--- description: Review of CivicPlus Community Development Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: CivicPlus Community Development | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Land Management Software](/directory/4775/land-management-software/software) > [CivicPlus Community Development](/software/425717/civicgov) # CivicPlus Community Development Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/425717/civicgov Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/425717/civicgov?page=2) > Community Development is a mobile friendly, cloud-based, end-to-end software solution for managing your permitting, planning, licensing, code enforcement and fire \& life safety inspections processes online. Developed by former building \& code enforcement professionals like yourself, the software is naturally intuitive and easy to use. Who Benefits from Using the Software? Local government staff and community members that deal with planning and zoning, performing inspections, issuing permits and business licenses, working with contractors, and processing code violations. Whether your organization’s requirements are simple and straight-forward or more complex and far-reaching, our integrated yet independently modular offering allows us to tailor a solution that fits your needs. Community Development offers these integrated modules: • Permitting: A complete solution to submit, review, approve, and issue permits. • Planning \& Zoning: Robust functionality to manage the intricacies of new subdivisions, plats, site plans, and other projects. • Code Enforcement: Process complaints and track violations end-to-end from initial inspection and notice of violation through citation processing, court proceedings, and resolution. • Business Licensing: Create and manage license applications, renewals, payments, inspections, and contractor credentials • Fire \& Life Safety Inspections: Conduct and schedule one-time and cyclical reoccurring inspections across your organization. Generate inspection failure notices and track court appearances. Community Development includes robust features like: • Land Management and GIS Mapping • Code Picker, Checklists and Reporting • Project Routing and Inspection Scheduling • Online Applications, Payments, Issuance and Renewals • Mobile Inspections App (Online and Offline) • Custom Documents / Forms Community Development currently has in place integrations with: • ESRI • Bluebeam Revu • ProjectDox • EPlanSoft • ICC By centralizing all your data online, you will streamline processes, improve communication, and increase staff productivity in both the office and field. • Save Time and Reduce Costs • Delight and Engage the Community • Eliminate Data Silos • Streamline Operations > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 9 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 9 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: CivicPlus - **Location**: Manhattan, US - **Founded**: 2007 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is designed to accommodate varying individual needs and specific requirements. To obtain accurate information please contact CivicPlus directly. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Ad hoc Reporting - Alerts/Notifications - Animal Licensing - Appointment Management - Approval Process Control - Asset Tracking - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Automated Routing - Barcode Recognition - Billing & Invoicing - Building Permits - Business License - Calendar Management - Case Management - Categorisation/Grouping ## Integrations (3 total) - ArcGIS - Bluebeam Revu - Forte ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Land Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4775/land-management-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Land Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4775/land-management-software/software) - [Code Enforcement Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4194/code-enforcement/software) - [Government Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4240/government/software) - [Public Works Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4176/public-works/software) - [Permit Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4277/permit/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It also facilitates mobile printing for fire lane and fire code violations. It manages fire protection system Inspection, Testing ' Maintenance reports and allows fire protection system contractors to upload reports directly to the system for review and enforcement follow-up. It incorporates an Apple mobile app that allows you to work offline in areas of limited cellular data reception. This secure cloud based solution is accessible from any internet browser. It has a robust reporting system and a customized user interface. I've never seen a more responsive support team. Wagsys's response to inquiries and requests are typically same-day or next-day. CivicGOV can also meet the needs of large municipalities by incorporating land use and commercial construction permitting, plan review and inspections. > > They are ready and willing to customize and very responsive. We had been Firehouse users but because of the lack of support we were forced to look elsewhere. We are very glad we did. We found CivicGOV to be exactly what we needed at an affordable price. ----- ### "CIVICgov has been a good program to work with and has been quite an easy program to learn to use." — 5.0/5 > **Elaine** | *1 June 2017* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is compatible with the assessment program that we have in our office to transfer information and keep information up to date. In addition, I can make changes ahead of time for the Building Department that I otherwise would not be able to do until the first of January of each year if it weren't for this program. > > **Cons**: If you have a split of a parcel into two new parcels, it does not delete the old parcel, that one still remains. It would be nice if there were a way for there to be some way for the parcel to have an indicator on it such as an (H) indicating that it is an Historical parcel now, not active. > > It made our recording of building permits a lot easier. We share this program with the assessing department and the water \& sewer department and they have used the program to check for building permits as well as add sewer \& water permits and collect building permit reports. Also, we can scan data, pictures, information such as deeds, water \& sewer easements into the system and attach to the main tax parcel and the various departments have access to this information. ----- ### "Good experience with the program" — 4.0/5 > **Joseph** | *1 June 2017* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use. Program is used on a daily basis and is very user friendly. Also is useful for generating reports for various city officials. > > **Cons**: Doesn't integrate with the city RPS system which means a manual updates it would be so much easier if the program integrated which would then automatically update owners to the addresses. > > The benefit of eliminating paperwork and the ease of using on the road and printing violations from the vehicle. ----- ### "I have been using this software for several years. We love it\! It is so easy to use" — 4.0/5 > **Peter** | *20 January 2018* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to customize. Has a mobile application. Amazing support. I was working very late at night and had a question. I submitted a ticket and received a response within minutes. All the modules link together and the price is very affordable. They even worked with me while my municipality was experiencing budget issues. They take customer suggestion and will upgrade the program as required. We use every module. I like the Citizen Portal. The public can complete permits and project applications on-line, submit inspection requests and keep up with their business licensing. The built-in email notification system really helps me keep track of my work > > Mobile operations. It works on my phone and tablet. We reduced our record processing time. Helps us keep track of detailed record workflow and provides collaboration with the public concerning record applications ----- ### "Great" — 5.0/5 > **Steve** | *22 January 2018* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use. We do 30 municipalities with this system and it saves a lot of time. Used for scheduling and permits. Very easy to navigate. > > **Cons**: We have only experience one problem with the system and it was system wide. 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