Sibley County

What Sibley County does

Sibley County is a county-level subdivision of the State of Minnesota, headquartered in Gaylord, MN, that administers local government services across five commissioner districts. The county operates more than 15 functional departments including Administration, Attorney, Auditor-Treasurer, Court Administration, Court Services/Probation, Economic Development, Extension (4-H), License Center, Property Assessing & Zoning, Public Health & Human Services, Public Works, Recorder, Sheriff, Veterans Services, and GIS, governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners (Peter Koch, Christian Lilienthal, Lyle Grochow, Keith Hennen, Steve Saxton). Its core products and services span property tax administration, vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates), real estate recordings via LandShark, driver's license and motor vehicle transactions, public safety and corrections (24/7 jail and dispatch), public health and human services programs (WIC, SNAP, Medical Assistance, Mental Health, Child Care Assistance), zoning and permitting, public works (highways, bridges, parks, drainage via DrainageDB), economic development (Revolving Loan Funds), elections administration, and emergency management.

The county's underlying technology is a CivicPlus CivicEngage Content Management System powering the public-facing sibleycounty.gov portal, supplemented by an ecosystem of specialized civic technology platforms: LandShark for property records, DrainageDB for drainage management, ArcGIS for parcel/ditch/recycling mapping, iQM2 for meeting agendas and minutes, CodeRED for emergency mass notifications, GovernmentJobs.com for employment, and Tri-Min Systems for finance/payroll. No AI/ML capabilities are deployed. The county operates in-person offices across Gaylord and a self-service online portal covering tax payments, license transactions, property data lookup, document requests, and subscription-based notifications.

Sibley County is funded through a diversified public revenue model comprising property tax collection (administered by the Auditor-Treasurer with annual billing), license/permit/certificate transaction fees across the License Center and individual departments (driver's license, building permits, septic/feedlot permits, gun permits, marriage licenses, vital records copies), tax forfeited property administration, state and federal pass-through grants and program funding (administered through Public Health & Human Services and BWSR grants), and economic development instruments including Revolving Loan Funds coordinated with DEED, Region 9, SMIF, and MSU-SBDC. Pricing is transaction-based for licenses/permits and assessment-based (annual) for property taxes; specific fee schedules are published via individual department pages and PDF documents but were not enumerated in the source material. As a government entity, no consolidated revenue figure, funding rounds, or private ownership applies.

Name

Sibley County

Legal name

Sibley County, MN

Website

https://sibleycounty.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sibley County, MN is a county government subdivision headquartered in Gaylord, Minnesota, administering statutory local services including taxation, vital records, public safety, public health, zoning, and public works across five commissioner districts via in-person offices and a CivicPlus-powered online portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (926), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Courts (922110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Administration (Cross-sector) (BPAIABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Taxation & Revenue Administration (BPAIABAD), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• County government services
• Property tax administration
• Public safety services
• Vital records licensing
• Public health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaylord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Property tax collection is administered by the Auditor-Treasurer / Property Tax department, with services including Property Tax Calculation, Property Tax Statements / Copies, Real Estate Tax Payments, Personal Property Tax Payments, Delinquent Property Taxes & Tax Forfeiture, Mobile Home Taxes, Gravel Tax, Deed Tax, Mortgage Registration Tax, and Special Assessments.
2. License, Permit, and Certificate Fees: Government fees collected by the License Center and other departments for Alcohol License, Transient Merchant License, Gambling Permit, Precious Metal License, Tobacco License, Auctioneer License, Business Licenses, Driver's License transactions, Game & Fish Licenses, Boat/Snowmobile/OHV registration, Motor Vehicles (titles/plates), Building Permits, Zoning Permits, Septic (SSTS) Permits, Feedlot Permits, Burn Permits, Camping Permits, Gun Permits, Oversize/Weight Transportation Permits, Moving Permits, Right of Way Permits, Marriage Licenses, Passport acceptance services, Vital Statistics copies, Notary Commissions, and recording fees (Deed Tax, Mortgage Registration Tax, UCC, plats, abstracts).
3. Tax Forfeited Property / Delinquent Tax Administration: Revenue stream from Tax Forfeited Property administration and Delinquent Tax Payments managed by the Auditor-Treasurer.
4. State and Federal Pass-Through Funding / Grants: Public Health & Human Services administers cash assistance programs, SNAP (Food), Medical Assistance, MN Health Care Programs, Mental Health Services, WIC (Nutrition), Child Care Assistance, and is subject to State Grant Transparency reporting. Also referenced: BWSR Grant Information for water/wetlands, CSAH 6 Flood Project.
5. Economic Development / Revolving Loan Funds: Sibley County Revolving Loan Funds administered by Economic Development; coordination with Gibbon Funding, DEED, Region 9, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), MSU-Small Business Development Center, Tax Credits, Twin Cities & Western RR, and AGGW Cable Commission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sibley County administers local government services across property taxation, vital records, public safety, public health and human services, licensing and permitting, court administration, elections, public works, and economic development. Services are delivered through 15+ county departments operating from a main courthouse, service center, sheriff's office, and online civic portal powered by CivicPlus.

Product overview

Sibley County operates a unified CivicPlus-powered civic website that serves as the digital front door for county residents. The site is structured as a hub-and-spoke portal: the core CivicEngage content platform with site-wide modules (Document Center, Staff Directory, Notify Me, Agendas & Minutes, CivicAlerts, QuickLinks) hosts department-specific service modules that include License Center, Sheriff, Public Health & Human Services, Property Assessing & Zoning, Auditor-Treasurer, Recorder, Public Works, Attorney, Court Administration, Court Services/Probation, Economic Development, Extension, GIS/Maps, and Veterans Services. Together these modules cover vehicle/licensing, property/land records, vital statistics, tax payments, election/voting, public health benefits (WIC, SNAP, MnChoices), environmental health, code enforcement, law enforcement/gun permits, and parks/roads management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• License Center Services Department offering driver's license transactions, motor vehicle registration, boat/snowmobile/OHV registration, game & fish licenses, alcohol licenses, tobacco licenses, gambling permits, auctioneer licenses, and other license-related services for Sibley County residents.
• Sheriff's Office Services Law enforcement services including patrol, jail administration, 24/7 dispatch, civil process, gun permits, burn permits, camping permits, drug tip reporting, and medication disposal (Take It to the Box) for Sibley County residents.
• Public Health and Human Services Department delivering WIC, SNAP (Food), Medical Assistance, Minnesota Health Care Programs, Mental Health Services, Child Care Assistance, Child Support, Foster Care Licensing, immunizations, disease prevention, environmental health, family home visiting, public health emergency preparedness, and MnChoices assessments for Sibley County residents.
• Property Tax Administration and Elections Property tax administration, calculation, payment, and collection including delinquent taxes, mobile home taxes, gravel tax, tax forfeiture, and special assessments. Also handles elections, voting, business licensing, and county finance/payroll functions.
• Recorder and Vital Statistics Services Real estate recordings, plats, vital statistics (birth, death, marriage certificates), notary commissions, passport acceptance services, UCC/financing statements, genealogy research, and property records search (via LandShark) for Sibley County residents and businesses.
• Public Works and Highway Services Highway maintenance, road and bridge construction projects (CSAH 6, CSAH 18, CSAH 24), Adopt-A-Highway, dust control, ditch spraying, parks operations (Clear Lake, High Island Creek, Rush River), utility permits, and GIS services for Sibley County.
• Property Assessing and Zoning Services Property valuation, homestead applications, classification, appraisal, building permits, septic (SSTS) permits, feedlot permits, floodplain administration, solid waste, wetlands, and land use plan services for Sibley County property owners and businesses.
• Veterans Services Assistance accessing federal veterans benefits (DIC, home loan guaranties, military records, service-connected disability pension, VA healthcare, VA burial benefits) and state benefits (state subsistence dental and optical, state veteran home, state veterans cemetery) for veterans and dependents residing in Sibley County.
• Economic Development Services Support for businesses with financing, business plan preparation, home business regulations, labor force acquisition, site selection, visitors information, and revolving loan funds. Coordinates with DEED, Region 9, SMIF, and MSU-SBDC.
• Maps and GIS Services Interactive parcel map, drainage/ditch maps, E911 house numbers, GIS hubsite, parcel mapping, county maps, and ArcGIS-powered geographic information system services for Sibley County residents and businesses.
• Interactive Parcel Map ArcGIS-powered online parcel lookup tool providing property data access for Sibley County residents, property owners, and businesses via the county's mapping services hub.
• DrainageDB Online Portal Online drainage management portal providing drainage records, ditch inspections, and agricultural inspection support for Public Works and Agricultural Inspector functions in Sibley County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 elected Board of Commissioner districts representing the county
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationCivicPlus provides the CivicEngage content management system (CMS) that powers sibleycounty.gov. Footer attribution: 'CivicPlus Content Management System © 1997-2026 CivicPlus. All rights reserved.' Also 'Government Websites by CivicPlus®'. Sibley County content © 2006-2026. Includes Notify Me®, CivicAlerts, Document Center, Intranet, and Staff Directory modules.
• CodeREDcoreTechnology or IntegrationCodeRED Community Notification Enrollment (public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/A6769FC8EF86) is the emergency mass-notification system adopted by Sibley County Emergency Management for alerting residents.
• LandShark (LandShark Property Search)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline property records search system hosted at landshark.sibleycounty.gov/LandShark, used by the Recorder for plats, tract index, real estate recordings, and LandShark Property Search.
• DrainageDB Online PortalcoreTechnology or IntegrationDrainageDB Online Portal (sibley.drainagedb.net) provides drainage records, ditch inspections, and AG inspection support for Public Works and Agricultural Inspector functions.
• Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState tax authority linked from Auditor-Treasurer Quick Links; coordinate property tax administration, eCRV filings, tax capacity rates, and revenue data integration.
• Minnesota Secretary of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates election administration, voter registration, statewide election results, caucus finder, and recording-related filings.
• Office of the State Auditor (OSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked from Auditor-Treasurer Quick Links; oversees county financial statements and Statements of Position.
• Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association of Minnesota counties linked from Auditor-Treasurer Quick Links; provides advocacy, resources, and County Resource Directory (PDF).
• Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative (MCCC)moderateTechnology or IntegrationIT cooperative serving Minnesota counties, linked from Auditor-Treasurer Quick Links; supports shared technology and computer services for county operations.
• Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association (MNGFOA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association linked from Auditor-Treasurer Quick Links for finance officers; supports training and best practices.
• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState pension administrator linked from Auditor-Treasurer Quick Links; manages retirement benefits for county employees.
• Tri-Min SystemsmoderateTechnology or IntegrationTechnology vendor linked from Auditor-Treasurer Quick Links (trimingov.com); supports county finance/government systems.
• Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState public health authority linked from Public Health and Recorder Quick Links; referenced for vital statistics, environmental health (MDH Environmental Health), and immunizations.
• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency linked from Public Health & Human Services Quick Links; administers Minnesota Child Support Online, MNBenefits, family child care licensing, child foster care, and adult foster care programs.
• Meeker McLeod Sibley Community Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-county community health services partnership (mmspublichealth.org) linked from Public Health & Human Services and Public Health Quick Links; delivers shared public health services across counties.
• Minnesota Valley Action Council (MN Valley Action Council)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity action agency linked from Public Health & Human Services Quick Links (mnvac.org); provides employment, training, and young adult services.
• Open Door Health CentermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health center linked from Public Health & Human Services Quick Links (odhc.org); provides healthcare access for underserved residents.
• Sibley County Food Shelf / FoodSharemoderateOthersLocal food shelf organization linked from Public Health & Human Services Quick Links (sibleycountyfoodshare.org/home.aspx); coordinates food assistance distribution.
• Horizon Homes (Mental Health Crisis Services)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health crisis services provider linked from Public Health & Human Services Quick Links (horizonhomes.org); provides crisis response and housing support.
• Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement agency linked from Sheriff Quick Links (dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/default.aspx); coordinates criminal investigations and statewide data sharing.
• Minnesota Vine System (VineLink)moderateTechnology or IntegrationVictim notification service linked from Sheriff Quick Links (vinelink.vineapps.com/search/MN/Person); also accessible via the Attorney's office for victim resources.
• Minnesota Historical SocietymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState historical organization linked from Recorder - Genealogy Research Quick Links (mnhs.org); supports genealogical research and historical records.
• Sibley County Historical SocietymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty historical society (sibleycountyhistoricalsociety.com) linked from Recorder - Genealogy Research Quick Links; local history partner.
• Sibley County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal conservation district (sibleswcd.org) linked from Assessor Quick Links; coordinates soil and water conservation, BWSR grant programs, and Wetlands/Water Planning activities.
• Minnesota Department of AgriculturemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agriculture agency linked from Assessor Quick Links for Minnesota Corporate Farm Report and agricultural land data.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency linked from Assessor Quick Links; supports farm planning, soil survey, and agricultural programs.
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency referenced via License Center Quick Links for watercraft, snowmobile, off-highway vehicle, and ATV registration and regulations.
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState environmental agency linked from Feedlots and Solid Waste & Recycling Quick Links; regulates feedlots and solid waste disposal with reference documents.
• Minnesota Valley Regional Rail AuthoritymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rail authority partner linked from Economic Development; coordinates rail infrastructure for the county.
• Twin Cities & Western RailroadmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailroad operator linked from Economic Development; supports freight rail access in Sibley County.
• Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development foundation linked from Economic Development; supports business financing and community development.
• Region 9 Development CommissionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning agency linked from Economic Development; coordinates regional economic and community development.
• Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState economic development agency linked from Economic Development; supports business growth, workforce, and tax credit programs.
• Minnesota State University - Small Business Development Center (MSU-SBDC)moderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSBDC partner linked from Economic Development; provides business plan preparation, financing guidance, and consulting for small businesses in the county.
• Rural MN Energy BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy board partner linked from Economic Development; coordinates rural energy policy and infrastructure.
• Facebook (Leading Sibley Together community page)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity development initiative 'Leading Sibley Together' Facebook Page (facebook.com/Leading-Sibley-Together-1173901872644347) linked from Administration & License Center Quick Links.
• American Red Cross (Serving Southwest Minnesota)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster response partner linked from Emergency Management Quick Links (redcross.org/local/mn-nd-sd.html); coordinates emergency preparedness and disaster relief.
• FEMAmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Emergency Management Agency linked from Emergency Management Quick Links including FEMA for Kids and floodplain/FEMA coordination through Zoning.
• ArcGIS (Esri) - Interactive Recycling Site MapmoderateTechnology or IntegrationEsri ArcGIS platform hosting the Sibley County Interactive Recycling Site Map (nicco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/...).
• Minnesota Work Job Bank (minnesotaworks.net)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerState job bank linked from Human Resources Quick Links; supports county employment outreach.
• University of Minnesota Extension (Coping with Rural Stress)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMN Extension partner linked from Administration & License Center - Extension Quick Links; provides rural stress coping resources and 4-H programming.
• GovernmentJobs.commoderateTechnology or IntegrationEmployment platform powering Sibley County job postings at governmentjobs.com/careers/sibleycountymn.
• CivicPlus iQM2 Meeting ManagementmoderateTechnology or IntegrationCivicPlus iQM2 (sibleycountymn.iqm2.com) powers the Citizen-facing meeting calendar, agendas, and minutes portal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CivicPlus: Civic technology vendor that powers sibleycounty.gov via the CivicEngage CMS, plus Notify Me®, CivicAlerts, iQM2, and Document Center modules. Enabling technology partner whose roadmap and pricing directly shape Sibley County's digital service delivery.
• Granicus: Alternative civic engagement and government technology platform competing with CivicPlus in the local-government CMS, agenda management, and notifications market. Relevant as an adjacent technology peer shaping vendor options for Sibley County.

Direct peers

• Meeker County, MN: Adjacent Minnesota county and active partner with Sibley County in the Meeker McLeod Sibley Community Health Services multi-county public health partnership, indicating overlapping service delivery model and scale.
• Brown County, MN: South-central Minnesota county of comparable rural size. Operates the same core county government functions and faces similar rural tax-base and service-delivery dynamics as Sibley County.
• Renville County, MN: Nearby rural Minnesota county with comparable population size and agricultural economic base. Delivers the same standard county-government service portfolio (sheriff, public works, PHHS, recorder, auditor-treasurer).
• Nicollet County, MN: Neighboring south-central Minnesota county with similar governance structure, departmental organization, and service portfolio. Direct peer for benchmarking service delivery and digital platform adoption.
• McLeod County, MN: Neighboring Minnesota county of similar rural size and service mix. Operates parallel property assessment, public health, public works, and sheriff functions for its own residents, making it the closest functional comparator to Sibley County.

Broad incumbents

• Dakota County, MN: Large suburban Minnesota county with a mature CivicPlus-style digital platform and extensive GIS/online services. Represents a scaled-up version of the same county government service model Sibley County operates.
• Carver County, MN: Larger Minnesota county that has invested in more sophisticated digital services and GIS infrastructure. Serves as a broader-incumbent comparator showing how a same-state county of greater scale operates its civic platform and service portfolio.
• Stearns County, MN: One of Minnesota's larger counties by population, delivering the full county government service catalog at greater scale. Useful as a broad-incumbent benchmark for organizational capacity, technology adoption, and service breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xsibleycounty.gov/twitter
• Facebookfacebook.com/Leading-Sibley-Together-1173901872644347
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sibley-county

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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