Accela provides the most robust, interactive, real-time e-permitting solutions for government agencies, enabling contractors and the public to apply for and obtain building permits, track the status of permits, and schedule inspections online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Proven Products, Experienced Professionals
Leveraging more than 20 years of experience and exceptional domain knowledge in developing and installing government software applications, Accela has created the largest installed base in the industry. Accela permit automation systems are currently running in over 300 client agencies nationwide. In 1999, our permit automation software was used to regulate over $100 billion in construction, impacting 20% of the U.S. population.

Broad Array of Products to Meet Changing Market Needs
Accela offers an end-to-end solution for building and planning agencies seeking to streamline and automate the management of the permit issuance process. Our product line includes a robust back-office ERP solution, a highly flexible middleware product to facilitate integration of Web-enabling technologies, and an ASP (application service product) option for small or budget-constrained agencies seeking a cost-effective way to automate their departments.

Accela was created from the merger of two leading firms in the permitting industry, Sierra Computer Systems, Inc. and OpenData Systems, Inc.