Online permitting software greatly enhances local government workflows by automating and streamlining the permit application and approval processes. It reduces administrative burdens, improves communication, and enhances transparency, resulting in faster, more efficient operations. With the convenience of online submissions and real-time updates, it empowers both government agencies and applicants. Online permitting software not only saves time and reduces errors but also provides invaluable data for decision-making, making it an essential tool for modernizing and optimizing local government operations.
In this post we'll explore how online permitting software improves workflow for local governments. For more about the WHY, check out in our related post reasons a government should implement online permitting software.
The Problem: Traditional Permitting Process
Traditional paper-based permitting processes are burdened by inefficiency, delays, and increased room for error. These antiquated methods often require applicants to visit government offices in person, leading to time-consuming and inconvenient interactions. The reliance on physical paperwork and manual data entry can result in lost or misfiled documents, causing delays and confusion. Moreover, it's challenging to maintain transparency and provide real-time updates to stakeholders, which can lead to miscommunications and disputes. Paper permitting processes are resource-intensive, slow, and can hinder a government's ability to adapt to changing needs efficiently.
The Solution: Online Permitting Software
Citizenserve permitting software is a comprehensive solution for local governments, addressing the inefficiencies and challenges of paper based systems. Read more about governments going paperless.Offering an intuitive and efficient online portal, citizenserve empowers contractors, residents, and businesses to submit permit applications and related documents online, reducing the need for in-person visits and streamlining the entire process. With built-in communication tools and real-time updates, Citizenserve ensures that stakeholders remain informed and engaged. Our software provides governments with a robust toolset for data management, analysis, and compliance tracking, ultimately improving overall efficiency, transparency, and service quality. Citizenserve offers the necessary modernization to enhance local government workflows, ensuring they can better serve their constituents while adapting to evolving demands. Visit our Permitting Solutions page fore more details. And if you still aren't convinced about the benefits of online permitting software, read this article about why government software saves time and money and this one on the benefits of integrated government software. And if you'd like to see how our software really works, enter your information below to Request a Live Demo, today.
Success Stories
Citizenserve works with each of our customers to roll out a highly configurable online permitting system with a set of robust features and unlimited customer support after they go live. Check out how some of our customers are using citizenserve to offer online permitting to their constituents:
- Watch this short video on Village of Lombard's online permitting software to introduce their constituents to their new online portal.
- Read about how Somerville, Massachusetts went paperless by adopting citizenserve e-government services.
- Listen to this Infomaniacs Interview from the City of Bryan, Texas, about their online permitting portal.
- Learn how Clifton Park, IL used citizenserve's online permitting software for Managing Building Escrow Accounts.
Choosing the Right Software
When selecting online permitting software, consider key features such as streamlined online application submission through an online portal, workflow automation to expedite approvals and turnaround times, efficient document management, and comprehensive communication tools to enhance interactions between government staff and applicants. Additional features, such as robust reporting and compliance tracking capabilities to ensure regulatory adherence, and integration with other government systems will provide a holistic view of your permit applications. Citizenserve offers secure and reliable technology. You'll want strong data security and public portals for transparency, as well as included staff and constituent training and ongoing customer support. Offering these key features and more, citizenserve empowers local governments to modernize their permitting processes, enhance service quality, and adapt to changing needs effectively.
To learn how citizenserve can serve your community with it's online permitting software, enter your information below to Request a Live Demo, today!
