Get planning and zoning out of your inbox
AI accelerates plan review and handles routine questions. Public notices and reviewer coordination happen automatically. Your team focuses on planning, not coordination.
Built for the planning team
and the people they serve
Cut coordination time in half
Move plans faster from
application to approval
Bring transparency
to every decision
Join municipalities and counties
in 35+ states using GovWell
“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.”
“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.”
“Everything we do is in step with GovWell and their customer service to the applicant has been amazing.”
“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."
Support your community and streamline planning and zoning
Catch issues before the review even starts
Mark up plans without leaving the platform
Generate public notice lists in seconds
See every project on the map
Configure workflows for every application type
Manage the commission meeting in one place
The modern planning and zoning stack
One system of record for every plan, with AI embedded at every layer. The result is planning and zoning that's faster, more efficient, and connected from application to approval.
Public interface
Online portal, AI Community Assistant, and multilingual self-service. Where applicants apply, pay, and renew on their own time.
Intelligence layer
AI AutoCheck, application validation, intelligent routing. Every application reviewed by AI before a human touches it.
Workflow engine
Custom approval chains, public hearing management, automated renewals. Configurable logic that mirrors your actual process.
Spatial layer
GIS integration for parcel data and notice radius automations. Every project tied to the place it's actually about.
System of record
Licenses, renewals, payments, documents. One structured record for every license your office issues.
Built to run a whole department
Searchable project history
Condition tracking
Meeting management
Customizable fee schedules
Native Esri integration
Security and privacy
Lawrenceburg spends 60% less time on planning coordination
See what modern planning and zoning looks like
Go live with confidence
Rolling out new software shouldn’t disrupt day-to-day operations. Our team brings firsthand public sector experience and works alongside your staff to configure workflows, migrate data, and train teams so the system works from the start.
Frequently
asked questions
Planners, zoning administrators, and department reviewers — as well as developers, architects, and residents who need visibility into the process. GovWell supports both the government staff managing the process and the community members going through it.
GovWell routes applications to the right reviewers — engineering, fire, utilities, planning — in a shared platform. Everyone sees the same application and comments in one place, so staff don’t need to chase updates over email.
Community members can track the status of planning applications online, see where a project is in the review process, and receive automatic updates.
A dedicated Deployment Strategist configures your workflows, migrates your data, and trains your team. Most jurisdictions go live in weeks, not months, and we stay involved after launch to make sure everything continues to work for your community.
GovWell combines modern usability, purpose-built AI, and a support model that treats you like a partner. Staff actually use GovWell because it's intuitive — and when you need help, you reach a real person who knows your setup.