Accela Helps You Meet the Online Permitting Mandate, On Time
California Assembly Bill 920 requires cities and counties with 150,000+ residents to provide online permit submission, real‑time status tracking, and 24/7 public access by January 1, 2028.
Accela can help jurisdictions meet AB 920 requirements with a proven, government‑purpose‑built permitting platform already used by large cities and counties across California and the U.
What AB 920 Requires
By January 1, 2028, covered jurisdictions must provide:
- Electronic permit submission
- Real‑time permit status tracking
- 24/7 public access to permitting information
AB 920 is a statutory mandate, not guidance, and applies statewide, including charter cities.
How Accela Can Help
Accela’s permitting platform is designed to support exactly what AB 920 requires:
Digital Permit Submission
Applicants can submit permits and documents electronically through a public online portal.
Real‑Time Status Tracking
Permit status updates entered by staff are visible to applicants through the public portal, reducing calls, emails, and in‑person visits.
24/7 Public Access
Residents, contractors, and developers can access permitting information and application status anytime, from anywhere.
Why Jurisdictions Choose Accela for AB 920
- Purpose‑built for government permitting
- Widely used by large California cities and counties
- Designed for transparency, scalability, and long‑term regulatory change
- Supports modernization now, without re‑platforming later
With roughly three years until the AB 920 deadline, many agencies are choosing platforms that meet today’s mandate and future‑proof their permitting operations.