Automate application review with AI

Reduce processing times by up to 90%. Give applicants instant feedback and catch mistakes before they reach your staff with AI trained on your local ordinances.

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"This system not only speeds up the permit review process by allowing AI technology to quickly compare new submissions with previously approved permits, but it also gives citizens and developers 24-hour access to submit plans, permits, and drawings directly to city staff."

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PRODUCT

Faster reviews are finally here

Spend less time on routine checks while delivering clearer, more consistent feedback and faster approvals.

Give applicants instant feedback

AutoCheck analyzes plan sets and submissions against your local code and generates ready-to-use comments instantly, so reviewers can focus on decisions, not repetitive markup.

Prevent common mistakes and errors

Stop incomplete and uncompliant submissions from reaching your staff, saving time and preventing delays.

90% faster turnaround times

AutoCheck cuts back-and-forth and catches errors before they cause resubmittals. When submissions are complete, reviews move efficiently and your community gets faster service.

AI that moves projects forward faster

Reduce review time and accelerate every application, without lowering standards.

WITHOUT AUTOCHECK
Check submission completeness
Manually scan for missing fields and docs

45 min

Read through full plan set
Manual review of all uploaded documents

2.5 hr

Write comments from scratch
Draft each code reference comment

1.5 hr

Conduct back-and-forth with applicant
Follow-up for additional information or resubmittal

2 hr

Total average review time
+6 hours
WITH AUTOCHECK
AutoCheck scans submission
Flags missing fields and errors automatically

Automated

Review flagged items only
Focus only on items requiring human judgement

15 min

Review suggested comments
Edit, approve, or discard AI suggestions

10 min

Approve and send
Staff confirms every decision before it goes out

1 min

Total average review time
<30 minutes
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PLAN REVIEW

AI agents handle the first draft, you get the final say

AI AutoCheck

Municipal Building Codes - FZC 4.12.060 - Maximum Building Height

The front elevation has a building height of 30.5 feet, which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 30 feet.

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Gotham Building Codes - FBC R311.7.3A - Stairway Consistency

The stair detail specifies tread depths of 10 inches, but the code requires a minimum tread depth of 11 inches.

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AI AutoCheck

Gotham Building Codes - TT208.2 - Foliage Setback

The landscape plan shows trees and shrubs planted within the front yard setback area. Code requires all trees and shrubs to be setback from the property by at least 50 feet in the front.

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Gotham Building Codes - FZC 4.12.030 - Front Yard Setback

The site plan indicates a front yard setback of 42 feet, which is less than the 45 foot minimum requirement for principal structures in the R-SFR district.

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Gotham Building Codes - FZC 4.12.095 - Corner Lot Secondary Front Yard

The site plan indicates a side corner setback of 20 feet, which is less than the minimum required setback of 25 feet for the street-facing side.

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AI AutoCheck

Certification

The application has not been signed. Please provide a signature in the Certification section to certify the application.

General

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AI AutoCheck

Gotham Building Codes - IRC R506.1 - Concrete Floors

The construction details specify a 4-inch concrete slab, but the code requires concrete slab-on-ground floors to be a minimum of 6 inches thick.

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AI AutoCheck

Square footage

The application lists 1,250 total square footage., but the construction plans indicate a total under roof area of 2,379. Please reconcile this discrepancy.

General

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OUR SUPPORT

There when it matters, before and after launch

From implementation through go live and ongoing support, our team works alongside yours to ensure your community sees real results.

Implementation + training

Our team of expert Deployment Strategists partners with you to manage timelines and share best practices throughout implementation. We provide hands-on training so staff feel confident using GovWell prior to and after go-live.

Data migration

We migrate historical records into GovWell so you maintain continuity and start with a strong foundation.

Live support

We provide real-time support for staff and your community, with a typical response time under 60 seconds.

Continuous deployment

Government software should evolve with your needs. Configuration updates are included for free, forever — not treated as add-ons.

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DEMO

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See how AutoCheck helps teams reduce repetitive work, surface issues earlier, and guide community members with clarity and confidence.

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TESTIMONIAL

Join peer cities and counties in 40+ states using GovWell

"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."

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Roy Wallis
Senior Supervising Code Enforcement Officer
Paradise, California
Paradise, California
11,100 population

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

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Ashley Bailey
Former Staff Liaison
Hutto, Texas
Hutto, Texas
42,700 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."

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Emily Brewer
Senior Planner
Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard, North Carolina
7,900 population

“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.”

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Chuck Ralls
City Manager
Collinsville, Oklahoma
Collinsville, Oklahoma
10,600 population

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

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Wanda Moore
Community Development Director
Hampton, Georgia
Hampton, Georgia
9,400 population

"I’ve got to say, we definitely set history...never done that before that fast, it was fantabulous!"

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Michele Raby
Planner II
Rolesville, North Carolina
Rolesville, North Carolina
10,700 population

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

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Robin Morency
City Clerk
Cold Spring, Kentucky
Cold Spring, Kentucky
6,500 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.”

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Jennifer Tipton
Zoning Administrator
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain, North Carolina
9,100 population

“Easy, quick, customer payment ease, scheduling, and inspection process all in one format and no more box's of endless paperwork. Each project's information in one location! Wish I had had this when I first became a Code Officer!”

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Chuck Miller
Code Enforcement Officer
Solon & McGraw, New York
Solon & McGraw, New York
1,079 population

"I am extremely pleased with how implementation has played out, and the professionalism and can-do attitude from GovWell employees. The product is truly incredible ... I still can't get over the fact that something this perfect actually exists on the market for local governments to utilize."

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Zachary Moore
City Planner / GIS Coordinator
Oxford, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
22,350 population
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