Deciding on Community Development Software? See Why Cloudpermit is a Great Choice
November 29, 2022Cloudpermit has changed the localgov software industry. For years, we’ve been working with hundreds of local governments to provide our online community development software. We have partnerships in over 20 U.S. states and have been recognized as one of the global leaders in this industry.
So, how is our software different from the rest?
Affordable Cost
Most local government software is not accessible. Community development software is often only available to the largest cities with the biggest budgets.
Cloudpermit ensures local governments of all sizes can access online and simple software. Quotes are determined by a multitude of factors that help ensure each community is priced to reflect its population size.
- Steve Pitt, a Permit Specialist with the Vancouver Airport Authority
User-Friendly Software
Oftentimes, community development software is hard to use. It requires installations, manual updates, and a lot of technical ability from those using it.
Our software is user-friendly and intuitive. Users can access our online software via their internet connection without any installations, manual updates, or technical abilities.
- Marcus Serrano, Village Administrator for the Village of Buchanan in New York
Unlimited User Licenses
Most software companies charge local governments by user. Depending on annual budgets, this could mean that if a new staff member comes on board, the software can become unaffordable.
Cloudpermit has an unlimited user license model. The number of staff using the software has no impact on cost. This also means that everyone can access the software at the same time, which is especially critical in responding to a natural disaster.
- Kyle Rainbow, Township of Uxbridge’s Director of Development Services
End-to-End Experience
Local governments often must choose between an easy software experience for staff or citizens as few software options offer both.
Government staff, the development community, and citizens use the same simple software with Cloudpermit as our solutions are end-to-end. Staff understands what citizens access as they access the same intuitive solutions themselves.
- Walied Zekry, Chief Building Official for the Township of Ramara
Online Flexibility
Traditional software solutions must be manually installed and can only be used on specific computers. Staff must work in the office and cannot work in the field, so they are forced to take notes on-site, and then reinput those same notes back at their desk. Citizens must travel to the government office when required which limits who can access government services, and when (as many people typically work in the same office hours as most local governments).
Cloudpermit offers online and cloud-based flexibility to all users. All users can use any mobile device to access their building permitting, planning & zoning, and code enforcement projects. Staff can work in the field from their phone or tablet without needing to go back to the office to record them. Citizens can do work from home (like applying for building permits) at any time.
Fast Implementation
Not all local government software is made the same and many require coding. It can take years to get up and running with software which can have a negative impact on the time and stress of all staff involved.
Our software does configuration, not customization. This means there is no coding required. Our solutions are out-of-the-box (ready for staff to use) so once training and basic configuration are done, staff can begin a new digital journey.
- Julie Wicker, the Town of Wilson’s Clerk