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LARA Accela FAQs
Registering for an ACA Account
License and Address/Phone Number Changes
ACCELA CITIZEN ACCESS (ACA) HOW TO...
COURSES
LICENSING
PERMITS
- Create a Building Permit
- Apply for an Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Permit
- Pay for a Permit Invoice
- Permit Step Two Assistance
- Apply for a Commercial Boiler Permit
ELEVATOR CERTIFICATE
PLAN REVIEW
- Document Submittal Guidelines
- ACA Users Guide for Submitting a Plan Review Application
- Plan Review Submission Video Walkthrough
- Uploading 12A Documentation
OFFICE OF LAND SURVEY AND REMONUMENTATION
SKI AND AMUSEMENT
- Step 1 Linking Records to Account
- Step 2 Making Changes to Contact Information
- Step 3 Annual Permit Application Renewal