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Best Permit Software in 2026

Permit software helps organisations handle online applications and permit work, with support for different permit types, fee payments and applicant portals. This list is for people comparing tools by cost, access and practical fit.

  1. 1

    Permitium

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    CentralSquare Utility Billing

    by CentralSquare Utility Billing
    Paid Web

    CentralSquare combines resident payment access with utility billing, account and service-management functions.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    iWorQ

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    iWorQ brings a broad set of municipal workflows together, with mobile access and integrations for payments and other systems.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    BS&A Community Development

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    Vision CAMA

    Paid WebWindows

    Assessment communities that need a configurable CAMA platform with valuation, GIS, sketching, and reporting tools should consider Vision CAMA.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    CentralSquare Community Development

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    Citizenserve Code Enforcement

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    CityView Code Enforcement

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    CivicPlus Permitting

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Cloudpermit Code Enforcement

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    ClearForms

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    GeoCivix

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    OpenGov Permitting & Licensing

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    Symbium

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.2 From $50 Visit site
  17. 17

    GovAxle

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    Granicus AMANDA

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    Idox Uniform

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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Check whether a free plan or trial covers your intended work, and confirm what happens when it ends. If reading or changing code matters, review the licence. Compare supported platforms, user limits, application features, payment options and portal access before choosing.

Questions

Is permit software available with a free plan?

A free plan is offered by items on this list. Check its user limits, application features and other restrictions before relying on it.

What platforms do these permit tools support?

Platforms represented on the list include web, iOS, Android and Windows. Check the platform details for the product you are considering.

Can permit software accept online fees?

Online fee payments are a comparison field for this list. Confirm that the product supports the payment process your applicants need.

Do permit tools include applicant portals?

Applicant portal support is a comparison field. Check whether the portal is included in the plan and matches how applicants submit or track work.

How is permit software priced?

The list compares free plans and paid starting prices. Several listed products show pricing on request, so contact the vendor for a quote.

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