Modernizing Government Workflows

Cembla powers faster decisions, more efficient operations, and a better digital customer experience for America's most innovative cities and counties

Backed by world-class investors

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Built by a world-class team

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Wells Fargo
75%

Reduction in processing time for permit applications, fee payments, inspections, and plan reviews.

Building & Planning Departments

Streamlined permit review and code compliance

90%

Reduction in paper applications, faxes, and hard copies, improving citizen experience and reducing manual paperwork.

IT & Digital Services

Enhanced citizen digital experience

3x

Increase in staff productivity, allowing staff to efficitently process pre-applications, documents, and rent payments.

Housing Authorities

Efficient housing program administration

Streamlined Government Services

Automated processing and intelligent document review for permit applications and housing program administration

01

Application Intake

Applications are submitted through your existing system or Cembla's secure portal, which allows residents to track their status, message your department, and upload files.

02

Automatic Processing

Cembla extracts data from applications and files. Cembla then runs compliance reviews, verifies eligibility, checks for completion, and flags critical issues for staff review.

03

Staff Decision

Applications are complete and ready for staff decision. Department staff review pre-validated applications with flagged issues resolved, enabling rapid approval decisions.

Government Services We Support

Our platform automates processing for permit applications, plan reviews, building inspections, HCV programs, housing administration, document processing, fee payments, applicant portals, and more.

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Construction

Building Permits

Planning

Planning Permits

Planning

Design & Plan Review

Inspections

Building Inspections

Housing

Housing Choice Vouchers

Housing

Housing Administration

Administration

Document Processing

Financial

Fee Payments

Digital Services

Applicant Portals

Compliance

Code Enforcement

Administration

Licensing Services

Administration

Public Records

Housing

Housing Assistance

Inspections

Rental Inspections

Assessment

Property Assessments

Infrastructure

Public Works

16+ government services supported and growing

Customized implementations
in weeks

Our highly customized implementation gets you up and running quickly. We work with you to ensure the highest level of accuracy and compliance with your local codes and regulations.

Kickoff & IT Briefing

2 Hours

Technology Integration

5 - 15 Days

Pilot Implementation and Tuning

2 - 10 weeks

Full Implementation and Staff Training

2 - 6 Months
Highly Customized

Tailored to your specific municipal codes and workflow requirements

Rapid Implementation

Get up and running in weeks, not months or years

Proven Results

Immediate improvements in processing speed and compliance

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