Mason County, WA

What Mason County, WA does

Mason County, Washington is a general-purpose county government established in 1854 and operating continuously since statehood in 1889, governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners and headquartered in Shelton. The County serves a population of 65,726 (2020 census) and delivers the standard menu of mandated local-government services: property assessment and taxation, recorded-document custody, public safety through the Sheriff's office, public works, land-use planning and permitting, elections administration, and court operations.

Service delivery is increasingly digitized. Residents and businesses interact with the County through SmartGov for online permitting, Paydici and Point and Pay for tax and fee collection, an Everbridge-powered emergency-alert system, and GIS-based mapping and parcel-data portals. Advisory bodies — including the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, the Historic Preservation Commission (created under a 2005 ordinance and bolstered by 2007 Certified Local Government designation), and the Clean Water District Advisory Committee (Ordinance 2021-052) — coordinate policy across lodging, preservation, and water-quality domains.

The County's revenue base is governmental: property taxes, sales-tax allocations, fees and permits, intergovernmental grants, and payments for services such as recording. The Mason County Housing Authority, managing 109 affordable-housing units, and a partnership with Thurston County in the Thurston/Mason behavioral-health organization (TMBHO) extend the County's operational footprint beyond its own statutory perimeter. The headcount figure of 49 employees in the input data appears to reflect a subset of the County's workforce rather than full-time-equivalent government employment, which materially understates total staffing.

Name

Mason County, WA

Legal name

Mason County, Washington

Website

https://masoncountywa.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mason County, Washington is a general-purpose county government serving approximately 65,726 residents through mandated public services including property assessment, taxation, public safety, permitting, public works, and recorded-document services delivered via in-person offices and digital platforms (SmartGov, GIS, Everbridge).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government and Public Administration Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• County government services
• Property tax assessment
• Public works administration
• Building permit services
• GIS mapping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: County collects property taxes based on assessed property values. The Assessor's office sets current market values and calculates levies based on taxing district budgets. Tax rolls are completed annually (2026 tax roll completed February 11, 2026).
2. Business Personal Property Assessment: Businesses file personal property listings annually; assessed value of equipment used to run business is subject to personal property tax per RCW 84.40.185.
3. Permit and Licensing Fees: Revenue from building permits, access permits, oversize/overweight vehicle permits, passport services, vehicle and vessel licensing, and recording fees.
4. Utility Service Fees: Revenue from sewer and water services, solid waste management. County operates utilities and waste management department.
5. Homeless Crisis Response and Treatment Sales Tax: County receives approximately $1,800,000 through Consolidated Homeless Grant, local document recording fees, and 1/10 of 1% Sales and Use Tax for mental health and chemical dependency treatment.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mason County, WA is a county government entity that provides mandated public services to its residents including property tax assessment and collection, building and development permits, public safety (Sheriff's office), road maintenance, public health, elections administration, veterans' services, housing assistance, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, and GIS mapping services. The county delivers these services through multiple channels including physical offices, online portals (TaxSifter, SmartGov, PayDici, Point and Pay), phone and email support, and virtual meetings. Revenue is generated through property taxes, fees, and grants to fund essential government operations serving approximately 65,726 residents.

Product overview

Mason County, WA operates a comprehensive government website providing digital access to county services and information. The primary offerings include property and parcel information search tools (TaxSifter), electronic filing systems for business personal property, an online permit management system, GIS mapping services, and online payment portals for taxes and utilities. These services are delivered through a combination of internally developed tools and third-party platforms including SmartGov for permits, Everbridge for emergency alerts, and various payment processors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mason County Official Website

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thurston/Mason County TMBHO (Thurston Mason Behavioral Health Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMason County participates in the Thurston/Mason County TMBHO governing board, coordinating behavioral health services across both counties. This partnership manages mental health and chemical dependency treatment funding including the $1.8M Consolidated Homeless Grant and Treatment Sales Tax funds.
• Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-county partnership planning, coordinating and managing services to older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. Mason County has six advisory board members on the LMTAAA board.
• Pacific Mountain Workforce Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development council representing Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties, operating under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
• Squaxin Island TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal government with land holdings in Mason County. Squaxin Island Tribal Historic Preservation Officer has ex-officio status on the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission. Squaxin Island Health Director serves on the Board of Health.
• Skokomish TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal government with land holdings in Mason County. Skokomish Tribal Historic Preservation Officer has ex-officio status on the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission.
• Bremerton Housing AuthorityminorOthersBremerton Housing Authority manages Section 8 operations for Mason County Housing Authority (contact: 360-479-3694). This administrative relationship supports the 28 HUD Section 8 Project Based Units.
• AD West Property ManagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAD West provides property management and accounting services for Mason County Housing Authority properties (Goldsborough Cove, Fairmont Cove, Pine Gardens, Kneeland Park). Contact: (425) 391-3937, 545 Rainier Blvd N #9, Issaquah WA 98027.
• Washington State University ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU Extension Mason County provides educational programs including the Noxious Weed Control Board coordination, agricultural resources, and natural resources management.
• Timberland Regional LibraryminorOthersMason County seeks applicants to serve on the Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees, which oversees library services for the region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Association of Counties (NACo): National membership organization for county governments across the U.S. Provides policy advocacy, best-practice sharing, and federal grant navigation relevant to all U.S. counties including Mason County.
• Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC): State-level membership association representing all 39 Washington counties. Relevant ecosystem organization that advocates for county interests, provides training, and coordinates inter-county initiatives — Mason County is a member.

Direct peers

• Grays Harbor County, WA: Coastal Washington county with similar rural composition, partner in the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council. Comparable in scale, service mix, and economic base.
• Thurston County, WA: Neighboring Washington county co-administering the Thurston/Mason Behavioral Health Organization. Highly comparable in statutory structure, services offered, and digital infrastructure; the most natural peer given shared governance partnerships.
• Clallam County, WA: Olympic Peninsula county of comparable population and rural-coastal economic profile. Comparable in scope of public works, housing, and permitting services.
• Jefferson County, WA: Olympic Peninsula neighbor county with similar small population, rural/unincorporated composition, and tourism/inatural resource economic base. Directly comparable in operating scale and citizen-service profile.
• Pacific County, WA: Small coastal Washington county, partner in the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council. Comparable in population scale and rural service-delivery challenges.
• Kitsap County, WA: West Puget Sound county of comparable service mix (assessor, public works, housing authority, permitting). Direct peer in scale, regulatory environment, and citizen-facing digital platforms.
• Lewis County, WA: Rural Washington county that partners with Mason County in the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council and Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging. Comparable population profile and service portfolio.
• Island County, WA: Small Washington county with similar population scale (~65k-85k). Comparable in service portfolio, statutory authority, and reliance on a mix of property tax, fees, and grants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/masoncountywa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mason-county-wa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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