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Manual permitting and licensing processes can stall community development and frustrate residents and entrepreneurs.
But when you digitize your processes with GovBuilt, community projects move forward without unnecessary delays and residents gain easier access to essential services. By enhancing accessibility, reducing errors, and supporting sustainable practices, GovBuilt helps local governments build stronger communities.
Let’s explore six ways GovBuilt can benefit your community.
1. Speeds Up Community Planning and Development
Slow permitting processes can delay important community projects, from building new parks to upgrading local infrastructure.
With GovBuilt, you can process applications more quickly so that essential community enhancements aren’t stuck in a bureaucratic backlog.
One of the most common frustrations in the permitting process is the rejection of applications due to minor errors or missing information. GovBuilt reduces this pain point by incorporating automated checks and validations. These features ensure that applications are complete and correct before submission, reducing the likelihood of rejections and the need for resubmissions.
This acceleration benefits everyone, from homeowners looking to renovate to city planners aiming to develop public spaces that enhance the quality of life for all residents.
2. Boosts Local Economic Development
Thriving local economies are built on the success of small businesses and entrepreneurs. However, lengthy and complicated permitting and licensing processes can deter potential business owners and slow down economic growth.
By simplifying business licensing, GovBuilt encourages entrepreneurship and supports local job creation. When businesses can start operating sooner, they contribute to the community’s economic vitality, creating a ripple effect that benefits everyone—from increased job opportunities to more vibrant local commerce.
Plus, GovBuilt makes it easier to stay on top of license renewals. Not only do business owners get automated reminders, but GovBuilt auto-populates most of the information on the renewal form so applications can be completed in minutes rather than hours. This helps business owners avoid costly penalties and disruptions.
“We got hundreds of [business license] renewals the same day we sent out notices [through GovBuilt], which is the quickest turnaround we’ve ever had. Normally it would take a couple of weeks before we started seeing a big response.”
3. Enhances Accessibility for All Community Members
Access to government services should be a right for every community member, regardless of their physical abilities or technological skills. Traditional permitting processes often rely heavily on in-person visits and paperwork, which can be inaccessible for people with disabilities, older adults, or those without reliable transportation.
GovBuilt breaks down these barriers by offering an ADA-compliant online platform. Its user-friendly design includes features like screen reader compatibility and mobile-friendly access, ensuring that all residents can easily navigate the permitting and licensing processes. This inclusivity empowers more people to apply for permits and licenses.
4. Supports Eco-Friendly Initiatives
Traditional permitting and licensing systems often generate a significant amount of paper through forms, copies, and physical records. Not only does this increase your carbon footprint, but paper documents are also an estimated 141x more expensive to store than digital ones.
GovBuilt helps local governments adopt more sustainable practices by digitizing the entire permitting process.
With GovBuilt, residents and businesses can submit applications, pay fees, and receive approvals entirely online, eliminating the need for paper documents. This shift also cuts down on the carbon emissions associated with mailing and transporting physical forms. By supporting eco-friendly initiatives, GovBuilt enables communities to take tangible steps toward their environmental goals, fostering a greener and more sustainable future.
5. Enhances Public Safety
Traditional permitting processes can sometimes overlook critical safety checks due to human error or outdated systems. In GovBuilt, each inspection type comes with a built-in checklist that reduces the mental load and likelihood of errors.
With GovBuilt, local governments can quickly identify and address potential safety issues in construction and business activities. Whether it’s ensuring that building permits comply with the latest safety codes or that businesses meet health and safety regulations, GovBuilt provides a reliable framework for maintaining high standards across the community. This proactive approach not only protects residents but also builds trust in local government’s ability to safeguard public well-being.
By enhancing public safety, GovBuilt contributes to a safer environment for everyone, making the community a more attractive place to live, work, and do business.
Strengthens Community Resilience and Disaster Response
In a natural disaster, quick action is essential for recovery and rebuilding efforts. Traditional permitting processes can become a bottleneck during emergencies, delaying essential repairs and construction when the community needs them most. GovBuilt enhances community resilience by enabling quicker processing of permits for rebuilding and repairs, ensuring that the recovery process can begin without unnecessary delays.
GovBuilt’s streamlined approach allows local governments to prioritize and expedite permits related to disaster response, such as those needed for emergency shelters, infrastructure repairs, or temporary housing. By reducing bureaucratic hurdles, GovBuilt ensures that communities can respond swiftly to crises, minimizing the impact on residents and helping them return to normalcy faster.
What’s Next?
Ready to transform your community’s permitting and licensing processes? Explore how GovBuilt can be customized to meet your unique needs, making government services more efficient, accessible, and sustainable. Fill out the form below and discover the difference GovBuilt can make today