What Clark County does

Clark County is a county government and political subdivision of Washington State, founded in 1844 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The county provides comprehensive administrative and public services to its residents and businesses, including property tax collection and assessment, election administration, court services (Superior Court, District Court, Juvenile Court), public safety through the Sheriff's Office, public health services, parks and recreation (over 60 parks), community development and permitting, animal services, veterans services, behavioral health crisis intervention, and emergency management. It employs approximately 1,700 people across multiple departments, making it one of the county's largest employers.

The county's technology infrastructure includes the Clark County Land Management System (CC LMS) for online permitting, GIS-based MapsOnline for property and land records, electronic filing systems for both District Court (sFTP-based) and Superior Court (Serv-U-based), a Workday-based HR and job application platform, an Everbridge-powered emergency alert system, and integrations with MRSC Rosters for vendor registration and Bid4Assets for property tax foreclosure auctions. Service delivery is multi-channel, spanning in-person service centers (Joint Lobby at the Public Service Center, Courthouse, Veterans Assistance Center), online self-service portals, phone, and mail, supplemented by partner licensing agents.

Revenue is generated through property taxes (collected on behalf of itself and other taxing districts), licensing fees (marriage licenses at $172, pet licenses at $20-$50), permit fees (building, development, burning, concealed pistol), court fees (filing fees, family court facilitator at $20, wedding ceremonies at $100), and fines. The county is governed by an elected County Council and managed by a County Manager, and is funded through tax collection, fees, and public revenue sources rather than private capital or equity financing.

Name

Clark County

Legal name

Clark County

Website

https://clark.wa.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1844

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Clark County is a Washington State county government providing administrative services including property tax collection, permitting, courts, public health, public safety, and emergency services to residents and businesses in the Vancouver, Washington metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• County government services
• Property tax administration
• Permit and licensing services
• Court electronic filing
• Public records access

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Clark County collects property taxes on behalf of itself and other taxing districts. First half property taxes are due April 30 annually.
2. Licensing Fees: Revenue from marriage licenses ($172), pet licenses ($20-$50), vehicle registration, business licenses, and various permits.
3. Permits: Revenue from building permits, development permits, burning permits, concealed pistol licenses, and various other county permits.
4. Court Fees: Revenue from court filing fees, family court facilitator fees ($20), wedding ceremony fees ($100), and other judicial fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clark County is a county-level government entity in Washington State that administers a broad portfolio of statutory services for residents and businesses. Core offerings include property tax collection and assessment, marriage and pet licensing, vehicle registration, building and development permits, court electronic filing (District Court via sFTP and Superior Court via Serv-U), GIS-based property and land records mapping, elections administration, public health, behavioral health crisis services, weatherization assistance for low-income households, parks and trails, emergency alert notifications, and public records requests. Services are delivered through in-person service centers, online self-service portals, telephone, and mail.

Product overview

Clark County government operates as a county-level government entity providing comprehensive citizen services through digital platforms. The core service portfolio includes e-Government services such as pet licensing, marriage licenses, vehicle registration, building permits, and property tax payments available through online portals. Court services encompass electronic filing systems for both District Court (sFTP-based) and Superior Court (Serv-U based), jury service management with virtual hearing capabilities, and family court facilitation. The county also provides GIS mapping services, emergency alert systems, behavioral crisis services, and community assistance programs including weatherization assistance. These services are delivered through various platforms including the Clark County Land Management System (CC LMS) for permits, Workday for HR functions, and third-party integrations for specific functions like vendor registration (MRSC Rosters) and property auctions (Bid4Assets).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Pet Licensing System

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clark Public UtilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClark County has partnered with Clark Public Utilities to administer the weatherization portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The utility portion provides grants towards energy bills. Clark Public Utilities also handles emergency heating system repair program applications.
• Humane Society for Southwest WashingtonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Humane Society for Southwest Washington serves as a licensing agent for pet licensing in the East area of Clark County, located at 1100 NE 192nd Ave, Vancouver.
• Eastside Auto LicenseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEastside Auto License serves as a licensing agent for pet licensing, charging a fee of up to $5 per license.
• Yacolt Town HallminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYacolt Town Hall serves as a licensing agent for pet licensing in North county area.
• Southwest Washington Crisis Line (Beacon Health Options)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Southwest Washington Crisis Line (800.626.8137 | TTY 866.835.2755) provides 24/7 behavioral health crisis services for Clark County residents.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• King County, Washington: Washington's largest county government, operating under the same state regulatory framework as Clark County with analogous departments (Assessor, Auditor, Sheriff, Superior Court, Public Health, Parks). Provides a benchmark for service scale and digital modernization at the county level.
• Pierce County, Washington: Mid-sized Washington county government serving Tacoma-area residents with the same statutory mandate for property tax collection, courts, public health, and permitting as Clark County. Closely comparable in service mix and operational scale.
• Clackamas County, Oregon: Adjacent Portland-metro Oregon county government offering the same statutory county services including property assessment, sheriff, courts, and community services, serving a suburban population profile similar to Clark County.
• Snohomish County, Washington: Washington county government north of Seattle with a similar mid-sized population, suburban growth profile, and comprehensive county services portfolio including e-filing, GIS mapping, and crisis services that directly mirror Clark County's offerings.
• Washington County, Oregon: Suburban Portland-metro county with a comparable mix of residential and commercial assessment, building permits, county courts, and parks/recreation services, serving a population demographic similar to Clark County's Vancouver-area residents.
• Multnomah County, Oregon: Portland-metro Oregon county operating a similar integrated service model (property taxes, courts, behavioral health crisis services, public health clinics, elections) and serving a comparable Pacific Northwest urban-suburban demographic.
• Thurston County, Washington: Washington county government operating under the same state-mandated county functions as Clark County, including permitting, public health, courts, and treasurer services, providing a benchmark for small-to-mid-sized county operations.

Broad incumbents

• City of Vancouver, Washington: Municipal government co-located within Clark County that delivers overlapping services (permits, licensing, parks) within city limits, serving as both a partner and competitor in delivering public services to the same residents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClarkCoWA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ClarkCoWa
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClarkCountyWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clark-county-wa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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