Tips for Steering Clear of Common Permit Application Mistakes

Navigating the building permit application process can be daunting, particularly for new developers, first-time applicants, and community members alike. Without the right systems in place, it can become even more challenging.

However, online permit tracking software offers a streamlined solution to simplify the application process for both applicants and government staff.

Check out our tips for steering clear of common permit application mistakes:

• Review application requirements
• Double-check information
• Ensure legibility
• Ask questions
• Keep track of deadlines
• Ensure contact info is up to date
• Submit completed application
  
  

Review Application Requirements

Before initiating a permit application, it’s crucial to carefully review the application requirements to ensure a comprehensive understanding of all necessary information and where to find it.

Double-Check Information

It’s important to double-check the information required in an application and ensure that you have filled out everything properly.

Ensure Legibility

Make sure that everything is legible, like attached drawings.

Ask Questions

Ask questions to the respective government staff for clarity if any requirements are unclear.

Users can ask questions online in Cloudpermit to eliminate paper and emails. They can send time-stamped direct and group messages to receive timely responses.

Keep Track of Deadlines

Keep track of deadlines to avoid asking repeated questions or making late payments.

Cloudpermit automatically sends notifications when payments are due, so applicants do not need to worry about keeping track of this information.

Ensure Contact Information is Up to Date

Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are used for easy communication.

Cloudpermit automatically sends email notifications when the status of a permit or inspection changes, so ensuring the right email address is used is important.

Submit Completed Applications

Double check that all information has been inputted.

Cloudpermit makes this easy since applicants must fill out all mandatory input fields before they can submit their application. Our cloud-based software automatically saves an application’s progress and applicants can only submit their application when all information has been collected.