Perth County

What Perth County does

Perth County (legally The Corporation of the County of Perth) is an upper-tier municipal government headquartered at 1 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario, serving residents and property owners across four lower-tier municipalities — Municipality of North Perth, Municipality of West Perth, Township of Perth East, and Township of Perth South — plus the independently governed City of Stratford and Town of St. Marys. Founded in 1850 and operating with approximately 110 employees, the County delivers a portfolio of statutory and community services including Paramedic Services (100 paramedics responding to 10,000+ emergencies annually from headquarters at 480 Douro Street and 4 satellite bases with 11 ambulances and 2 command vehicles), unified Emergency Management, Roads and Bridges (492 km of roads, 114 bridges), Forestry Services, a Stewardship Program, the Stratford-Perth Archives, property tax administration, Provincial Offences Court, and Newcomer Settlement Services delivered in partnership with YMCA of Three Rivers.

The County's technology backbone is built on ArcGIS-based Geographic Information Systems that power interactive mapping tools (Interactive Lite Map, full Interactive Map, GIS Map Library), a Weather Information Dashboard, Road Conditions & Weather System, online building permit and planning application workflows, snow plow and transit route development, municipal asset management, land parcel information, and risk response programs. Distribution is multi-channel: physical administration offices and paramedic stations, online self-service forms for road problem reporting, coyote sightings, accessibility requests, planning applications, and Provincial Offences ticketing, plus email news alerts and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram). The County also operates a tourism vertical (Bakery Trail, Cycle Routes, Signature Experiences, Discover More Flavour Map) that extends its functional surface beyond traditional municipal service delivery.

Revenue is sourced primarily from property taxation (calculated as property assessment multiplied by education rate, County of Perth rate, and local municipal rate), supplemented by 50% provincial funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for approved paramedic service costs, environmental stewardship grants, Provincial Offences fine processing (with a $3 online convenience fee via Paytickets.ca), and minor transactional fees (e.g., $60 + HST for patient care records requests). No traditional revenue figure is publicly disclosed. Customer segments are residents, property owners, and local businesses within the County's geographic jurisdiction, with strategic partnerships spanning Ontario Provincial Police, Stratford Police Service, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, conservation authorities, school boards, and provincial ministries.

Name

Perth County

Legal name

The Corporation of the County of Perth

Website

https://perthcounty.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Perth County is an upper-tier municipal government in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, providing paramedic services, emergency management, roads and bridges maintenance, planning, property tax administration, and community programs to residents across four lower-tier municipalities and the cities of Stratford and St. Marys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Courts (922110), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), State/Provincial Taxation & Revenue Administration (BPAIABAD), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Paramedic emergency services
• Public works infrastructure
• Property tax administration
• Community planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Property taxes are the largest and most important revenue source for municipalities. Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the property assessment by the tax rate applied to the property. The applicable tax rate is comprised of an education rate, a County of Perth rate, and the local municipal rate.
2. Provincial Government Funding: Perth County Paramedic Services receives 50% funding from the Province of Ontario for approved municipal costs. Provincial government provides funding for 911 services, Base Hospital program, Air ambulance, and certification of paramedics.
3. Stewardship Program Grants: Perth County Stewardship Program leverages environmental grants with $75,000 allocated in 2024 budget. The program has generated $724,478 in total project value with $2 leveraged for every $1 of County investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Perth County is an upper-tier municipal government providing centralized public services across four lower-tier municipalities in Southwestern Ontario. Core offerings include Paramedic Services (emergency pre-hospital care with 100 paramedics), Roads and Bridges maintenance (492 km of roads, 114 bridges), Emergency Management coordination, Forestry Services, and Property Tax Administration. The county also delivers digital services through GIS-based interactive mapping, tourism products (Bakery Trail, Cycle Routes), and community programs including Newcomer Settlement Services and the Stratford-Perth Archives.

Product overview

Perth County is a municipal government providing a comprehensive portfolio of public services through its website. The core services include Paramedic Services (100 paramedics responding to 10,000+ emergencies annually), Emergency Management, Roads and Bridges (492 km roads, 114 bridges), Forestry Services, Stewardship Program, Stratford-Perth Archives, Taxes, and Newcomer Settlement Services. Digital services include GIS & Maps with interactive mapping tools. Tourism offerings include the Bakery Trail, Cycle Routes, Signature Experiences, and the Discover More Flavour Map. The County also operates an Accessibility Program compliant with AODA and WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards. All services are designed for citizens across four lower-tier municipalities: North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, and West Perth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paramedic Services Perth County Paramedic Services provides emergency pre-hospital care, responding to over 10,000 emergencies annually. Services include emergency response, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, and public outreach programs. Operated by 100 paramedics from headquarters at 480 Douro Street, Stratford, plus 4 satellite community bases, with 11 ambulances and 2 command vehicles.
• Emergency Management A unified emergency management program for the County and lower-tier municipalities covering prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery phases.
• Roads and Bridges Perth County Public Works maintains 492 km of roads and 114 bridges across four local municipalities, including pavement maintenance, winter maintenance, and road condition monitoring.
• Forestry Services Forest conservation program regulating tree destruction through the Tree Injury By-Law, addressing invasive pests and noxious weeds.
• Stewardship Program County-led environmental grant program providing financial and technical support to landowners for best management practices enhancing land, water, and forest health. The program has generated $724,478 in total project value with $2 leveraged for every $1 of County investment, achieving 98% applicant satisfaction.
• Stratford-Perth Archives State-of-the-art archival facility preserving records, photos, maps, and documents, with a Reading Room, James Anderson Gallery, and digitized collections.
• Property Tax Administration Property tax administration including assessment calculations, tax rates, and payment processing through the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. Property tax is the largest and most important revenue source for municipalities.
• Newcomer Settlement Services Government-funded settlement services provided through YMCA of Three Rivers Immigrant Services, including settlement workers, language assessments (CLARS), mentorship, and community programs for newcomers.
• PC Connect Transit System Public transit service connecting communities within Perth County, now managed through the City of Stratford.
• GIS & Maps Geographic Information Systems technology used for online building permits, road maintenance, planning applications, asset management, and public interactive mapping. Includes Interactive Lite Map, full Interactive Map, GIS Map Library with Road Map (2023) and Fire Map (2021), and an ArcGIS-based Weather Information Dashboard.
• Provincial Offences and Traffic Tickets Administrative and prosecutorial processes for provincial offences including court appearances via Zoom, online payment options through Paytickets.ca, and early resolution meetings.
• Bakery Trail Self-guided culinary tourism itinerary featuring 12 local bakeries across Perth County.
• Cycle Routes Scenic cycling routes passing through farmlands, natural areas, and small towns with GPS-enabled route files.
• Signature Experiences Bookable experiential tourism activities including farm dinners, chocolate workshops, alpaca walks, flower picking, and maple tours.
• Discover More Flavour Map Interactive map of local food producers, farm gate stands, and pick-your-own experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to 10,000+ emergencies annually with 100 paramedics operating from headquarters, 4 satellite bases, 11 ambulances, and 2 command vehicles
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 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

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YMCA of Three Rivers Immigrant ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA of Three Rivers is the official government-funded source of settlement services in Perth County. They provide multilingual settlement workers, language assessments (CLARS), Library Settlement Program, School Settlement Workers, Mentorship Program, Canada Connect, and Community Connections services for newcomers.
• Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerth County became an Employer Partner with CCDI providing staff and Council access to resources supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives following the 2021 Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter approval.
• Coalition of Inclusive MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormed by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, this network brings together municipalities working to improve policies against racism, discrimination, exclusion and intolerance. Perth County is a member municipality.
• Pillar Nonprofit NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDharshi Lacey, Director of Equity, Inclusion & Governance at Pillar Nonprofit Network, facilitated the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter development process for Perth County.
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPP provides police services for North Perth, Perth East and West Perth. Perth County Detachment located at 380 Huron Road, Sebringville.
• Stratford Police ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStratford Police Service provides police services for Perth South municipality.
• Huron Perth Healthcare AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare alliance operating St. Marys Hospital, Stratford General Hospital, Listowel Memorial Hospital, and affiliated London hospitals (Children's Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital).
• City of StratfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Stratford provides social services (income, housing, childcare) for Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County residents. Also partners for paramedic services headquarters and PC Connect transit.
• Southwestern Ontario Regional Base Hospital ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides medical oversight and direction for Perth County Paramedic Services ensuring compliance with clinical standards and protocols.
• Avon Maitland District School BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YMCA Settlement Workers in Schools program providing services through AMDSB schools in Perth County.
• Huron Perth Catholic District School BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YMCA Settlement Workers in Schools program providing services through HPCDSB schools in Perth County.
• Ausable Bayfield Conservation AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation authority partner for tree planting programs and forestry services in Perth County.
• Grand River Conservation AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation authority partner for tree planting programs and stewardship resources.
• Maitland Valley Conservation AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation authority partner for tree planting programs in Perth County.
• Upper Thames River Conservation AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation authority partner for tree planting programs and forestry services.
• Perth East Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary partner for Library Settlement Program providing settlement services to newcomers.
• West Perth Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary partner for Library Settlement Program providing settlement services to newcomers.
• Stratford Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary partner for Library Settlement Program providing settlement services to newcomers.
• Municipality of North PerthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower-tier municipality member of county government. Partner in emergency management, paramedic services, and planning services.
• Municipality of West PerthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower-tier municipality member of county government. Partner in emergency management, paramedic services, and planning services.
• Township of Perth EastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower-tier municipality member of county government. Partner in emergency management, paramedic services, and planning services.
• Township of Perth SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower-tier municipality member of county government. Partner in emergency management, paramedic services, and planning services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• City of Stratford: Independent city within Perth County providing social services (income, housing, childcare) for Perth County residents and hosting PC Connect transit — an interlocked regional partner rather than direct upper-tier competitor.

Direct peers

• Dufferin County: Upper-tier county government in Southern Ontario offering paramedic services, roads and bridges, emergency management, and planning services — directly comparable upper-tier operating structure.
• Wellington County: Upper-tier county government in Southwestern Ontario operating centralized paramedic services, roads and bridges, emergency management, and planning services for multiple lower-tier municipalities — a near-twin operating model to Perth County.
• Oxford County: Adjacent upper-tier county government in Southwestern Ontario delivering paramedic services, roads and bridges, public works, and emergency management across multiple lower-tier municipalities. Closest structural and operational analog to Perth County.
• Huron County: Adjacent upper-tier county government in Southwestern Ontario providing similar upper-tier municipal services including paramedic services, roads, public works, and emergency management across rural member municipalities.
• Simcoe County: Upper-tier county government in Central Ontario delivering paramedic services, roads and bridges, emergency management, and social services across member municipalities — comparable upper-tier mandate with broader scale.
• Middlesex County: Upper-tier county government in Southwestern Ontario providing centralized paramedic services, roads, emergency management, and social services coordination across member municipalities.
• Bruce County: Upper-tier county government on Lake Huron/Georgian Bay delivering paramedic services, roads and bridges, planning, and emergency management for member municipalities — comparable scale and rural Ontario service mix.
• Lambton County: Upper-tier county government in Southwestern Ontario providing paramedic services, roads and bridges, emergency management, and long-term care services across rural and small-urban member municipalities.
• Grey County: Upper-tier county government in Southwestern Ontario delivering comparable portfolio of upper-tier services including paramedic services, roads and bridges, forestry, and emergency management across rural municipalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Perth_County
• Facebookfacebook.com/PerthCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perth-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/perthcotourism

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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