In preparation for the investment to adopt an e-permitting approach, the Town of Essex and MPAC undertook an ambitious collaborative project last year to review every building permit issued by the town since amalgamation.
“This was a significant and influential project for our Building Team, both because it required months of tedious work but also because when you commit to a historical review like this there’s always the worry that it won’t go as smoothly as you hope. We were very pleased with the outcome,” says Lori Chadwick, Director, Development Services for the Town of Essex.
Town staff worked with their MPAC Account Manager over many months to review their records against MPAC systems to make sure all permits were received and actioned by MPAC. This review ensured that all available new assessment was processed and MPAC and Town records were consistent and current.
“The town of Essex is in a period of unprecedented growth. With the move to e-permitting, we’ll receive information more efficiently and that will help drive new assessment and additional tax revenue more quickly than ever before,” says Tracy Pringle, Account Manager, Municipal & Stakeholder Relations, MPAC. “Through this project, we worked together to ensure that we’re up to date on all permits, and we’ll be off to a great start with the town’s adoption of e-permitting.”
