Local governments can save valuable time by using efficient, online community development software. The right software can be a major time saver.
These are the top 10 ways Cloudpermit saves governments time:
1. Always Receive Complete Applications
Governments always receive complete applications from the public with Cloudpermit. Our software has mandatory data input fields, so applicants must fill out every prompt before they can submit their applications.
This saves staff countless hours chasing applicants for missing information. Instead, they receive the full permit, planning, or licensing application the first time.
2. Perform Inspections in the Field
Inspectors can perform on-site mobile inspections. Instead of having to jot down notes with pen and paper on-site and then re-enter the same information at the office, they only need to do the work once.
Staff can upload photos, input notes, and access specific inspection checklists from any mobile device for greater efficiency.
3. Gain Support from Communities During Natural Disasters
Governments can gain essential support during natural disasters with online software. Cloudpermit has an unlimited user license, so when disaster strikes, it’s easy and free to add more help.
Other communities can provide aid from different locations and quickly help respond, issue orders, and update notes.
4. Remote Access to Information
Building, planning & zoning, and code enforcement departments can have remote access to their information, including to view business licenses. This means staff do not need to be present in the office or use their specific office computer to work on projects. They can access Cloudpermit on any mobile device.
This saves staff a lot of travel time. It can also speed up the development approval process because they can work on projects at their convenience instead of having to wait until the next time they're back at the office.
5. Cut Down on Administrative Time
Applicants no longer need to travel to their government office to submit applications, pay fees, or ask questions – they can do everything online.
They can ask questions online with time-stamped messages, so they no longer need to make phone calls, send emails, or visit the office. This means that government staff cut down on significant administrative time since all conversations are in one place for reduced emails, phone calls, and office visits.
6. Collaborate with Other Departments Seamlessly
They can do everything online, including ask direct or group time-stamped messages. This saves valuable time spent on phone calls, emails, and front counter visits. It’s easier to track when it’s in one place.
Departments can circulate applications for feedback and seamlessly share important information. This is especially helpful in emergencies when fire departments need to know property owner information.
7. Seamless Data Management
Online data storage makes managing data much simpler and more effective. Staff can create reports with just a few clicks with Cloudpermit.
This makes it faster to report to other authorities, predict future trends, and find important patterns in communities, like more complaints in one neighborhood over another.
8. Interactive Online Maps with GIS Integration
Cloudpermit integrates with the government’s GIS for seamless mapping. Staff can visually understand their community in a greater way by seeing inspections, permits, and complaints on the same map.
Inspectors can plan inspection routes with Google Maps to optimize their time.
9. Automatic Status Updates and Notifications
Applicants, builders, contractors, and other stakeholders receive automatic status updates about their permits, licenses, and inspections via Cloudpermit. Staff do not need to manually update stakeholders anymore, and instead, can significantly reduce incoming questions.
10. Greater Efficiency in Processes
Local governments can achieve greater efficiency with Cloudpermit. It is user-friendly, end-to-end, and fully online. It speeds up the development approval process by 80% compared to paper-based systems.
Learn what other governments have shared about its staff’s great experiences with Cloudpermit here.
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