Transparent Civic Website Pricing
Investment levels for website builds and ongoing maintenance partnerships.
Why Civic Websites Are Different
Municipal, township, and chamber websites have requirements that generic web agencies often overlook. Accessibility isn't optional—it's a legal requirement. Transparency features like meeting management and document archives aren't just nice to have—they're essential for public trust and often mandated by law.
Our pricing reflects the specialized expertise required to build civic websites that actually serve their communities. We don't adapt commercial templates—we build purpose-designed solutions for government and civic organizations.
Every engagement includes ADA compliance, proper information architecture for civic needs, and training that ensures your staff can maintain the site effectively. This isn't extra—it's fundamental to what we deliver.
Website Build Engagement
Custom website design and development tailored to your civic organization. Every build includes accessibility compliance, training, and launch support.
Small Municipality / Township
Starting at $8,500
For smaller communities with straightforward needs.
- ✓Up to 20 pages
- ✓Custom responsive design
- ✓ADA compliant
- ✓Meeting management
- ✓Document repository
- ✓Staff training
- ✓Content migration
Mid-Size Municipality / Chamber
Starting at $15,000
Comprehensive solution for active communities.
- ✓Up to 50 pages
- ✓Custom responsive design
- ✓ADA compliant
- ✓Advanced meeting management
- ✓Department/office sections
- ✓Online forms
- ✓Event calendar
- ✓News/announcement system
- ✓Staff directory
- ✓Full content migration
Large / Complex Organizations
Starting at $25,000
Enterprise solution for larger communities.
- ✓Unlimited pages
- ✓Custom responsive design
- ✓ADA compliant
- ✓Multiple department sites
- ✓Custom integrations
- ✓Advanced search
- ✓Multi-language support
- ✓Dedicated project manager
- ✓Extended training
All builds include accessibility compliance, content migration, staff training, and 30 days post-launch support.
Final pricing is determined after understanding your specific needs.
Ongoing Civic Partnership
Website maintenance and support to keep your civic website secure, accessible, and effective. Choose the level of partnership that fits your needs.
| Features | Basic Civic Care $150/month | Standard Civic Partnership $350/month | Full-Service Civic Partner $650/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Hosting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSL Certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Daily Backups | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security Updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uptime Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accessibility Monitoring | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content Update Hours | — | 2 hrs/month | 5 hrs/month |
| Staff Training | — | Annual | Quarterly |
| Support Response | 48 hours | Next business day | Same business day |
| Emergency Support | — | — | ✓ |
| Monthly Reports | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Strategy Review | — | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you require long-term contracts?
Website build projects are single engagements with clear deliverables. Ongoing maintenance partnerships are typically annual agreements but can be cancelled with 30 days notice. We believe in earning your continued partnership through quality service.
What's included in hosting?
Managed hosting includes server resources, SSL certificates, daily backups, uptime monitoring, and technical infrastructure. Hosting is included in all maintenance tiers. For build-only clients, we can host your site or deploy to your preferred hosting environment.
Can you respond to formal RFPs?
Yes. We're experienced with municipal procurement processes and regularly respond to formal RFPs. We can provide detailed proposals, references from similar civic clients, and presentations to boards or councils as needed.
What are your response times for support?
Response times depend on your maintenance tier. Full-Service partners receive same-business-day response and emergency support. Standard partners receive next-business-day response. Basic maintenance includes email support with 48-hour response time.
How do content update hours work?
Maintenance plans include monthly content update hours for changes you need but don't have time to make. Unused hours don't roll over. If you need more support, additional hours can be purchased at agreed-upon rates.
What's a strategy call vs. a free audit?
A strategy call is a 15-minute conversation to discuss your needs and determine if we're a good fit. A free civic website audit is a preliminary review of your homepage and accessibility issues—a sample of what we'd discover in a full audit.
Do you work with grant funding?
Yes. Many civic organizations use grant funding for website projects. We can provide documentation needed for grant applications and work with your timeline and reporting requirements.
What if our needs don't fit your standard tiers?
Our tiers represent common needs, but every organization is different. We're happy to discuss custom arrangements that fit your specific requirements and budget. Schedule a call to discuss.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Schedule a free 15-minute strategy call. We'll discuss your needs and provide a clear proposal tailored to your organization.
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