The operating system for modern government

Municipal and county governments in 40+ states use GovWell's AI-powered platform to deliver better services, work smarter, and build public trust.

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Trusted by government agencies in 40+ states

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Serve better

Simplify services for the public

Give your community an intuitive way to access critical services, make payments, and get questions answered online 24/7.

WORK SMARTER

Streamline work for staff

Complete complex processes up to 95% faster than with legacy software. GovWell automatically catches submission errors, completes routine tasks, and keeps everyone on the same page.

RESTORE TRUST

Build confidence in your government

Interacting with government services doesn't need to feel frustrating. Leverage the latest technology to show your community a new standard for efficiency, transparency, and service.

One platform to power every department

Permitting

Manage permits, plan review, and inspections in one place so staff can work more efficiently, reduce delays, and support safe construction.

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Licensing

Let residents and businesses apply, pay, and renew licenses online while staff manage records and approvals in one place.

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Planning + Zoning

Make it easier to review projects with online applications, simple workflows, and plan review tools that help keep development moving.

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Code Enforcement

Track cases, schedule inspections, and follow issues through to closure so staff can stay organized and respond more quickly.

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Trusted by communities across the country

37,564 population

Macon County, North Carolina

"Everyone had been frustrated with the software we had before. It's felt good to invest in something up-to-date and finally see everything come together for our team."

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22,000 population

Clarksville, Indiana

“GovWell runs our entire permitting process — every building permit, every plan review, every inspection.”

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47,000 population

Perinton, New York

"Homeowners struggled to visit during business hours. Now they can do everything anytime."

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17,800 population

Nederland, Texas

“GovWell made it ten times easier than it was. If I go out and investigate something, by the time I get back, it’s already ready to be reviewed.”

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14,000 population

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

“I'm not trying to be dramatic, but it was at least 40 hours a month for all of the coordination and review for the Planning Commission. Now I would say it's closer to 15 hours a month.”

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36,100 population

Butte-Silver Bow, Montana

“It's very nice to have these personal touches and know that we're dealing with real people. And it seems like the people on the GovWell staff really care about Butte-Silver Bow.”

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weeks

Our expert deployment strategists and AI-powered configuration tools help speed up implementations by 5x compared to legacy solutions.

Our Approach

North Royalton, Ohio

31,300 population

“The entire process went well. GovWell helped us through it and continues to do so. We had weekly meetings to discuss what was working and what wasn’t.”

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3 weeks

Niles, Ohio

18,200 population

"All aspects have gone well. The system has not only streamlined our processes but also improved accountability for our team.”

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3 weeks

La Porte County, Indiana

111,700 population

“Live support is fantastic. I cannot recommend a better company than GovWell. Responsive, capable, innovative, and kind.”

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6 weeks

Clewiston, Florida

7,500 population

“Training and implementation — we love GovWell and are so happy that we switched companies!”

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6 weeks

Eustis, Florida

25,000 population

“Quick accessibility to support. Even after implementation, they are still on top of things. The software has totally changed the way we do business. Amazing!”

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8 weeks

Middlebury, Connecticut

8,000 population

“Everything about the process is easy and helps me to do my job more efficiently. This makes me more effective in the field. Big fan of GovWell.”

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8 weeks

Vermillion, South Dakota

11,900 population

“Customer service is top notch, ease of the program is great, and the citizens have taken well to it.”

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11 weeks

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Built by a team that cares

GovWell was founded by the son of a general contractor who watched his father struggle to get permits quickly. Today, more than half of our team has direct experience working in public service. Together, we're united by our mission to make working with government as easy as calling an Uber or shopping on Amazon.

Our Approach

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“Before GovWell, I ran operations on presidential campaigns, where nothing works unless the systems do. Now I help build the operational backbone public service needs to function day to day.”

Marykate McCarthy

Deployment Strategy Team Lead at Govwell

TESTIMONIALs

Don’t take our word for it

“GovWell has been the most beneficial and functional software program I have implemented in over a decade. The level of efficiency it has brought to my staff is amazing and the citizens love it too.”

Chuck Ralls

City Manager

Collinsville, Oklahoma

10,600 population

"The Code Enforcement module is a true one-stop shop for all of our code enforcement needs. It's fully user-friendly, and I can easily access everything I need while out in the field — without having to return to the office or call in for information. It streamlines research, improves efficiency, and allows me to stay productive on the go."

Roy Wallis

Senior Supervising Code Enforcement Officer

Paradise, California

11,100 population

“I told city council that processing time for business licenses went from 10 days to under an hour. Their mouths dropped.”

Wanda Moore

Community Development Director

Hampton, Georgia

9,400 population

“Really feels like a step into the 21st century — into systems that are modern, accessible, and designed for how small municipalities like ours actually work."

Emily Brewer

Senior Planner

Brevard, North Carolina

7,900 population

“Previously, managing the paperwork was a significant hassle, but now applicants can conveniently upload their documents and apply online.”

Cold Spring, KY

City Clerk

Cold Spring, Kentucky

6,500 population

“Everything we do is in step with GovWell and their customer service to the applicant has been amazing.”

Hutto, TX

Former Staff Liaison

Hutto, Texas

42,700 population

“A contractor emailed me to share that GovWell was the best software out of all the ones he deals with. That was so great to hear.”

Black Mountain, NC

Zoning Administrator

Black Mountain, North Carolina

9,100 population

“If it wasn’t for GovWell, I don’t know if I would still be doing this. My stress level was through the roof before, and within the first week of using it I noticed the difference.”

Nederland, TX

Code Enforcement Officer

Nederland, Texas

17,800 population

DEMO

See GovWell in action

Watch our product overview to see how GovWell helps teams cut down on paperwork, stay organized, and serve their communities more effectively.

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GovWell dashboard showing Building Permits section with map markers and a table listing permit records submitted by Bruce Wayne.

RESULTS

Setting a new standard
for civic software

7000+

Mission-critical government processes managed on GovWell

200+

Municipal and county agencies serving their communities better with GovWell

98%

Renewal rate across all GovWell customers

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Guides

August 19, 2026

The Permitting and Community Development Software RFP Toolkit

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The operating system for modern government

One platform to power every department

Permitting

Licensing

Planning + Zoning

Code Enforcement

Trusted by communities across the country

Macon County, North Carolina

Clarksville, Indiana

Perinton, New York

Nederland, Texas

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Butte-Silver Bow, Montana

Go live in

months

weeks

Built by a team that cares

Don’t take our word for it

See GovWell in action

Setting a new standardfor civic software

7000+

200+

98%

Explore more resources

The Permitting and Community Development Software RFP Toolkit

Four Things Municipal Permitting Software Gets Wrong About Special Districts

The ROAD to Housing Starts with Local Government

Make everyday

Service delivery

Payments

Planning & zoning

Permitting

Licensing

Code enforcement

Plan review

Service delivery

Payments

Planning & zoning

Permitting

Licensing

Code enforcement

Plan review

Service delivery

Payments

Planning & zoning

Permitting

Licensing

Code enforcement

Plan review

Service delivery

Payments

Planning & zoning

Permitting

Licensing

Code enforcement

Plan review

easier with Govwell

Setting a new standard
for civic software