Okaloosa County

Name

Okaloosa County

Legal name

Okaloosa County, Florida

Website

https://myokaloosa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), State/Provincial Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Administration (Cross-sector) (BPAIABAO)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public utilities
• Airport operations
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Crestview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tourist Development Tax: 6% lodging tax paid by visitors staying overnight in short-term rentals including hotels, motels, apartments, RV parks, condominiums, and timeshare resorts. This tax funds tourism promotion and development activities.
2. Property Tax: Property taxes collected from residential and commercial properties within the county to fund general government operations and services.
3. Utility Fees (Water & Sewer): Fees for water and sewer services provided to residents and businesses, including new service fees, deposits, and consumption-based charges.
4. Permit and Licensing Fees: Fees collected for building permits, trade permits, business licenses, and other regulatory permits through the Growth Management department.
5. Airport Revenue: Revenue generated from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview, and Destin Executive Airport.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Okaloosa County is a Florida county government that delivers statutory and discretionary public services to residents, businesses, and visitors, including public safety (sheriff, fire, EMS), utilities (water, wastewater, natural gas, solid waste), airport operations, parks and recreation, libraries, permitting, and emergency management. It funds these services through taxation, fees, and grants and is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners.

Product overview

Okaloosa County government provides a comprehensive portfolio of public services organized as a collection of departmental offerings rather than a unified software product. The county operates 17+ service departments including Airports, Corrections, Court Services, Facilities & Parks, Growth Management, Housing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law Library, Public Safety, Public Works, Purchasing, Tourism Development, Veteran Services, Water & Sewer, Parks Division, and GIS. Each department functions as a distinct service unit with its own operations, web presence, and service delivery mechanisms. Notable initiatives include the SS United States artificial reef project (acquired for $10 million in 2024), artificial reef and beach nourishment programs under Tourism Development, and the APWA-accredited Public Works department. Technology infrastructure is managed through the IT Department with four divisions: GIS, Telecommunications, Systems and Networks, and Applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Safety Services
• Water and Wastewater Utilities
• Natural Gas Utility
• Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) Operations
• Parks and Recreation
• Public Library System
• Building Permitting and Inspection

Quantifiable outcome

• Florida's coastal economy generates $14 billion annually from recreational fishing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Panhandle Animal Welfare SocietycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanhandle Animal Welfare Society provides domestic animal control services for Okaloosa County under contract with the Department of Public Safety. Contact via [email protected] or (850) 244-0196.
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and its charitable arm, the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida, partnered on the creation of a 'coastal corridor' - an interconnected network of ocean-based conservation projects along Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts including artificial reefs, oyster bed restoration, seagrass, and mangrove projects.
• Fish and Wildlife Foundation of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe charitable arm of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, partnering on the coastal corridor initiative modeled after Florida's successful 2021 wildlife corridor to protect marine habitats and species including manatees and sea turtles.
• City of Mobile, AlabamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOkaloosa County acquired the SS United States for $10 million in October 2024 and relocated the historic vessel to Mobile, Alabama en route to becoming the world's largest artificial reef off the Gulf Coast.

Scale indicators8 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OkaloosaCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/okaloosa-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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