Guide to Submitting a Building Permit Application via Accela Citizen Access
1. Login
You will need to login if you are not already logged in.
You can log in at this web address: https://accelapublic.bouldercounty.org/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx.
2. Click on Start a New Application
3. Click on Building…
4. Select the Building Permit Type You Are Applying For
5. Select the Permit Type
6. Select Yes or No
7. Select the Permit Type
8. Select Proceed to Application
9. Type Nearest Town or Neighborhood
10. Search for the Worksite Address
On this screen, you will navigate to the site address section and enter the house number of the worksite and the first two letters of the street name. Click the search button.
Tip: Less is better! If the worksite address is “1234 Main Street” enter “1234” into the Street # field, and only enter “ma” into the street name field.
11. Click on Search
12. Select the worksite address.
This screen may not appear if the system finds an exact match.
If the system does not find an exact match, multiple results may appear. Click the radio button next to the worksite address and click select. The parcel number and the property owner for that address will then display. You may need to scroll down to view this information. After reviewing the information, click the select button.
13. Click on Select
14. Verify the worksite information. Click on Continue Application
15. Click on Edit
16. Verify and enter contact information
17. Click on Continue
18. Click on Continue Application »
19. Enter Project Information
20. Click Continue Application »
21. A. Enter Project Information
21. B. Click on Continue Application »
22. Click on Add A Document
23. Click on Add A Document
Tips: Upload required plans and documents in PDF format.
Keep each PDF file that is uploaded to 20MB or less. Split into separate files if need- for example:
Plans 1 of 2.PDF
Plans 2 of 2.PDF
24. A new box will appear, at the bottom of this box, click “Add a Document”. A new dialog box will open, here you will navigate to where your documents are stored and select them. Note: You may be able to select more than one document. Click Open. (This dialog box may differ depending
25. Click on Continue
26. Enter a Description
27. Click on Upload Documents
28. Click on Continue Application »
29. Final Review
A final review page will open that shows all information you have entered. If you need to make any changes, click the edit button for that section.
After confirming all information is accurate, click Continue Application.
Note: Clicking Continue Application will submit your application request. Please double check all information for accuracy.
30. Select checkbox
31. Click on Continue Application »
32. You Have Successfully Submitted your Application Request.
You have successfully submitted your application.
On this screen you will see a green confirmation banner advising that your application has been successfully submitted. It also advises that you will receive an email from ezbp@bouldercounty.org with instructions on how to pay your fees/deposit. Usually this is received within one to two business days.
This screen also includes your application number. You can navigate to your record details and return to permit details from this screen.
Please remember your application is not complete and your permit has not been issued. Do not start work.
