Government Trends & Technology Blog
What does the GovPilot blog cover?
Guides, state law updates, press releases and customer news on how local governments run permits, licenses, records, maps and public works online.
Latest posts
The Economic Benefits of Downtown Revitalization: A Guide for Local Governments
Discover how your town town can benefit from downtown revitalization and how local governments can accelerate growth with greater operational efficiency.
5 Trends Shaping Land Use for 2026 and Beyond
See what local government leaders need to know about zoning reform, ADUs, climate resilience, office conversions, and parking reform.
How Vacant Property Registration Protects Neighborhoods
Learn how local governments can use GIS mapping to lower FEMA flood insurance rates, earn CRS discounts, and build more resilient communities.
How to Lower Flood Insurance Costs with GIS Mapping: A Checklist for Local Governments
Learn how local governments can use GIS mapping to lower FEMA flood insurance rates, earn CRS discounts, and build more resilient communities.
How a Shore Town Cut Floodplain Reporting Time from 2 Days to 4 Minutes
See how Point Pleasant Beach, NJ digitized floodplain management with GovPilot, cutting FEMA report time from 2 days to 4 minutes while boosting compliance.
Modern Citizen Engagement: How Local Governments Use Digital Platforms to Build Connected Communities
Discover how local governments use digital citizen engagement platforms like GovPilot to streamline communication, resolve issues faster, and build trust.
What is changing in permit and web law?
Recent posts cover state and federal rules that set deadlines for local governments. Read each rule at its source.
- Florida HB 267 and SB 180
- Hard permit deadlines with real financial penalties. Read House Bill 267 on the Florida Senate site
- Federal web accessibility rule
- Web and app accessibility for state and local governments. The deadline moved, but the requirement has not changed. Read the ADA.gov fact sheet on the web rule
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- GovInspect App
- Vacant Property Management
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- Clerks Office
- Zoning
- Public Works
- Web Accessibility
- ADA Compliance
- Local Government Websites
- GovSites
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- News
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What is GovPilot?
GovPilot is government management software for local governments. Its cloud-based platform standardizes, digitizes and unifies the work a town does on one system: permits, code enforcement, clerk records, inspections, payments and GIS, all sharing one property record. It was founded in 2014, and more than 600 cities and counties use it today.
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- Configure
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- Train
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