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Citizen Self-Service Portal For Online Permitting And Licensing

CSSP GRAPHICOnline Permitting: Citizen Self-Service Portal
All residents, businesses, or contractors seeking a permit must utilize the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. The portal provides users with a robust user interface and helpful tools including a user profile that will allow submitters to track their permit process in real time, upload documents, schedule inspections, and communicate with staff.

Citizen Self-Service Portal
By signing up for the City's new Self Service Portal, users can:
  • Apply for building permits (fencing, decks, driveways, pools, etc.), upload documents, schedule inspections, communicate with staff, and track your permitting process
  • Experience a better user experience on desktop and mobile
  • Schedule a building permit inspection
  • Special Event Permits
  • Liquor Licenses
  • Business Licenses
  • Zoning Entitlements and Applications
Sign up or access the Citizen Self-Service Portal here

Instructions on how to create a Citizen Self-Service account.
View step-by-step directions on how to Apply for a Permit online here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 630-530-3030.