Madison County picks Catalis for tax and assessment overhaul

Madison County, Idaho, has chosen Catalis to modernize its property assessment, tax administration and escrow management systems. The deal gives Catalis its first Tax & CAMA client in Idaho and expands the company’s Enterprise CAMA footprint to a fifth new state in five years.

Why it matters: - Madison County is replacing separate workflows with one connected system for assessment, tax administration and escrow processing. - The move is designed to improve how the county manages valuation, collections and payment processing. - Catalis gains its first Tax & CAMA customer in Idaho, a sign of broader market expansion for its Enterprise CAMA platform.

What happened: - Madison County, Idaho, selected Catalis to modernize and connect its property assessment, tax administration and escrow management operations. - The announcement was made Sept. 9, 2026. - Catalis said the county’s adoption makes Madison County its first Tax & CAMA client in Idaho. - Catalis said the Enterprise CAMA solution has now expanded into a fifth new state in the past five years.

The details: - The Catalis Tax & CAMA suite supports valuation, tax administration, collections and escrow payment processing on a single platform. - Madison County said it wanted a solution that could support assessment, tax and escrow operations together rather than as separate functions. - Jason Wilburn, Madison County IT Director, said Catalis provides the technology and expertise needed to modernize critical processes and prepare for future county needs. - Steve Ashbacher, Catalis Executive Vice President for Tax & CAMA, called the county’s selection an important milestone and a strong endorsement of the integrated platform.

Between the lines: - The county’s choice points to a push by local governments to reduce system fragmentation and manage property-related workflows in one place. - Catalis is using the win to deepen its state footprint and position its integrated product suite as a broader government modernization tool.

What's next: - Catalis will support Madison County through the implementation and modernization effort. - The county is expected to move forward with the connected Tax & CAMA platform as it prepares for future operational needs.

The bottom line: - Madison County is betting on an integrated technology platform to simplify core property-tax functions, while Catalis adds a meaningful state-level foothold in Idaho.