Citrus County prepares 'soft launch' for Acela permitting software; VIP, concierge and training options announced

Jun 12, 2025

County growth-management staff told commissioners a new Acela building-permit system will go live in about two weeks with a phased 'soft opening' that keeps the old system active. Officials described VIP beta testing, one-on-one concierge sessions, classroom Acela 101 classes and short how-to videos.

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Citrus County growth-management staff on Tuesday briefed the commission on an imminent switch to Acela, a widely used building-permit platform, and described a multi-pronged “soft launch” intended to avoid interrupting customers.

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