What Genesee County Michigan does

Genesee County Michigan is a political subdivision and county government serving 405,000+ residents across 637 square miles in east-central Michigan, with its county seat in Flint. The county operates a full-service local government spanning public safety (Sheriff's Office, 7th Circuit Court, 67th District Court, Probate Court, Prosecutor, Public Defender, Community Corrections), public health (Health Department with environmental health, immunizations, STI/HIV testing, WIC, emergency preparedness), human services (Senior Services, Veterans Services, Animal Care, GCCARD), parks and recreation (including Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 11,000 acres of parks), and community/economic development. Its primary digital product is the geneseecountymi.gov portal — built on the revize.com platform — which aggregates online payments, forms, GIS mapping, the FetchGIS food inspection portal, electronic communication opt-in for SMS/email alerts, and department-specific service modules.

The county's revenue model is diversified across taxation (property tax levy, Mental Health Millage administered via Genesee Health System), intergovernmental funding (federal and state grants from NOAA, MDHHS, Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan Attorney General, Congress, and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation), and licensing/permit fees (food service establishment licenses, temporary food permits at $140/event, plan reviews, $280 unlicensed kitchen evaluations, plus 3.5% credit card / $2.50 ACH payment processing fees effective July 2025). Go-to-market is direct-to-resident across in-person government offices, digital self-service, and partner-mediated health delivery (Genesee Free Medical Clinic, Wellness Services). Customer segments include the full county population, food service establishments, and veterans/military families, with hybrid segmentation by geography, business unit, and persona.

Name

Genesee County Michigan

Legal name

Genesee County Michigan

Website

https://geneseecountymi.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1835

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Genesee County Michigan is a county government serving 405,000+ residents across 637 square miles in Michigan, providing public safety, health, courts, parks, and human services funded by property taxes, grants, and licensing fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Correctional/Detention Facility Health Departments (HLAJAAAH), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Public health licensing
• Food service inspection
• Community development programs
• Veterans services

Headquarters

HQ city

Flint

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: The county collects summer property tax levies as a primary revenue source for general operations.
2. Federal and State Grants: Revenue from grants including NOAA grants for Flint River Restoration ($975,572), Michigan Department of Corrections grants ($658,616), Michigan Department of Health & Human Services grants for water assistance ($1,377,991), and Prosecutor Support Grants ($2.9 million).
3. Licensing and Permit Fees: Fees collected for food service establishment licenses, temporary food permits, plan reviews, change of ownership evaluations, and environmental health services.
4. Mental Health Millage: County mental health millage funding administered through Genesee Health System for mental health services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Genesee County Michigan is a county government that provides statutory public services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its jurisdiction. Core offerings include public health inspection and licensing, vital records, community and senior services, veterans services, economic and community development, parks and recreation (including Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad), and board/county administration. Services are delivered through physical offices and an expanding set of online portals and digital notifications.

Product overview

Genesee County Michigan operates a unified government services portal that provides comprehensive digital access to county government functions and services. The core offering consists of the county website (geneseecountymi.gov) serving as a gateway to all county departments and online services. Key service modules include the Health Department with clinical services and environmental health inspections, a Food Service Inspection Portal providing public access to restaurant inspection data via FetchGIS, Online Payments for e-commerce transactions, GIS and Mapping Services, the Board of Commissioners meeting portal, and Community/Senior Services. Additional services span parks and recreation (Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad), economic development programs, and broadband internet initiatives. The county utilizes revize.com as its website platform provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genesee County Health Department (GCHD): The public health department of Genesee County providing health services, disease prevention, and environmental health programs.
• Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

Products and services

• Food Service Inspection Portal (FetchGIS) A public-facing web portal and interactive map that allows residents, operators, and inspectors to view food service establishments, inspection results, and compliance status within Genesee County. Targeted at residents seeking transparency and food service operators managing their compliance.
• Temporary Food Service License License issued to food vendors operating temporarily at fairs, festivals, and special events within Genesee County, with eligibility, fees, and inspection requirements set by the Health Department's Food Program. Targeted at event-based food vendors.
• Genesee County Health Department Clinical and Immunization Services Clinical and preventive health services provided through the Genesee County Health Department, including immunizations, sexual health clinic services, and wellness clinic services. Targeted at Genesee County residents seeking public health services.
• Genesee County Wellness and Sexual Health Clinic Sexually transmitted infection testing, treatment, and counseling services provided through the Genesee County Health Department. Targeted at Genesee County residents seeking confidential sexual health services.
• Genesee Free Medical Clinic Free primary medical care services offered to qualifying Genesee County residents who lack access to affordable healthcare. Targeted at uninsured and underinsured county residents.
• Genesee County Veterans Services Benefits assistance, counseling, and case management services delivered through the Genesee County Veterans Services office. Targeted at veterans and their families residing in or connected to Genesee County.
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Affordable Housing Programs Community Development Block Grant-funded programs that support affordable housing rehabilitation, accessibility modifications, and home repairs for income-eligible Genesee County residents, delivered through partner organizations. Targeted at income-eligible homeowners and residents in need of housing assistance.
• Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad Historic village attraction and narrow-gauge railroad offering seasonal rides, events, and educational programs as a Genesee County parks and recreation offering. Targeted at county residents, school groups, and regional visitors.
• NextGenesee High-Speed Internet Service High-speed fiber internet service offered as a county-led initiative to expand broadband availability in underserved areas of Genesee County. Targeted at households and businesses in broadband-underserved areas of the county.
• Online Citizen Problem Reporter and Service Request Tracker (Genesee Connects) Web portal that allows Genesee County residents to submit reports about community issues (potholes, road damage, blighted properties) and track resolution status. Targeted at Genesee County residents reporting infrastructure or quality-of-life issues.
• Genesee County Email and SMS Mass Notification System Subscription-based mass notification system allowing residents and stakeholders to receive county alerts, emergency notifications, and community updates via email and SMS. Targeted at Genesee County residents and stakeholders seeking timely county communications.
• Community Grantmaking Partnership (Charles Stewart Mott Foundation) Community grantmaking channel through which Genesee County coordinates with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to direct funding toward community organizations and initiatives. Targeted at community-based organizations serving Genesee County.
• Genesee County Cooling Center Program Cooling center program operated by Genesee County during extreme heat events, providing designated public spaces where residents can seek relief from high temperatures. Targeted at Genesee County residents seeking shelter during heat emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connected 180,000+ residents to core community services through trail network expansion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wayman Britt EnterprisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement to create the Genesee County Sports & Entertainment Commission through partnership with Wayman Britt Enterprises.
• Arcwood Environmental, Inc. (ERG Environmental Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-year extension of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services contract with Arcwood Environmental, Inc. doing business as ERG Environmental Services.
• City of FlintcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLease agreement for office space at the McCree Building through December 2029. Also partner for various community programs and municipal services.
• Mt. Morris SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for up to $240,000 to provide educational services at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center for 2026-27 school year.
• Variety Food ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement for up to $375,544 to provide food services at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center.
• Genesee Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement to allow expenditure of Genesee County's Mental Health Millage through Genesee Health System for mental health services.
• Wellness ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyan White/Title II service provider for Genesee County providing HIV/AIDS support services including medical care, mental health services, case management, transportation, housing, and emergency financial assistance. Contact: 810-232-0888.
• Genesee Free Medical CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for National HIV Testing Day events providing free HIV testing, food, condoms, prizes, and health education. Located at 2437 Welch Blvd, Flint, MI 48504.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Macomb County, Michigan: Suburban Detroit-area Michigan county operating Health Department, Sheriff, Courts, Parks, and Veterans Services with comparable scale and departmental structure to Genesee County.
• Bay County, Michigan: Smaller Michigan county offering the same government services portfolio (Health, Sheriff, Courts, Parks, Animal Control). Comparable peer in service delivery structure though smaller in scale.
• Ingham County, Michigan: Michigan county providing comparable Health Department, Sheriff, Courts, Parks, and Veterans Services with state-capital economic exposure. Similar scale and breadth of county functions.
• Kent County, Michigan: Mid-to-large Michigan county offering the same range of government services including Health Department, Sheriff, Courts, Parks, and Treasurer functions. Highly comparable peer in departmental breadth and population tier.
• Saginaw County, Michigan: Mid-Michigan county of similar post-industrial character providing Health Department, Courts, Sheriff, Parks, and Community Corrections services. Strong comparability on demographics and service mix.
• Wayne County, Michigan: Michigan county government providing the same broad suite of administrative services (Health Department, Sheriff, Courts, Parks, Treasurer) to a substantially larger urban population. Most directly comparable as a peer Michigan county with full-service departments.
• Oakland County, Michigan: Adjacent suburban Michigan county operating Health Department, Courts, Sheriff, Parks, and Economic Development with comparable departmental structure. Direct peer in scale and breadth of county services.
• Washtenaw County, Michigan: Michigan county government with similar portfolio of departments (Health, Public Safety, Parks, Community Mental Health, Economic Development). Comparable as a peer county with similar service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Geneseemicounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/geneseemicounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/genesee-county-mi
• Instagraminstagram.com/geneseecountymi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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