“Plan reviews for single-family homes have gone from 7 to 3 days since more than one reviewer can look at the same record simultaneously.”
Glenna CampanaBuilding and Development Services Department, Manatee County, FL
Cut red tape. Streamline services. Deliver more with less.
The Florida DOGE initiative, introduced by Governor Ron DeSantis, is a bold step toward eliminating waste, streamlining operations, and improving the speed and quality of public service delivery. At Accela, we’re here to help turn that vision of efficient, modern government into a reality.
Accela delivers a powerful platform built specifically for state and local governments to digitize permitting, licensing, inspections, and code enforcement—boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and improving service delivery.
How Accela Supports Florida DOGE Goals
Modernize Legacy Systems
Transition from paper-based or outdated software to a secure, cloud-native platform that integrates departments and accelerates service delivery.
Digitize Permitting & Licensing
Automate the entire process, from application intake to inspections, payments, and renewals, with real-time tracking and built-in transparency.
Accelerate Plan Review with ePermitHub
Enable concurrent, digital plan reviews with automated workflows that reduce turnaround times from weeks to days.
Improve Public Access and Clarity
Guide residents and developers through requirements with OpenCounter, a step-by-step permitting experience that eliminates confusion.
Reduce Regulatory Bottlenecks
Configure business rules once and apply them consistently, eliminating unnecessary reviews, delays, and duplication.
Manatee County Success Stats
Accepting at least 80% of permits online
Overall plan review times cut nearly in half
Plan reviews for single-family homes have gone from 7 to 3 days
Roughly $250,000 annual savings from discontinuing legacy solutions and maintenance
Ready to Align with Florida DOGE?
If your agency is embracing the Florida DOGE initiative or working toward internal efficiency goals, Accela can help you accelerate the journey.