City of Mesquite, Nevada

What City of Mesquite, Nevada does

The City of Mesquite, Nevada is a municipal government entity incorporated under Nevada state law in 1984, headquartered at 10 E. Mesquite Blvd in Clark County, Nevada. It serves a resident population of 24,270 and an annual visitor flow of 833,000, delivering the full stack of municipal services including public safety (Fire and Rescue, Police), sanitation and utilities (via partner districts), recreation (60 miles of trails, recreation center, senior center), business licensing, building permitting (1,897 issued in 2025), planning and zoning, economic development, and community programs. The city employs 115 staff organized across 13 operating departments under an elected Mayor (Jesse Whipple) and five-member City Council.

Its digital infrastructure consists of a public website (mesquitenv.gov), a mobile application, and a set of third-party-integrated citizen tools: XpressBillpay for sanitation payments, GovernmentJobs.com for employment, SimpliGov for citizen feedback forms, and multiple ArcGIS products (Survey123, StoryMaps, Map Gallery) for reporting and information services. The city is committed to ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility conformance for its digital channels ahead of applicable federal deadlines.

Revenue is generated through three streams: municipal taxes and fees (property tax collected via Clark County Treasurer), business licensing and permits, and utility/sanitation service fees. The city's tax structure is structurally competitive: one of the lowest local property tax rates in Clark County and Nevada, with no sales tax on food, no personal or corporate income tax, no inventory tax, and no foreign trade zone tax. Distribution is omnichannel — in-person at City Hall and department offices, online via the website and mobile app, and through partnerships with the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce and external utility districts.

Name

City of Mesquite, Nevada

Legal name

City of Mesquite, Nevada

Website

https://mesquitenv.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Mesquite, Nevada is a municipal government serving 24,270 residents and 833,000 annual visitors with public safety, utilities, sanitation, recreation, business licensing, permitting, and economic development services across Clark County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Utility services
• Business licensing
• Building permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesquite

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes and Fees: The city collects property taxes through Clark County with one of the lowest local tax rates in Clark County and Nevada. The city does not collect sales tax on food purchases, personal income tax, corporate income tax, inventory tax, or foreign trade zone tax.
2. Business Licensing and Permits: Revenue from business licenses ($25 home occupation fee plus $35 application fee in addition to standard business license fees), building permits (1,897 issued in 2025), and other municipal permits and licenses.
3. Utility Services: The city provides sanitation services with billing through Xpress Bill Pay. Fees for garbage collection, sewer services, and other utilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Mesquite, Nevada is a municipal government entity that provides essential public services to its residents, businesses, and visitors. Its core offerings include public safety (police, fire and rescue), sanitation and utility services, business licensing and building permits, parks and recreation, senior services, planning and zoning, and economic development support. The city also operates digital service channels including a website, mobile app, online bill payment, and GIS-based citizen reporting and mapping tools.

Product overview

The City of Mesquite, Nevada provides digital services to its residents and visitors through a website portal and mobile application. The core offerings include a Business Center for economic development resources, the City of Mesquite Mobile App for on-the-go access, XpressBillpay for sanitation bill payments, various ArcGIS-powered citizen reporting and information tools (Street Light Problem Reporting, Hydration Stations Map, Map Gallery), and a Points of Interest tool. The city's digital infrastructure integrates third-party platforms including GovernmentJobs.com for employment, SimpliGov for citizen communications, and multiple ArcGIS products for mapping and data collection services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• City of Mesquite Mobile App Mobile application providing residents and visitors access to city services, information, and resources on-the-go, available via onelink.to/9gcdjz.
• Business Center Centralized portal providing business resources, forms, permits, licenses, and economic development information for businesses operating in or relocating to Mesquite.
• XpressBillpay Online Payment System Online portal enabling citizens to pay sanitation bills, supporting online payments for amounts under $600 via XpressBillpay.
• Street Light Problem Reporting Portal Citizen-facing reporting tool powered by ArcGIS Survey123 for residents to report street light issues to the city.
• Hydration Stations Map Interactive map powered by ArcGIS StoryMaps showing hydration station locations to help residents and visitors find water refill stations.
• Map Gallery Collection of ArcGIS-powered interactive maps including parks, housing, climate, and points of interest across Mesquite.
• Points of Interest Tool Interactive guide to attractions and activities in Mesquite, helping visitors explore local points of interest.
• Sanitation Services Municipal garbage collection and sewer services provided by the city to residents and businesses, billed through Xpress Bill Pay.
• Fire and Rescue Services Emergency fire suppression and rescue operations provided through the city's Fire and Rescue Department at 105 W Mesquite Blvd.
• Police Services Law enforcement and public safety services provided through the city's Police Department at 695 Mayan Circle.
• Recreation Center Services Recreation and leisure services provided at the Mesquite Recreation Center at 100 W Old Mill Road.
• Senior Center Services Services and programming for senior citizens at the Mesquite Senior Center at 102 W Old Mill Road.
• Business Licensing Issuance of business licenses including home occupation ($25 fee plus standard fees) and standard business licenses with a $35 application fee.
• Building Permits Building permit issuance for pools, new businesses, and construction, with 1,897 permits issued in 2025.
• Landfill and Waste Disposal Waste management and disposal facility operations at 3200 Mesquite Heights Rd for residential and commercial solid waste.

Quantifiable outcome

• 833,000 visitors attracted annually, supporting local economy and tourism sector
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mesquite Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is located at 11 W. Pioneer Blvd. Suite C and serves as a key partner in economic development and business support. Contact: 702-346-2902, [email protected]. The Chamber works with the city to support local businesses and economic growth.
• Nevada Rural Housing AuthorityminorOthersNevada Rural Housing Authority provides workforce and affordable housing programs in Mesquite, including Hafen Village Apartments with 96 units for lower-income households. Website: nvrural.org
• Blue Bird Property (NRHA)minorOthersBlue Bird Property, part of Nevada Rural Housing Authority, manages Hafen Village Apartments - a 96-unit complex serving lower-income households in Mesquite. Contact: 702-702-4418.
• Clark County TreasurercoreOthersThe Clark County Treasurer's office bills and collects property taxes for all real property in Clark County, including Mesquite. Tax dollars are distributed to various taxing entities including the state, county, school district, cities, and special districts.
• Clark County Assessor's OfficecoreOthersThe Clark County Assessor's office determines property tax districts and ownership records, allowing residents to determine which tax district they are located in for property tax purposes.
• Southern Nevada Health DistrictminorOthersThe Southern Nevada Health District provides health permits for food-related businesses in Mesquite. Businesses selling or preparing food need to apply for health permits through this district.
• Virgin Valley Water DistrictcoreOthersProvides water utility services to Mesquite. Located at 500 Riverside Road, Mesquite NV 89027. Phone: (702) 346-5731.
• Overton Power DistrictcoreOthersProvides electrical power services to Mesquite. Located at 731 Turtleback Road, Mesquite NV 89027. Phone: (702) 346-5710.
• Reliance ConnectsminorOthersTelecommunications provider serving Mesquite. Located at 61 W Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite NV 89027. Phone: (702) 346-5211.
• Southwest GascoreOthersNatural gas provider serving Mesquite. Phone: 877-860-6020.
• Las Vegas Clark County Library DistrictminorOthersProvides library services to Mesquite through a local branch at 121 W First North Street. Phone: (702) 507-4080.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Granicus: A government technology platform provider specializing in civic engagement, communications, and meeting management for municipalities. Comparable as a vendor of the citizen-facing digital infrastructure that Mesquite and similar small cities depend on for service delivery.
• CivicPlus: A vendor of municipal website, mobile app, and citizen engagement software used by hundreds of small and mid-sized U.S. cities. Directly comparable to the digital platform layer Mesquite provides through its website, mobile app, and ArcGIS integrations.
• OpenGov: A provider of budgeting, financial transparency, and procurement software for state and local governments. Comparable as a software ecosystem partner for municipal financial reporting and citizen transparency functions similar to what Mesquite is required to deliver.

Direct peers

• City of Boulder City, Nevada: Another small Nevada municipality within Clark County providing municipal services to a comparable resident base. Boulder City has a similar governance and service profile (public safety, utilities, recreation, permitting) but with a different economic base tied to Hoover Dam and outdoor recreation.
• City of Laughlin, Nevada: An unincorporated Clark County community with a comparable small resident population and a heavily tourism-dependent economy anchored by casino hospitality. Most comparable to Mesquite in size, location, and tourism-versus-resident revenue mix.

Regional players

• City of Kingman, Arizona: A small Arizona municipality along the I-15 corridor with a comparable population size, tourism exposure, and retiree appeal. Comparable operating footprint in service breadth and geographic setting to Mesquite.
• City of St. George, Utah: A nearby Southwestern city with a similar tourism-and-retiree economic base, comparable climate, and overlapping outdoor recreation draw. Functions as a direct regional competitor for residents, retirees, and visitors considering the Mesquite corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: A large established government technology vendor providing ERP, permitting, public safety, and citizen engagement software to municipalities including small cities. Comparable as a strategic supplier ecosystem that small cities like Mesquite rely on for digital service delivery.
• City of Henderson, Nevada: A larger Clark County municipality offering an overlapping portfolio of municipal services (public safety, utilities, recreation, permitting, economic development). Henderson operates at a much larger scale, providing a benchmark for service delivery and digital modernization in the same regulatory environment.
• City of North Las Vegas, Nevada: Another Clark County municipality offering the same core municipal services (police, fire, sanitation, permitting, recreation). Larger scale but operates under the same county tax collection framework and provides a reference point for service portfolio and digital strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/goMesquiteNV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GoMesquiteNV
• Facebookfacebook.com/goMesquiteNV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mesquitenv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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