How to Build Your Own Accela
Replace Accela with a custom build. A unified suite of cloud solutions at the center of the world's most innovative and connected governments
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 30 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 30 features
Core Application(12 features)
Minimize steps required in complicated permitting processes, reduce turnaround time, provide better customer service and ensure important safeguards
Automate all aspects of the building permitting process while providing total visibility for agency staff
Reduce turnaround and provide better customer service to business owners with automated staff workflows and concurrent application review
Automate workflows, flexible license types, and strong compliance functionality
Disaster recovery capabilities for government continuity
+7 more in this category
Automation(3 features)
Automated issuance feature to streamline permitting process
Automated staff workflows and concurrent application review
Automate and simplify tasks around permitting, licensing, and code enforcement to reduce agency costs, increase security and improve customer satisfaction
Citizen Engagement(2 features)
Online portal for residents and businesses to submit applications and track status
Easily submit requests for items such as planning and building permits, and access updates and information from any device
Services(2 features)
Managed application services provided by Accela
Professional services for implementation and optimization
AI(1 features)
AI capabilities designed for local government agencies
Analytics(1 features)
Data and analytics capabilities for government agencies
Asset Management(1 features)
GIS-native asset management and work orders (acquired through Novotx)
Deployment(1 features)
Enterprise deployment services and support
Cost Calculator
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