How to Build Your Own ClearForms
Replace ClearForms with a custom build. Fast, affordable, online permitting for public sector agencies
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 13 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 13 features
Automation(3 features)
Automatically route online applications to the appropriate departments or reviewers
Calculate fees automatically based on permit parameters (e.g., Square footage X rate)
Conditional logic to show/hide form fields based on permit type or other criteria (If/Then rules)
Compliance(1 features)
Increase compliance rates through automated workflows and tracking
Configuration(1 features)
Use-case agnostic workflow editor that supports any type of permit or workflow, not limited to predetermined permit types
Core(1 features)
Replace paper and PDF forms with customizable online forms for permit applications
Data Management(1 features)
Export data at any time from the platform
Notifications(1 features)
Send automatic notifications to applicants about permit status updates
Onboarding(1 features)
Simple setup that takes as little as half an hour to set up a permitting workflow
Payments(1 features)
Accept digital payments directly through the permitting platform
Cost Calculator
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