Permits

RATING:

4.8

(5)
Overview

About Permits

Permits is an inspection software that helps businesses document activities on permits, document electronic plans, and generate custom reports. Key features include issue permits, plan check tracking, department approvals, permit fee estimates and inspection scheduling. The platform enables managers to capture inspection photos and generate permit contracts using mobile devices. Additionally, Permits lets stakeholders integrate the system with several third-party applications including Google Maps.

Permits Pricing

Permits offers 3 different subscription types - Permits Basic, Permits Tech, and Permits Pro - based on features required. Contact CityTech Solutions for more information.

Starting price: 

$15,000.00 per year

Free trial: 

Not Available

Free version: 

Not Available

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Permits Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

5

Customer Support

5

Value for money

5

Functionality

4.5

Most Helpful Reviews for Permits

5 Reviews

Allen

Government Administration, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed September 2020

CityTech Solutions

The plan review solution allows us to coordinate the efforts of 12 different departments in one location. Departments in satellite locations around the city can access the system, review documents, provide approvals that otherwise would have required them to drive to City Hall to do saving time and manpower.

PROS

The "all in one place" approach to permit records, inspections, plan review and fees places all the information in one location on one screen with buttons for access that do not remove the user from the record. Not having to move forward and backwards through the system chasing data is a tremendous time saver!

CONS

There is very little that I dislike about the software.

Reason for choosing Permits

EnerGov permitting was an enterprise solution and just seemed too big and expensive. Accela was too much like Kelly Permitting and we needed new and fresh ideas for record management.

Reasons for switching to Permits

While Kelly Permitting fulfilled a need at one time, the developers decided not to improve or upgrade the product. As our needs changed we had to look elsewhere for a solutions to our permitting needs.

Barry

Government Administration, 201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed September 2020

CityTech Software

The iPad feature allowing field inspectors to see a full view of the record instead of a scaled down version is a great value. Having all the information available cuts down on calls to the office and failed inspections due to insufficient information.

PROS

The continuity from plan review to permitting to inspections to certificate of occupancy is contained in a single record. The data for the project is easily accessible for the inspectors. The integrated maps allow a street view of the structure to be inspected making it easier to find. The permit tech and building official have instant access to record updates when changes are made on a record to answer contractor questions.

CONS

In some of areas of our county cell signals are spotty and connectivity can be difficult.

William

Government Administration, 51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review.

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed September 2020

Permit Software

Our largest success with this software was the online portal for submitting drawings and permit request. The system automatically builds the permit from the data supplied by the online user.

PROS

The most frequent function I use is the search feature. Virtually every field on the permit record is searchable. In addition I can combine search criteria to narrow results to a pinpoint! The software is menu driven with many pre-populated fields that allow you to select items and not enter each required amount of data. The dashboard display is great! It shows graphics of the most required data for quick viewing.

CONS

I would like to see the reporting system be expanded to allow more individual searches.

Florence

Government Administration, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed July 2020

Reveiw for CityTech Permits

Daily Cash Receipts reporting in the Finance Department is extremely helpful. As the city needs back up documentation for historical purposes; the standardized reporting features has the capability to capture what the user needs. If not, the Customer Support Team will assist and show you how to obtain the reporting required.

PROS

The process was a smooth transition. The reports are user friendly. The Customer Support is outstanding. Instant response to questions, concerns, very patient and professional at all times. The software also has the reporting feature for quarterly reporting to the State which automatically summarizes what is needed for reporting purposes instantly. For Cash Receipts, the summary reports form CityTech, is very efficient has increased our productivity as we are now able to utilize these reports in a timely fashion.

CONS

All the reports, and concerns were addressed with CityTech Permits. Most of our questions they had a solution and were taken care of. The standardized reporting features are user friendly. Any question(s) they arise we always get Customer Service Response instantly on the same day.

Reasons for switching to Permits

Community Development Department was looking for an efficient updated software program.

Aneli

Government Administration, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed December 2021

Review

PROS

Improved communication between Planning, Building and the applicant. One of the many perks were I was able to be very well organized, see when projects were due, and if any pending items were required.

CONS

There were no issues with the software very easy to use.

5 Reviews