Village of Savoy

What Village of Savoy does

Village of Savoy is a home rule municipal corporation incorporated on April 10, 1956, serving approximately 8,857 residents in Champaign County, Illinois. It is governed by an elected Village President and six Village Trustees operating from the Robert C. McCleary Municipal Center, and delivers a portfolio of government services including fire suppression and emergency response (Fire Department), infrastructure maintenance (Public Works), community development and building safety, parks and recreation programming, and contracted law enforcement through the Champaign County Sheriff's Office. The Village also administers locally imposed taxes and permitting.

Underlying service delivery runs on conventional municipal technology platforms: a Revize-powered website, Laserfiche for public document management, the Magic Collect online payment portal, and RecDesk for community recreation registration. Building safety operations are governed by the 2024 International Code Council series and the 2023 National Electric Code (NFPA 70). Utility services are delivered through infrastructure partners Ameren Illinois (electric), Illinois American Water (water), and Urbana-Champaign Sanitary District (wastewater).

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of statutory and home rule taxes and fees: a property tax rate of 0.7331, a 1.5% home rule sales tax (combined 9% rate), a 5% hotel tax covering short-term rentals, a $0.05/gallon local motor fuel tax, a 1% local grocery tax extended by ordinance in August 2025, and permit and fee revenue from building and development activity. The FY 2025-2026 General Fund revenue is $9,838,146 against $7,417,940 in operational expenses and a $6,166,409 capital budget. The Village employs 104 staff (37 full-time, 67 part-time) and pursues economic development leveraging its geographic position near I-57, US 45, the University of Illinois, and Willard Airport.

Name

Village of Savoy

Legal name

Village of Savoy

Website

https://savoy.illinois.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Village of Savoy is a home rule municipal corporation in Champaign County, Illinois, serving nearly 9,000 residents with fire, public works, parks, building safety, and contracted law enforcement services, funded by property, sales, hotel, motor fuel, and grocery taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive Offices (921110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Community development
• Public works infrastructure
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Savoy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax: Village's current property tax rate is 0.7331. This is the primary revenue source for municipal operations.
2. Sales Tax (Home Rule): Village imposes a 1.5% home-rule sales tax on qualifying purchases. Total combined rate: 9% (State 6.25%, Village 1.5%, Champaign County School Facility 1%, County Public Safety 0.25%).
3. Hotel Tax: 5% tax on hotel room rentals, including short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO.
4. Local Motor Fuel Tax (LMFT): $0.05 per gallon tax on non-diesel and diesel fuel sold at retail or purchased in bulk. Administered by the Village.
5. Grocery Tax: 1% local grocery tax, continued through August 2025 ordinance. Previously statewide tax eliminated by State effective January 1, 2026, but maintained locally.
6. Permit and Fee Revenue: Revenue from building permits, variance applications, and various municipal fees. Monthly permit reports are published tracking permit issuance, square footage, and project costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Village of Savoy is a home rule municipal corporation delivering local government services to approximately 9,000 residents in Champaign County, Illinois. Its core offerings include fire suppression and emergency services, public works (roads, parks, sidewalks, snow removal), community and economic development, building safety inspections and permitting, parks and recreation programming, tax collection, and contracted law enforcement through the Champaign County Sheriff's Office.

Product overview

The Village of Savoy operates as a home rule municipal corporation offering a portfolio of government services to its nearly 9,000 residents. The primary service departments include the Office of Management and Budget (administrative and financial management), Community and Economic Development (urban planning, building safety, and economic programs), Fire Department (fire suppression and emergency services), Public Works (infrastructure maintenance), and Parks and Recreation (recreational programming). The Village also administers tax collection services including hotel, motor fuel, property, and sales taxes. These services collectively serve residents, businesses, and developers within the Village.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office of Management and Budget Implements direction from the Village President and Board of Trustees, managing daily operations of the Village including administrative, communication, and legislative services. Also handles bid opportunities, employment opportunities, local tax information, and public hearings.
• Community and Economic Development Responsible for implementing the Village's economic development program, overseeing urban planning needs, development codes, code compliance, and connecting businesses with resources for growth within the Village.
• Building Safety Division Administers building permits, inspections, and enforces the 2024 ICC codes and 2023 National Electric Code (NFPA 70) for construction safety compliance.
• Fire Department Provides fire suppression, fire safety, and emergency medical services to Village residents and businesses.
• Public Works Department Maintains public facilities and infrastructure including roads, parks, sidewalks, and provides snow and ice removal services along with stormwater management and tree cost sharing programs.
• Parks and Recreation Department Offers unique and engaging recreation programming for residents of all ages and capabilities through the RecDesk community platform.
• Tax Collection Services Administers locally imposed taxes including hotel tax (5%), local motor fuel tax ($0.05/gallon), property tax (0.7331 rate), and home-rule sales tax (1.5%).
• Law Enforcement Services Law enforcement services provided through a contract with the Champaign County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) rather than maintaining a separate municipal police department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Population growth from 8,857 with multicultural and growing population base
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Champaign County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)coreOthersVillage contracts law enforcement services with the Champaign County Sheriff's Office. The CCSO plays a vital role in maintaining Savoy as a peaceful and safe community. The department is led by a county-wide elected Sheriff.
• Ameren IllinoiscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides reliable power services to properties within the Village. Critical infrastructure partner for economic development and business operations.
• Illinois American WatercoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides clean water services to properties within the Village. Essential utility partner for development.
• Urbana-Champaign Sanitary DistrictcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides wastewater services to most properties within the Village. Key infrastructure partner for development projects.
• University of IllinoismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational and classroom educational opportunities provider. Collaborates with Village on workforce development, student initiatives, and community programs.
• Parkland CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides vocational and classroom educational opportunities. Partner in workforce development and preparing residents for available careers.
• U.S. Small Business AdministrationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as an economic development resource for businesses. SBA provides resources for small business development and growth.
• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState economic development resource. Listed as a resource for businesses and developers seeking growth support.
• Champaign County Economic Development CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional economic development partner. Collaborates on business attraction and retention efforts in Champaign County.
• Champaign County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness membership organization. Resource for local businesses seeking networking and advocacy support.
• Champaign County Black Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRepresents and supports Black-owned businesses in the region. Listed as resource for inclusive economic development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CivicPlus: Provider of municipal government website platforms, citizen engagement, and operational software (e.g., Revize CMS used by Savoy). Functionally adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.
• Granicus: Government technology vendor offering websites, public records, and civic engagement tools widely used by municipalities similar in size to Savoy. Provides the digital communication infrastructure that enables resident-facing service delivery.
• OpenGov: Government technology vendor offering budgeting, procurement, and transparency software used by municipalities of comparable size to Savoy. Operates as an ecosystem partner enabling back-office municipal operations.
• Tyler Technologies: Provider of municipal government software (ERP, permitting, citizen services, payroll) that supplies the underlying technology platforms on which Village of Savoy and comparable municipalities operate. Not a competitor, but a key ecosystem partner for municipal service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• City of Champaign, IL: Larger adjacent municipality that competes with Savoy for University of Illinois–driven residential, retail, and commercial development. Operates the same municipal service categories (public safety, public works, community development, parks) at meaningfully greater scale.
• City of Urbana, IL: Adjacent larger municipality providing the same core municipal service portfolio as Savoy. Competes for the same Champaign-Urbana metro developer pipeline and provides a benchmark for service delivery scale and economic development capacity.
• Champaign County, IL: County government that provides contracted law enforcement to Savoy via the Champaign County Sheriff's Office. Operates overlapping public-sector administrative functions (community development, public safety, public works) at a broader geographic scale.

Direct peers

• Village of St. Joseph, IL: Nearby Champaign County village of similar small-town scale and municipal structure. Directly comparable in service mix, tax authority, and economic development posture, and competes for residential and commercial growth in the same regional market.
• Village of Tolono, IL: Champaign County village with overlapping municipal service profile and small-scale operations. Savoy's Village President concurrently serves as Deputy Chief of Police in Tolono, evidencing direct functional overlap and operational comparability.
• Village of Mahomet, IL: Adjacent Champaign County village of broadly comparable population and home rule municipal structure. Provides the same core municipal services (public safety, public works, community development, parks and recreation) and competes for the same developer and residential growth in the Champaign-Urbana metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SavoyIL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@VillageofSavoy
• Facebookfacebook.com/VillageofSavoy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-savoy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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