma-Pierce County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth department permits for food and beverage businesses. Listed as resource for businesses on food safety requirements.
• Washington State Employment Security DepartmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusinesses must register with ESD for unemployment insurance tax and wage reporting requirements.
• Washington State Department of Labor & IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRequired for payroll reports, industrial insurance premiums, contractor licenses, and professional licenses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Tenino: Another small Washington State Code City in Thurston County with comparable population scale, water utility operations, and municipal service portfolio, making it the closest direct peer in terms of size, governance structure, and service mix.
• City of Wilkeson: Small Pierce County, Washington municipality with a comparable rural character, similar reliance on interlocal agreements, and a similar municipal service portfolio for a population under 500 residents.
• City of Rainier: Small Thurston County, Washington municipality with similar population base, full municipal services including water and court, and reliance on interlocal agreements with county agencies for police and emergency services.
• City of McCleary: Small Grays Harbor County, Washington Code City providing a comparable bundle of municipal services including water utility, court, and public works to a similarly small resident population.
• City of Yelm: Pierce County-adjacent small Washington municipality operating comparable water, public works, municipal court, and police services with a similar Mayor-Council governance model and shared regional service partnerships.
• City of Oakville: Very small Washington State municipality in Thurston County operating water, court, and general government services for a population under 1,000, closely mirroring the City of Roy's scale and service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• OpenGov: Government financial and budgeting technology provider used by many small municipalities for transparency, budgeting, and procurement workflows that align with Roy's municipal reporting and accountability functions.
• Granicus: Government experience and records management platform used by many municipalities for council meeting streaming, public records, and citizen engagement, comparable to the AVCaptureAll and transparency functions Roy provides.
• CivicPlus: Municipal website and civic engagement software provider serving hundreds of small U.S. cities, functionally comparable to the digital communications and payment infrastructure that Roy has assembled through its website and third-party integrations.
• Tyler Technologies: Large public-sector software provider serving municipalities with ERP, court, utility billing, and permitting platforms; relevant as a vendor peer providing core municipal technology infrastructure used by small cities including Roy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CityOfRoyWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-roy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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