Yes. To search records/permits in Accela, you must have an account. To register for an account:

1. Go to Accela Civic Application.
2. Click the CREATE AN ACCOUNT button at the bottom of the page OR click on Register for an Account at the top right of the page.
3. Complete the Registration.

• First go to the appropriate tab across the top (Modules) for the record(s) you are searching for. Modules and their associated example record types are listed below.
• Within each Module you have multiple search criteria to choose from.
  • General Search gives several choices:record/permit number, record type, contractor license number, contractor name, location/address, PID, etc.
• You can also minimize the search criteria by clicking on the right side of General Search
  • Search by Address
  • Search by Licensed Professional Information
  • Search by Record Information
• You can download your search results if needed by clicking Download Results at the top of your search results list

Looking for Permits Closed Prior to August 18, 2023?

Search records that were in the AMANDA system. 

MODULES

Building

Residential and Commercial Building Permits

Community Development

Environmental Protection:  Coastal Setback Authorization, Earthmoving Permit, Letter of Determination, Mangrove Permit, Tree Permit, WNCA Permit

Land Development:  Construction Submittal, Development Submittal, Pre-Submittal

Planning: DOCC/DRI, General Plan Amendment, Neighborhood Plan, NOPC, Pre-Application Conference, Rezone/Special Exception

Zoning: Alcoholic Beverage Permit, Board of Zoning Appeals Variance/Appeal, Business Use Permit, Zoning Verification

Public Works 

Culverts, Domestic Wastewater Collection and Transmission System Application (FDEP), Domestic Wastewater Package Plant Application (FDEP), Over-Dimension Permit, Right of Way Permit, Small Cell Permit, Temporary Events (Portable Restrooms, Holding Tanks, or Septic Systems), Temporary Use Permit, Utility Construction Permit, Utility Plan Review

Enforcement

Code Enforcement, Land Development Enforcement, Building Enforcement, and Environmental Protection Enforcement

Fire

Fire Construction, Fire Special Events, Fireworks display and Sparkler Sales

Note: For official Lien searches, you must create an application for a General Information Request.