Denver Implements AI-Based StartSmart Assistant for Permit Applications to Streamline Review Process
The City of Denver has introduced StartSmart: Application Intake Assistant, an AI-powered pre-check tool designed to help applicants prepare permit materials before official submission. This assistant uses artificial intelligence to identify common completeness and compliance issues, prompting users to address flagged items and generating a pre-screening report. This report is then included with the application when it is submitted to the city. The tool aims to improve the quality of initial submissions, thereby making the subsequent official review process by city staff faster and smoother. StartSmart is currently available for various building permit applications, including commercial, multi-family, single and two-unit, ADU, industrial projects, and residential remodels.
