Town Of Stratton

What Town Of Stratton does

The Town of Stratton is a municipal government entity in Windham County, Vermont, covering approximately 40 square miles, of which roughly 70% is owned by the Green Mountain National Forest. Operating under a Selectboard form of government with elected officials, the town delivers a standard suite of municipal services to its residents and property owners: property tax assessment and collection, vital records issuance (marriage and dog licenses), land records recording, zoning and building permitting, planning and subdivision review, highway maintenance, refuse and recycling under a Pay-As-You-Throw program, recreation facilities, and coordination of police, fire, and rescue services. Service distribution occurs through the Town Office at 9 West Jamaica Road, an online payment portal hosted by Municipay, a mail/drop box, and a phone payment system.

The underlying "platform" is essentially a municipal government operations stack comprising an informational website at townofstrattonvt.com (hosted via GoDaddy Webs), the Municipay third-party payment processing system, and standard office administrative tools. The town does not operate any proprietary technology of its own and depends on third-party partnerships for specialized capabilities: Winhall Police for resort-area law enforcement, the Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. for fire protection, Southwestern New Hampshire Fire Mutual Aid for 911 dispatch coordination, the Windham Solid Waste Management District for waste policy, the Windham Regional Commission for regional planning, and the Windham Central Supervisory Union for school administrative oversight. There is no public API, no mobile application, and no AI/ML capability disclosed across any service line.

Town funding is generated primarily through property tax assessments (billed mid-August with two installments: 60% due September 15 and 40% due February 15) plus a series of transaction-based fees: $15 per page for recording deeds, mortgages, and liens; $1.50 per e-check and 3% (with $3 minimum) per credit/debit card transaction via Municipay; one-time fees for dog licensing (due April 1), marriage licenses, and zoning/building permits (required for any construction footprint greater than 100 square feet); and ancillary sales such as town history books at $40 each. Customer segments include primary residents and property owners, resort-area property owners near Stratton Mountain, developers and builders requiring permits, and families using the independent Stratton School District.

Name

Town Of Stratton

Legal name

Town of Stratton, Vermont

Website

https://townofstrattonvt.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Town of Stratton is a small municipal government in Windham County, Vermont providing property tax collection, vital records, zoning/building permits, planning, highway maintenance, refuse/recycling, recreation, and emergency services coordination to residents and property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax collection
• Zoning and permitting
• Vital records management
• Emergency response coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

West Wardsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: Property tax bills mailed by mid-August, collected in two installments: 60% due September 15th and 40% due February 15th. Tax bills reflect ownership as of April 1st of each year.
2. Land Records and Recording Fees: Fees for recording land records including Deeds, Mortgages, Liens. Fee is $15.00 per page.
3. Online Payment Processing Fees: E-checks/ACH: $1.50 per transaction fee charged by payment processing company. Credit/Debit cards: 3% ($3.00 minimum) per transaction fee.
4. Refuse Disposal (Pay-As-You-Throw): Pay-As-You-Throw program mandated by the State to encourage recycling by charging for refuse disposal. Recycling is free with exception of some items such as electronics.
5. Dog Licensing: Dog license renewals due by April 1st each year.
6. Marriage Licenses: Marriage licenses issued by Town Office during normal business hours.
7. Zoning and Building Permits: Construction footprint greater than 100 sq. ft. requires a zoning permit. Various permit applications available including Access Permit, Zoning Permit, Subdivision Permit, and Boundary Line Adjustment applications.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Town of Stratton, Vermont is a municipal government that delivers public services to residents and property owners, including property tax collection (online via Municipay and in-person), land records recording, vital records (marriage licenses, dog licensing), zoning and building permits, planning and subdivision review, highway maintenance, refuse and recycling collection (Pay-As-You-Throw), recreation facilities, and coordination of police, fire, and rescue emergency services. The town website serves as the primary digital portal for forms, ordinances, meeting minutes, and community information.

Product overview

The Town of Stratton, Vermont operates a municipal government website providing access to core public services. The offering is a collection of interconnected municipal services rather than a unified software product. Key service areas include: Town Clerk and vital records services, Treasurer/Tax Collector with online payment capabilities via Municipay, Assessors' Office (Listers) for property valuations, Planning & Permitting for zoning and construction permits, Recreation facilities including the Stratton Recreation Area and Town Forest trails, Highway Department and Transfer Station for waste management, and Police/Rescue/Fire emergency coordination services. The website serves as the primary digital portal for residents to access forms, meeting minutes, tax information, permit applications, and community resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stratton Town Garage & Transfer Station: Highway Department and Transfer Station operations including road maintenance, winter sand, gravel, mowing, and roadside mowing services.
• Stratton Recreation Area
• Stratton Town Forest
• Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Co.

Products and services

• Municipal Government Services Core municipal services including Town Clerk, Treasurer/Tax Collector, Assessors' Office (Listers), Planning & Permitting, Selectboard, School Board, Police/Rescue/Fire coordination, Fire Warden, Highway Department, Transfer Station, and Cemetery Commission, delivered to residents and property owners of Stratton.
• Online Tax Payment System Online payment service for property tax bills via Municipay platform, accepting e-checks/ACH ($1.50 transaction fee) and credit/debit cards (3% fee, $3.00 minimum). Also offers phone payments at 802-896-8810 and automatic tax payment program via direct debit for Stratton property owners.
• Planning & Permitting Services Zoning permits, subdivision permits, access permits for driveways, boundary line adjustments, building project guidelines, and compliance with Zoning Ordinance (2016) effective 3/1/2016 and Subdivision Regulations (2017) for property owners, builders, and developers in Stratton.
• Land Records Recording Recording of land records including Deeds, Mortgages, and Liens at $15.00 per page, maintained by the Town Clerk for property owners, genealogists, and researchers.
• Highway Department & Transfer Station Highway maintenance, roadwork, and waste management services including a Pay-As-You-Throw recycling program operated by the Stratton Town Garage and Refuse & Recycling Center. Town is a member of the Windham Solid Waste Management District.
• Police, Rescue & Fire Coordination Services Emergency response coordination including Winhall Police Dept. for the Resort area, Vermont State Police for non-resort areas, Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Co., and mutual aid through Southwestern New Hampshire Fire Mutual Aid. Also provides animal control and game warden services.
• Recreation Services Recreation facilities and outdoor activities including Stratton Recreation Area (baseball field, basketball court, cross country ski trails, sledding hill, playground), Stratton Town Forest with hiking and biking trails, and access to Green Mountain National Forest areas including Grout Pond and Somerset Reservoir.
• Planning Commission & Zoning Board Services Planning Commission oversight of land use, subdivision reviews, Act 250 compliance, and adoption of Town Plan 2020, including ZBA (Zoning Board of Adjustment) hearings and approvals for subdivisions and variances.
• Fire Warden Services Fire Warden services for the Town of Stratton, provided by Boomer Walker out of the office at 497 Strat.-Arl. Rd., supporting wildfire safety, burn permits, and related field operations.
• Stratton School District Governance K-12 education governance for local families through the Stratton School Board, a single-town school district permitted by the Vermont Agency of Education to remain independent of Act 46 consolidation. Operates within the Windham Central Supervisory Union (WCSU).
• Vital Records and Licensing Services Marriage licenses issued by the Town Office during normal business hours and dog license renewals due by April 1st each year, delivered by the Town Clerk to residents.
• Stratton History Books The History of Stratton Vermont and Family History Supplement perfect-bound books sold by the Stratton Town Office at $40.00 each plus $3.50 postage ($5.00 for two books mailed together), for genealogists and history researchers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Winhall Police DepartmentcoreOthersPolice coverage for the Stratton Resort Area provided by Winhall Police Dept. at (802) 297-2121. Automatic burglar alarms within the Resort should be registered with this department.
• Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Co.coreOthersLocated at 5 Brazers Way in Stratton, Phone 297-2950. Responsible for fire protection and requires registration of automatic fire alarm systems. Installation of Knox Box required.
• Southwestern New Hampshire Fire Mutual AidcoreOthersFire and Rescue calls directed through 911 via Southwestern New Hampshire Fire Mutual Aid system. Multiple local Fire and Rescue units may respond.
• Windham Solid Waste Management DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStratton is a member of the Windham Solid Waste Management District. The District handles waste management policies including Pay-As-You-Throw program implementation.
• Windham Regional CommissionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerStratton is a member of the Windham Regional Commission (WRC) which provides regional planning and coordination services.
• Green Mountain ClubmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Appalachian Trail and Vermont's Long Trail cross Stratton. Trails are maintained by the Green Mountain Club. Caretakers Hugh and Jeanne Joudry maintain the Stratton Fire Tower.
• Carlos Otis Stratton Mountain ClinicmoderateOthersLocal medical clinic listed as a responder to Fire and Rescue calls in Stratton.
• Vermont 211minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTown refers residents to VT 211 website and phone line (211) for assistance with wide-range issues. Additional resources include Help Me Grow VT, Singlecare, and CARE.
• Winhall-Stratton Fire DistrictmoderateOthersResort property owners are directed to Winhall-Stratton Fire District's webpage for Water and Sewer Systems questions for the Resort area.
• VAST (Vermont Association of Snowmobile Travelers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSnowmobile trail users must have appropriate registrations through VAST and be members of a local club to access trails in Stratton.
• Windham Central Supervisory UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStratton is a member of the Windham Central Supervisory Union (WCSU) which provides administrative oversight and support for the school district.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Granicus: Government technology platform for civic engagement, communications, and meeting management; addresses the public-meeting, website, and citizen-communication functions Stratton delivers through its basic municipal site.
• CivicPlus: Municipal website, content management, and civic engagement vendor serving thousands of small cities and towns; directly comparable to the website/portal layer Stratton relies on at townofstrattonvt.com.
• OpenGov: Government financial management and budgeting software vendor whose products (budgeting, accounting, transparency) overlap with the Treasurer/Tax Collector and Selectboard budget oversight functions Stratton performs.
• Tyler Technologies: Large public-sector software provider offering ERP, tax/assessment, and civic software to municipalities; broad incumbent whose products address many of the back-office administrative functions Stratton performs manually today.

Regional players

• Town of Winhall, Vermont: Neighboring Vermont town whose police department provides Resort-area police coverage for Stratton and which was previously in a school-district merger discussion; similar small-town scale and resort-area exposure.
• Town of Wardsboro, Vermont: Adjacent Vermont town participating in Stratton's fire and rescue mutual aid network, sharing the same rural Windham County municipal services profile and limited scale.
• Town of Dover, Vermont: Neighboring Windham County, Vermont town connected to Stratton via mutual aid for fire and rescue services, with comparable small-town municipal operations and similar reliance on regional partnerships.
• Town of Jamaica, Vermont: Similar small Vermont town in Windham County with comparable municipal service footprint, scale, and reliance on regional commissions for planning and emergency coordination.
• Town of Londonderry, Vermont: Mutual aid partner for rescue services, sharing comparable rural municipal service delivery, volunteer emergency service reliance, and regional planning affiliations in Windham County.

Others

• Windham Regional Commission: Regional planning organization of which Stratton is a member, providing regional planning, coordination, and technical assistance services to member towns; comparable as an enabler of municipal capacity rather than a competing entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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