What Nevada County, CA does

Nevada County, CA is a county government and political subdivision of the State of California, established in 1851 and headquartered at 950 Maidu Avenue in Nevada City, California. The county operates under a five-member elected Board of Supervisors and serves residents across the Sierra Nevada foothills and Truckee region through a portfolio of departments: Community Development Agency (building, planning, transit, solid waste), Health & Human Services Agency (behavioral health, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, housing vouchers, veterans services), Agricultural Commissioner, Library System, Clerk-Recorder, and Public Works (maintaining 560 miles of roadway). It also delivers specialized programs including affordable housing development, wildfire preparedness (Ready Nevada County), and municipal advisory councils.

The county's digital service platform is built on the CivicPlus government website framework, integrated with ArcGIS for parcel data and mapping, Zoom for hybrid public meetings, YouTube for live-streamed and archived Board meetings, and the CalCONNECT system for COVID-19 contact tracing. Operational technology includes an Electronic Public Comment system (eComment), virtual check-in and online appointment booking, an ARPA transparency portal, and a roadside vegetation maintenance GIS map. The Penn Valley Library branch operates an Open+ extended-hours access system for cardholders.

Revenue is generated through diversified public-sector streams: property taxes (the largest recurring source), state and federal grants (including the $19.3M American Rescue Plan Act allocation in 2021), service fees (building permits, public records at $0.10/page), Measure T special assessments ($179/parcel annually for fire protection), and gas tax/vehicle license fees for road maintenance. The county has no traditional customers in the commercial sense — it serves all residents and property owners within its jurisdictional boundaries, funded primarily through taxes and intergovernmental transfers.

Name

Nevada County, CA

Legal name

County of Nevada

Website

https://mynevadacounty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Nevada County, CA is a county government established in 1851, serving residents across the Sierra Nevada foothills and Truckee region through departments spanning community development, health and human services, public safety, libraries, and agriculture, funded primarily by property taxes, state and federal grants, and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), State/Provincial Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Administration (Cross-sector) (BPAIABAO)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public safety administration
• Community development permits
• Health human services
• Public records access

Headquarters

HQ city

Nevada City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Property taxes form a significant portion of county revenue, supporting general fund operations including public safety, health services, and infrastructure
2. ARPA Federal Relief Funds: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding of $19.3 million allocated for COVID-19 economic recovery, community resiliency, infrastructure improvements, and public health support
3. Service Fees: Fees charged for public records requests ($0.10 per page), building permits, planning applications, and various county services
4. State Government Funding: State funding including Project Homekey funds for housing development, CalFresh, Medi-Cal administration, and various health and human services programs
5. Gas Tax and Vehicle Fees: Gas tax and vehicle license fee revenues funding road maintenance and transportation infrastructure projects

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Nevada County, CA provides essential local government services to residents and businesses within its 959 square-mile jurisdiction, including public safety administration, community development permitting, health and human services programs, library services, public records access, and infrastructure management. The county operates as a full-service municipal government with 660 employees, governed by a five-member elected Board of Supervisors representing individual districts.

Product overview

Nevada County, CA operates a comprehensive government services portal that serves as the primary digital interface for county residents to access all government functions. The portal is built on the CivicPlus government website platform and provides access to core administrative services (Board of Supervisors meetings, agendas, public records), department services (Building & Community Development, Health & Human Services Agency, Health Services), and specialized programs (Agricultural Advisory Commission, Housing Development, Emergency Preparedness via Ready Nevada County). Key modules include the Public Records Request System, ARPA Transparency Portal, Penn Valley Library services, Municipal Advisory Council information, and Recreation programs like Responsible Hirschdale Access. The site integrates with ArcGIS for parcel mapping, YouTube for meeting broadcasts, and Notify Me for subscription notifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Records Request Services Statutory service allowing the public to request access to government documents and records, with copying fees set at $0.10 per page as required under California Government Code 7922.535.
• Community Development Permits and Planning Building permits, zoning approvals, planning, and development review services administered by the Community Development Agency for property owners, developers, and businesses in Nevada County.
• Health and Human Services Programs Public health, mental health, social services, and housing support programs administered by the Health and Human Services Agency for Nevada County residents in need.
• Library Services Public library services including book lending, research support, and community programs offered through branch locations including Nevada City, Truckee, Penn Valley, and Madelyn Helling Library.
• Public Safety and Sheriff Services Law enforcement, coroner services, and public safety protection provided by the Nevada County Sheriff-Coroner office to residents and visitors.
• Fire Protection Services Fire protection services funded through the Measure T special assessment, providing emergency response and fire prevention services to Nevada County residents.
• Civil Grand Jury Services Civil grand jury service providing independent oversight and investigation of county government operations, with applications accepted annually from county residents.
• Agricultural Regulatory Services Agricultural regulatory oversight and support services administered by the Agricultural Commissioner for agricultural operators and property owners in Nevada County.
• Public Works and Road Maintenance Public works services including maintenance of 560 miles of county roads, infrastructure management, and fleet operations for Nevada County.
• Voter Registration and Election Services Voter registration and election administration services provided by Nevada County to residents in compliance with California election law.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.2% of 55 vegetation fires contained at 10 acres or less in 2021 (exceeding CAL FIRE's 95% goal)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (Connected Communities)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Board voted August 23, 2022 to support Connected Communities Trails Master Plan project creating recreation opportunities and improving stewardship of national forests; Pines to Mines Trail will connect Nevada City to Truckee
• California State Lands CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnered to delineate ordinary high-water mark on Truckee River in Hirschdale area for public access resolution; determination of public right of way adjacent to county-owned bridge
• AMI HousingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership with AMI Housing on Empire/Court N Four motel conversion project providing on-site monitoring and supportive programming for permanent supportive housing
• Regional Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Critical partner in affordable housing development; RHA was a key partner in Lone Oak Senior Apartments (31 units in Penn Valley) and Courtyard at Penn Valley Apartments; Board of Supervisors serves on RHA Board of Commissioners to enhance communities and create affordable living environments
• Truckee Housing Joint Powers Authority (JPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Supervisor Bullock spearheaded county joining this JPA formed to support workforce housing development for member agencies including Placer County, Nevada County, Tahoe Forest Hospital District, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Truckee Donner Public Utility District, and Truckee Tahoe Airport District
• CAL FIREcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE Grass Valley Emergency Command Center (GVECC) for regional fire and medical dispatch services; AVL technology integrates with GVECC's CAD program for rapid response; 98.2% of District 4 vegetation fires contained at 10 acres or less
• Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Supervisor Hoek serves on RCRC Board of Directors and Executive Committee, including Williamson Act, Carrier of Last Resort, and PG&E Ad Hoc Committees; represents county interests at state level
• Washoe Tribe of Nevada and CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Supervisor Bullock seeking to strengthen partnerships with Washoe Tribe and bolster efforts to protect archaeological and cultural resources; county supports conservation of and respect for tribal lands and heritage
• Sierra Business CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Administering 'Resilience Fund' revolving loan fund for small businesses as part of ARPA Community Benefit Grants Program; county seeded loan fund with $250,000
• Hospitality HouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020County supports Hospitality House's mission to bring homeless individuals into a circle of community caring offering shelter, sustenance, medical care, advocacy, opportunity, dignity, and hope transitioning from homelessness to housing
• Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Created March 28, 2017 as two-year pilot program; became Nevada County's first permanent MAC in December 2018; advises District IV Supervisor, Planning Department, and Board of Supervisors on development and land use issues within District IV boundaries

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Placer County, CA: Adjacent county and fellow Truckee Housing JPA member; shares Truckee/Tahoe regional service area and workforce housing dynamics, making it a tight operational peer for housing and recreation programming.
• El Dorado County, CA: Neighboring Sierra Nevada county explicitly named as a compensation comparison peer; similar rural/semi-rural service profile, comparable population scale, and overlapping wildfire and recreation challenges make it the most directly comparable peer.
• Yuba County, CA: Named peer in Nevada County's triennial compensation benchmarking; similarly sized rural Northern California county with comparable public works and HHS service mix.
• Yolo County, CA: Compensation-benchmark peer with a comparable mid-size California county service profile, including agricultural oversight and HHS program delivery.
• Mendocino County, CA: Compensation benchmark peer with similar rural coastal/forest service area, wildfire exposure profile, and small-population governance model.
• Tuolumne County, CA: Similar small Sierra Nevada foothill county with overlapping wildfire, recreation, and rural service delivery challenges — a useful operational peer even though not in the formal compensation benchmark set.
• Sutter County, CA: Included as a compensation comparison peer; similar small-to-mid county scale and agricultural-community service orientation to Nevada County.
• Calaveras County, CA: Rural Sierra Nevada county of comparable size and demographic profile, with similar agricultural oversight, public works, and small-population governance characteristics.
• Butte County, CA: Northern California peer county used for salary benchmarking; comparable rural service portfolio and known overlap with wildfire recovery and housing affordability challenges.

Broad incumbents

• Sacramento County, CA: Larger California county used as a compensation benchmark; provides broader government services at scale and serves as an incumbent comparison for staffing and program delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CountyofNevadaCA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/facebook
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nevada-county
• Instagramnevadacountyca.gov/instagram

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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