Civic Licenses & Permits
Digital-first permit and licensing for residents and businesses
Transform the permit and licensing experience for residents, contractors, and businesses. Online applications, automated fee calculations, plan review workflows, inspection scheduling, and digital issuance — cutting processing times from weeks to days with full audit trail compliance.
85%
Turnaround Improvement
24/7
Online Applications
+60%
Inspection Efficiency
Features
What's included
Online Applications
Residents and contractors apply for building permits, business licenses, sign permits, and pool enclosure permits through a guided online portal.
Plan Review Workflow
Digital plan review with multi-department markup, comment consolidation, revision tracking, and compliance checklist management.
Automated Fee Calculation
Fees calculated automatically based on construction type, valuation, area, and applicable bylaws with deposit and refund management.
Inspection Scheduling
Applicants book inspections online, inspectors receive mobile assignments, and results are recorded with deficiency tracking.
Contractor Registry
Licensed contractor database with insurance tracking, WSIB verification, and qualification management.
Permit Search Portal
Public-facing permit search with real-time status tracking — applicants check their application progress without calling.
Benefits
Why choose this product
- Reduce permit turnaround from 6 weeks to 8 days
- Enable 24/7 application submission
- Eliminate manual fee calculation errors
- Improve inspection scheduling efficiency by 60%
- Provide complete digital audit trail for compliance
Built For
Who uses this product
- Building Officials
- Licensing Clerks
- Inspectors
- Contractors
- Residents
Use Cases
Real-world scenarios
Residential Building Permit
A homeowner applies online for a deck permit, uploads plans, pays the calculated fee, and schedules inspections — all without visiting the municipal office. The permit is issued digitally in 5 business days.
Business License Renewal
Annual business license renewals are sent automatically with online payment. Non-renewing businesses are flagged for follow-up, and the public registry is updated in real-time.
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