Permit backlogs delay construction projects, frustrate developers, and slow community growth. Outdated, manual permitting processes create long wait times for approvals, hinder site inspections, and slow certificate issuance. Modernizing the permitting process can drastically reduce these inefficiencies and create positive impact for local economies.
The Problem with Manual Permitting Processes
Traditional permitting methods rely on manual, paper-based systems. Every step—from visiting agency offices to filling out forms, waiting for approvals, and scheduling inspections—introduces bottlenecks. Manual permitting processes can extend issuance times. For builders, these delays can mean expensive downtime and project disruptions. For agencies, it results in mounting workloads and inefficiencies that make it harder to serve the public effectively.
How Accela Automates and Streamlines the Process
The Accela Civic Application is a cloud-based solution that eliminates manual processes by automating each step of the permitting workflow. Accela supports online applications, document uploads, and electronic fee payments. By removing paper-based steps, the solution enables agencies to process more applications in a fraction of the time, which reduces permit approval times from weeks to days.
Benefits of Modernizing Permitting
- Faster Permit Issuance: With Accela, users can access a 24/7/365 online portal to request permits, pay fees, and upload documentation. All internal agency workflows and approval processes can be automated, which drastically reduce the time required to manually process paperwork.
- Increased Transparency: Builders can track the status of their permits in real-time through the Accela portal. Real-time tracking provides external stakeholders with more control and reduces the need for back-and-forth communication with agencies.
- Improved Inspection Efficiency: Inspectors using Accela’s mobile app can perform on-site inspections directly from their devices, which reduces paperwork and allows staff to conduct more inspections each day.
- Revenue Growth for Agencies: With Accela’s streamlined process, agencies can issue more permits in less time, leading to increased fee collection.
- Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Simplifying the permitting process makes it easier for builders to do business with the government. More business leads to happier citizens and promotes economic growth.
Partnering with 3SG Plus for Success
3SG Plus is an authorized Accela reseller, integrator, and professional services provider. We work with municipalities to design, implement, and support Accela solutions designed to optimize efficiency and maximize return on investment. We help agencies can customize the Accela platform to fit their specific needs, so they can operate more effectively without additional staffing.
Municipalities can trust Accela and 3SG Plus to eliminate their permitting bottlenecks and transform the way they operate, ultimately fostering a safer, more vibrant community. By investing in Accela Civic Applications and leveraging 3SG Plus’s expertise, your agency can drastically cut down permit approval times and provide a more efficient, transparent service to your constituents.