City of Atlanta takes the pain out of the permit application process for small businesses
Atlanta, GA, USA
General Fund/Existing Public Funds
City Planning Office of Zoning & Development, Office of Buildings, Office of Housing Economic Development Division
San Diego digitizes permitting and licensing to make it easier for entrepreneurs to open a business
San Diego, CA, USA
General Fund/Existing Public Funds
Economic Development, Mayor's office, Development Services
12,811 Staff Hours Saved with Permit Automation in Orlando
Orlando, FL, USA
General Fund/Existing Public Funds
Digital Platforms Team
Salt Lake City spurs small business growth with online permits
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
General Fund/Existing Public Funds
Department of Public Services
Team Members
Leslie Obletz
Demand Generation Manager
Ian McMahon
Marketing
About OpenCounter
OpenCounter builds tools for local governments that help them streamline service delivery to residents. Portals guide applicants through complex permitting workflows so applicants can understand the full scope of their projects before they get started. This cuts down on trips to City Hall, and saves staff time on pre-application meetings.
Services Provided
OpenCounter streamlines the permit discovery process by calculating the required permits and fees for business and residential projects. In doing so, it cuts down on staff time in pre-application meetings.
Awards
U.S. Conference of Mayors Civic Tech Pitch Winner
(2018)