How To Set Up Multiple Permit Types

Categorize your permits by whether they’re building permits, plumbing permits, sign permits, demolition permits, and more. Create as many categories as you need.

1. Using your computer, log into CityReporter web with your city code, username, and password. Next, click the Setup button at the bottom left of the screen, as shown.
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2. Select the Permits & Construction module from the tabs at the top of the screen, as shown.
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3. Click the Permit Type Management link, as shown.
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4. Click the Manage Permit Types button, as shown.
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5. Click the Create button to set up your new permit types.
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6. Enter a Permit Type Name (required) and a description, if desired. Click the Save button.
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7. Repeat as many times as needed until you have created all the permit types your city typically uses.
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8. You will be able to use the new permit types next time you create a new permit or open an existing permit. As shown in the example below, when you reach the Type tab in the permit editor, you can specify what type of permit this is by using the drop-down menu.
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9. After you Save the permit, the selected permit type will display in the title of the permit when you print it.