Fremont County

What Fremont County does

Fremont County, Colorado is a county-government entity (political subdivision of the State of Colorado) founded February 28, 1861 as one of the 17 original Colorado counties, headquartered in Cañon City with eight documented offices across Cañon City, Penrose, and Florence. The county delivers the full statutory slate of public services through approximately 15 elected and administrative departments — Board of County Commissioners, Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk & Recorder, Coroner, Sheriff, Building, Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services, Public Health and Environment, Planning and Zoning, Emergency Management, Veterans Services, Weed Management, and CSU Extension — employing 101–250 direct staff in addition to a much larger correctional workforce (~1,600 Colorado Department of Corrections jobs and ~2,300 federal inmates) that has earned it the 'Colorado's Correctional Capitol' designation. Service delivery is increasingly digital: the Building Department runs Cloudpermit for online building permits/inspections, the Planning and Zoning Department runs a Code Enforcement Cloud portal for online complaint submission, and a county-wide GIS underpins property assessment and land-use functions.

The county's revenue mechanics are typical of a Colorado county government: property taxes (residential assessed at 7.20% of actual value, most other property at 29%) flow through the Treasurer and are distributed across county, municipal, school-district, and special-district mill levies per C.R.S. 39-1-104; sales tax, federal and state grants (including $9.3M in ARPA stimulus), and departmental fees (permits, licenses, GIS, document copies) supplement this base. A proposed 0.75% countywide sales tax measure is pending to generate approximately $6.5 million annually for ambulance, ground transportation, and commercial air service. Go-to-market is fundamentally jurisdictional: outreach relies on the official website, a News Now blog, twice-monthly public Board meetings, the Royal Gorge Region Tourism Council, and a recent media partnership with 'Viewpoint hosted by Dennis Quaid' to position the county's 'economic homesteading' model nationally. Core customers are the county's residents, property owners, veterans, airport users, and developers within its jurisdictional boundaries — a captive base defined by statute rather than competitive choice.

Name

Fremont County

Legal name

Fremont County, Colorado

Website

https://fremontcountyco.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fremont County, Colorado is a county government (founded 1861) headquartered in Cañon City that delivers statutory public services — public safety, property assessment, human services, transportation, public health, and land-use regulation — to county residents across multiple physical offices and digital portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services / Public Administration

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Police Protection (922120), Correctional Institutions (922140), Administration of Veterans' Affairs (923140)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public safety administration
• Property tax assessment
• Public health services
• Land use planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Canon City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for county services. Property taxes are collected by the Treasurer's office and distributed to state, county, cities, school districts, and special districts per established mill levies. Residential property assessed at 7.20%, most other property at 29% of actual value.
2. Sales Tax Revenue: Proposed three-quarter percent sales tax measure generating approximately $6.5 million annually to support county ambulance system, public ground transportation, and commercial air service at Central Wyoming Regional Airport.
3. County Assessor Fees: Various fees for property assessments, GIS services, document copies, and administrative services
4. Federal and State Funding: Funding from federal and state governments including grants and shared revenue programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fremont County, Colorado is a county government entity that administers public services to its residents through approximately 20 departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Department of Transportation, Public Health and Environment, Human Services, Planning and Zoning, Building Department, Treasurer, Assessor, Emergency Management, Veteran Services, Coroner, Airport, Parks, and CSU Extension. Core services include property tax assessment and collection, building permits and inspections, road maintenance, public health clinical services, human services benefit administration, law enforcement, land use planning, emergency preparedness, and coroner investigations. The county is also notable as "Colorado's Correctional Capitol," hosting 10 state and federal prisons that contribute substantially to the local economy.

Product overview

Fremont County, Colorado operates as a county government entity providing a comprehensive range of public services to its residents. The county's operations are organized through multiple departments including the Board of County Commissioners, Assessor's Office, Treasurer's Office, Clerk & Recorder, Coroner's Office, Sheriff's Office, Building Department, Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services, Public Health and Environment, Planning and Zoning, Emergency Management, County Parks, Veterans Services, Weed Management, and CSU Extension. The county has been modernizing its operations, transitioning the Building Department to use Cloudpermit, a digital online permitting system for building permits, inspections, and contractor registrations. The county also maintains a Fremont County Airport providing aviation services, manages public parks including Pathfinder Regional Park, B.F. Rockafellow Ecology Park, Western Fremont County Park, and Col Leo Sidney Boston War Memorial Park. Fremont County is notable as Colorado's Correctional Capitol, hosting numerous state and federal correctional facilities that contribute significantly to the local economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Department Services (Permits, Inspections, Contractor Registration) Building Department delivers online building permit applications, inspection scheduling, and contractor registration services through the Cloudpermit platform. Services target contractors, property owners, and developers undertaking construction projects in Fremont County.
• Public Health and Environment Services Public Health and Environment Department provides clinical services, immunizations, communicable disease control, environmental health inspections, vital records, and health education. Services are targeted at all Fremont County residents seeking preventive and clinical care.
• Public Health Clinical and Vital Records Services Walk-in clinical services and vital records including birth and death certificates. Targeted at county residents and visitors needing immunizations and public health support.
• Planning and Zoning Services Land use planning, zoning administration, subdivision review, code enforcement, and GIS services for unincorporated Fremont County. Targeted at landowners, developers, surveyors, and residents.
• Department of Transportation Services County road maintenance, construction, fleet services, and special projects. Targeted at motorists, residents, and businesses using the county road network.
• Law Enforcement Services (Sheriff's Office) Law enforcement, patrol, detention, and fire ban enforcement services provided by the Sheriff's Office. Targeted at county residents and visitors needing public safety protection.
• Department of Human Services Administers public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid), foster/adoptive services, and child welfare programs. Targeted at low-income residents, families, and individuals needing public benefits.
• Property Tax Assessment and Collection (Assessor and Treasurer) Property valuation, GIS services, tax collection, and disbursement to state, county, cities, school districts, and special districts. Targeted at property owners and taxing jurisdictions.
• Emergency Management Services All-hazards emergency preparedness, response, and recovery coordination, including evacuation resources and alert notification partnerships. Targeted at all county residents and visitors.
• Veteran Services VA claims assistance, benefits counseling, burial benefits information, and Honor Flight program support. Targeted at veterans and their families residing in Fremont County.
• Fremont County Airport Services Aviation facilities including fuel service, runway access, and based aircraft accommodations for commercial, corporate, private, and military aviation. Targeted at pilots, aviation operators, and the military.
• County Parks and Recreation Operation and maintenance of county parks including Pathfinder Regional Park, B.F. Rockafellow Ecology Park, Western Fremont County Park, and Col Leo Sidney Boston War Memorial Park. Targeted at residents and visitors for outdoor recreation and the annual Fremont County Fair & Rodeo.
• CSU Extension (4-H and Agricultural Education) Extension services in agriculture, natural resources, 4-H Youth Development, family and consumer sciences, food and nutrition, and horticulture. Targeted at youth, families, and agricultural producers in the county.
• Coroner Services Forensic death investigations and determination of manner and cause of death in sudden or unexpected cases. Targeted at law enforcement, public health authorities, and families of the deceased.
• County Attorney and Legal Services Legal counsel and advisory services to elected county officials and county departments. Targeted at county officials and departments requiring legal guidance.
• County Surveyor Services Review and indexing of Land Survey Plats, and representation of the county in boundary disputes. Targeted at landowners, developers, and licensed surveyors.
• Weed Management Services Noxious weed identification and control programs on county lands. Targeted at landowners, agricultural producers, and residents dealing with invasive weed species.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Viewpoint hosted by Dennis QuaidminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2026Television program partnership to feature Fremont County's rural economic development strategies and 'economic homesteading' approach in an upcoming segment. Commissioner Debbie Bell expressed enthusiasm about sharing their community model as a case study for other rural areas.
• Central Wyoming Regional AirportminorOthers · 16 February 2026Proposed sales tax measure would support commercial air service at Central Wyoming Regional Airport. Joint Committee on Funding Key Services proposing three-quarter percent sales tax to generate approximately $6.5 million annually for county services including air service.
• Colorado Department of Human ServicescoreOthersState agency partnership for administering public assistance programs including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other human services. Fremont County DHS operates under state guidelines and regulations.
• Colorado State University ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOff-campus educational arm of Colorado State University providing extension services in agriculture, consumer and family education, food and nutrition, and horticulture. Three-way funding partnership between county, state, and federal governments.
• Royal Gorge Region Tourism CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism marketing partnership promoting Fremont County attractions including Royal Gorge, parks, and local events. The Tourism Council develops and administers a Tourism Marketing Plan utilizing lodging tax proceeds.
• Fremont Heritage CommissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeritage preservation partnership dedicated to protecting and promoting Fremont County's historical sites and cultural resources.
• Honor Flight of Southern ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit organization honoring America's veterans by transporting them to Washington D.C. to visit memorials. Fremont County Veteran Services assists with guardian recruitment, volunteers, and sponsorship programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• El Paso County, Colorado: Another Colorado county government with a similar full-service departmental structure (sheriff, public health, transportation, human services). Comparable in operating model and statutory authority, though larger in population scale.
• Custer County, Colorado: Small rural Colorado county government operating similar assessor, sheriff, public health, and road functions. Comparable in scale, staffing, and revenue constraints.
• Pueblo County, Colorado: Adjacent southern Colorado county government offering the same core services (sheriff, assessor, treasurer, planning, public health, DOT). Comparable in rural-urban mix and revenue structure.
• Chaffee County, Colorado: Rural Colorado county with a comparable departmental structure and tourism/recreation-driven economy. Useful comparable for benchmarking county service delivery and digital adoption.
• Teller County, Colorado: Mountain-front county neighboring Fremont with similar small-staff, multi-department county operations. Comparable in rural governance challenges, tourism reliance, and revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• Maricopa County, Arizona: Large U.S. county government providing the full spectrum of county services (sheriff, public health, transportation, human services). Relevant as a scale benchmark for digital permitting and citizen services modernization.
• Fremont County, Wyoming: Same-name county government in Wyoming providing parallel public administration services. Comparable as a geographic namesake and as a rural county government with similar service portfolio.
• Bernalillo County, New Mexico: Mid-sized county government in the U.S. Southwest operating similar public health, human services, public safety, and transportation functions. Useful benchmark for service-line breadth at county level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuxNBR3UWq0vV2T2Rgyl6rA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fremont-county-colorado

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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