Why we built CityMS

For decades, municipal software has been dominated by a few large vendors who charge enterprise prices to small-town budgets. A city of 3,000 people shouldn't pay the same as a city of 300,000—but that's exactly what happens with most vendors.

We saw finance directors struggling with software from the 1990s. We watched cities cobble together spreadsheets because the "real" software was too expensive. We heard auditors complain about missing compliance features that should have been standard.

"We asked: what if a city of 5,000 could have the same caliber software as a city of 500,000—at a price that actually makes sense?"

CityMS is our answer. We built modern, comprehensive municipal software from the ground up. Not a retrofit of legacy code. Not a stripped-down version of enterprise software. A purpose-built system designed for how cities actually work.

Every module is included. GIS isn't an add-on. The citizen portal isn't extra. Payroll isn't a separate contract. You get everything your city needs for one honest price based on population—not on how many features you can afford.

What drives us

Honest pricing

No nickel-and-diming. No surprise add-ons. No bait-and-switch quotes. The price we quote is the price you pay, and it includes everything.

Modern technology

Built with today's tools for today's users. Responsive design, intuitive interfaces, fast performance. No terminal emulators required.

Compliance first

GASB, state auditor requirements, SEFA—we build compliance in from the start, not as an afterthought or expensive add-on.

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Pages & Screens
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Integrated Modules
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States Supported
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Cost Savings

The people behind CityMS

A small team with deep experience in both technology and municipal government.

KT

Kris Taylor

Requirements & Domain Expert

CPA with extensive municipal finance experience. Ensures CityMS meets real-world compliance and operational needs.

Dev

Development Team

Engineering

Full-stack engineers focused on building reliable, secure, and user-friendly software that actually works.

Ops

Support Team

Implementation & Support

Dedicated to getting cities up and running quickly and keeping them successful long-term.

Proudly based in West Virginia

CityMS was born in the Mountain State, built to meet the specific requirements of WV municipalities first—then expanded to serve communities across the region and beyond.

We understand small-town America because we're from small-town America.

South Charleston, WV

Let's talk about your city

We'd love to learn about your challenges and show you how CityMS can help.

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