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Since 1999 Accela has provided market-leading software solutions that empower state and local governments worldwide to build thriving communities, attract and grow businesses, and protect citizens. From planning, building, licensing and permitting, to asset and service request management, finance, environmental health and more, Accela’s SaaS offerings are designed to readily solve government’s biggest challenges with extensive domain expertise built into every solution. Powered by Microsoft Azure, Accela’s open and flexible workflow automation technology helps agencies address specific constituent needs today, while ensuring they are prepared for any emerging or complicated challenges in the future. Accela’s solutions serve more than 80 percent of America’s largest cities. Accela is headquartered in San Ramon, California, with additional offices around the world.
Accela Acquired Novotx: Closing the Gap Between Approvals and Operations
Accela has acquired Novotx, an industry leader in GIS-native infrastructure asset and work management. This acquisition is about closing that gap and giving local governments a complete view of infrastructure across its entire lifecycle.
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What’s New at Accela: February 2026
February is coming to an end, and there's no slowing down! We're bringing you the latest updates, resources, and opportunities to help your agency continue moving forward.
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From 50 Days to 6: How Memphis Cut Permit Times by 87% Through Digital Transformation
Memphis and Shelby County's Division of Planning and Development transformed their permitting process through the Develop 901 initiative, reducing commercial plan review times from 30-50 days to just 6.5 days, an 87% improvement.
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What’s New at Accela: January 2026
From an inside look at our approach to AI to Accelarate returning this fall, January sets the stage for a year of transformation.
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Government-Ready AI: What Local Agencies Need to Know [+ Webinar Demo]
What does AI actually look like when it's designed for the realities of public sector work?
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From 90 Days to Next-Level Service: Citrus County’s Customer-Centric Permitting Transformation
When you’re processing 20,000 building permits and 80,000 inspections a year, 90-day delays aren’t just inconvenient—they’re devastating. Contractors can’t pay their crews. Residents can’t move into their homes. And county staff spend their…
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Empowering Communities: The Rapid Rise of Accela’s New Public Portal
One of the most significant shifts with the Public Portal is the speed of deployment. During a recent intensive session at the City Center at Hanna in Tampa, more than 12 agencies successfully completed their initial provisioning in approximately two hours.
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Accelarate 2026: Where Government Innovation Comes to Life
Accelarate 2026 will bring together leaders from across the country to collaborate, explore new ideas, and experience what’s next in digital government.
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