Gilpin County

What Gilpin County does

Gilpin County is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, established in 1861 as one of the original seventeen counties of the Colorado Territory. The county operates from its headquarters in Central City, Colorado, approximately 37 miles west of Denver in the high country east of the Continental Divide, and maintains five physical service locations spanning Central City and Black Hawk. It is governed by elected officials including the Sheriff, Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk and Recorder, Coroner, Surveyor, and Public Trustee, supported by an authorized headcount of 93 employees — including 66 sworn and civilian personnel in the Sheriff's Office. Its operating geographies are limited to Colorado and the broader Rocky Mountain region; the entity is a government body, not a private enterprise, and is funded through property taxes, fees for services, gaming-tax allocations from limited-stakes gambling in Black Hawk and Central City, and state/federal program funding.

The county delivers a comprehensive portfolio of government services across public safety, human services, emergency management, and administrative functions. Core public safety operations include the Sheriff's Office (patrol, detentions, dispatch, records, victim services), the Genasys Protect EVAC mobile application for real-time map-based emergency alerts, the Hyper-Reach mass-notification system (phone/text/email), the Animal Response Team (GCART), and 24/7 victim advocacy with U Visa certification. Human services include the Senior Program (fitness, nutrition, transportation for residents 60+), Food Pantry with summer lunch programs for children, SNAP food assistance via Electronic Benefits Transfer, and Veterans Services. Administrative services include property tax payment processing (electronic check, credit card, escrow via EscrowTaxes.com, and a deferral program for seniors 65+ and active military), county surveying, and various permit/licensing functions. Digital service delivery is consolidated through gilpincounty.colorado.gov, with 216 public-facing web pages and 420 public-facing documents remediated to WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance by July 2026.

Business-model mechanics are public-sector rather than commercial. Revenue derives from mandatory property tax collection (with specific payment deadlines: Feb. 28 first half, Apr. 30 full payment, June 15 second half), transaction fees on payment channels (electronic check: $1.50; credit card: 2.5% with $2.00 minimum), permit and license fees (building permits, marriage licenses, civil union licenses, planning/zoning), and intergovernmental funding from state and federal partners including the Colorado Department of the Treasury, USDA, and CSU Extension. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-citizen across in-person county offices, online self-service portals, and community events. Customer segments include county residents (primary), senior citizens (60+), food-insecure residents, and visitors/tourists to the gaming towns. Technology partnerships include Genasys (EVAC app), Hyper-Reach (notifications), Tyler Technologies (TSRWeb tax system), Perspective Tester (accessibility auditing), EscrowTaxes.com (escrow payments), and Timberline Fire Protection District (mutual emergency response).

Name

Gilpin County

Legal name

Gilpin County

Website

https://gilpincounty.colorado.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gilpin County is a Colorado county government entity serving residents of Central City and Black Hawk with public safety, emergency management, property tax administration, and human services. It employs 93 staff across five service locations and operates since 1861 as one of the state's original counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Residential Security Guarding (Static Posts) (HSAHAKAA), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public safety services
• Property tax collection
• Emergency management
• Human services programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Central City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: The County Treasurer collects property taxes from county residents with specific payment deadlines (First Half Due: Feb. 28, Full Payment Due: Apr. 30, Second Half Due: June 15). Collection methods include electronic check, credit card, escrow, and mail-in check.
2. County Services Fees: Fees collected for various county services including building permits, animal registration, marriage licenses, civil union licenses, planning/zoning applications, and other county-specific services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gilpin County provides local government services to its residents, operating as a political subdivision of the State of Colorado. Core offerings include public safety through the Sheriff's Office and emergency management (patrol, detentions, dispatch, victim services, the Genasys Protect EVAC mobile app, Hyper-Reach notifications, and the Animal Response Team); human services such as food pantry, SNAP, senior programs, and child support; property tax collection and a property tax deferral program for eligible seniors and military; administrative functions including surveying, vital records, marriage and civil union licenses; and community programs including parks, recreation, and events.

Product overview

Gilpin County operates a unified portfolio of government services spanning public safety, human services, emergency management, and administrative functions. Core public safety services include the Sheriff's Office with patrol, detentions, dispatch, and victim services; the Genasys Protect EVAC mobile app for real-time emergency alerts; the Hyper-Reach emergency notification system; and the Animal Response Team (GCART). Human services encompass the Food Pantry, SNAP assistance, Senior Program, Medical Assistance Programs, Veterans Services, and Family Programs. Administrative services include Property Tax Payment Services through PayTaxes.us, County Surveyor functions, and Treasurer services. The county also maintains comprehensive Emergency Management capabilities covering all four phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. These services operate across multiple departments and platforms, unified by the county website at gilpincounty.colorado.gov as the primary public access point.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Tax Payment Services Online property tax payment processing for Gilpin County residents through PayTaxes.us, including electronic check and credit card options, escrow management via EscrowTaxes.com, and a property tax deferral program for eligible seniors and active military members administered with the Colorado Department of the Treasury.
• Sheriff's Office Services Full-service law enforcement for Gilpin County including patrol, detentions, dispatch, records administration, victim services, emergency management coordination, and the Animal Response Team (GCART), delivered by 66 authorized sworn personnel and civilian support employees.
• Emergency Management County-wide emergency preparedness and response coordination covering all four phases (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery), including evacuation planning, shelter information, severe weather protocols, and stage-specific fire restrictions.
• Genasys Protect EVAC App Real-time, map-based emergency information mobile application providing active incident areas, evacuation zones and routes, shelters and reunification centers, hazard zones, and official safety instructions for Gilpin County residents during emergencies.
• Hyper-Reach Emergency Notification System

Quantifiable outcome

• 420 public-facing documents remediated for accessibility out of 420 identified
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GenasyscoreTechnology or IntegrationCounty has adopted the Genasys Protect EVAC mobile application for real-time, map-based emergency alerts. This app provides active incident areas, evacuation zones and routes, shelters, hazard zones, and official safety instructions to residents during emergencies.
• Perspective TestercoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party contractor providing manual accessibility testing and remediation services for the county website to ensure WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.
• Timberline Fire Protection DistrictcoreOthersFire protection district providing fire suppression, wildland fire mitigation, and emergency response services. Partners with Sheriff's Office on burn permits and fire restriction coordination.
• Colorado Department of the TreasurycoreOthersAdministers the Property Tax Deferral Program providing low-interest loans to eligible seniors (65+) and active military service members for property tax payment assistance.
• Volunteers of AmericaminorOthersPartners with county's senior nutrition program to provide nutritious lunches for seniors and their spouses at the community center three times per week.
• USDAminorOthersProvides home repair loan and grant funding programs for low-income county residents through the Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants program.
• Hyper-ReachcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency notification system used by the county to send direct alerts by phone, text, and email to residents for emergency situations including wildfires, hazardous weather, and road closures.
• Colorado Parks and WildlifeminorOthersState agency leading the COTREX (Colorado Trail Explorer) project to map every trail in Colorado, supporting outdoor recreation in Gilpin County.
• CSU Extension (Colorado State University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides information on forestry, wildfire, wildlife, mountain gardening, noxious weeds and other natural resource issues. Operates Mountain Pine Beetle FAQs and wildfire mitigation resources.
• U.S. Forest Service (Arapaho Roosevelt and Pawnee)coreOthersManages National Forest lands adjacent to and within Gilpin County. Provides recreational sport shooting areas and coordinates on fire restrictions and emergency management.
• Golden Gate Canyon State ParkminorOthersAdjacent Colorado State Park providing recreational opportunities for Gilpin County residents. Contact information provided for park services.
• Colorado First Judicial DistrictcoreOthersState judicial district serving Gilpin and Jefferson Counties. Handles court proceedings, district attorney services, and critical incident investigations for the county.
• Black Hawk Police DepartmentcoreOthersMunicipal police department serving the City of Black Hawk. Coordinates with Sheriff's Office on victim services, emergency response, and law enforcement operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Park County, Colorado: Rural Colorado mountain county south of Gilpin with comparable population scale, mountain terrain, and wildfire exposure. Operates similar Sheriff, Emergency Management, Human Services, and property tax collection functions.
• Eagle County, Colorado: Colorado mountain resort county providing comprehensive county government services to a small mountain population. Comparable in providing senior services, public safety, emergency management, and community development functions.
• Clear Creek County, Colorado: Adjacent Colorado mountain county of similar size along the I-70 corridor west of Denver. Operates Sheriff, Treasurer, Human Services, and Emergency Management functions comparable to Gilpin County, with overlapping gaming-adjacent tourism dynamics. Direct peer in service portfolio and demographic profile.
• Teller County, Colorado: Small Colorado mountain county with similar rural service delivery model, Sheriff's Office structure, and human services portfolio. Shares comparable population scale and mountain county operating challenges with Gilpin County.
• Summit County, Colorado: Colorado high-country resort county providing the same portfolio of public safety, human services, and emergency management. Shares mountain geography, tourism-driven economy, and similar senior services demands with Gilpin County.
• Pitkin County, Colorado: Colorado mountain resort county operating the same range of public safety, emergency management, and human services functions. Similar tourism-driven economy and high-altitude operational profile to Gilpin County.
• Grand County, Colorado: Colorado mountain county with comparable recreation and tourism base, similar emergency management burden from wildfire risk, and parallel county government service structure including Sheriff and Human Services functions.

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Large government technology vendor providing the TSRWeb tax payment and property records infrastructure used by Gilpin County Treasurer. Operates broadly across state and local government with overlapping capabilities in tax, finance, and records management that intersect with county operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GilpinCountyColorado
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gilpin-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/gilpincounty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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