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CityView
Community Development Software
As of 30 August 2026, CityView starts at $10000/year. CityView by Harris provides comprehensive community development software solutions for municipalities. Softwr lists it under Government. CityView is made by Harris Computer Systems, launched in 1976, available on Web.
Overview
What CityView does
CityView by Harris provides comprehensive community development software solutions for municipalities. The platform manages building permits, business licenses, planning applications, code enforcement, and inspections to help local governments deliver better services to citizens.
What people use it for
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
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Where it falls short
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- High implementation and licensing costs for smaller municipalities
- Complex setup and customization requiring expert assistance
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Capabilities
Features
Building Permits
Business Licensing
Code Enforcement
Inspections Management
Online Citizen Portal
Esri ArcGIS
Integration with Esri ArcGIS
Microsoft Office
Integration with Microsoft Office
Payment Gateways
Integration with Payment Gateways
Web support
Available on web
Desktop support
Available on desktop
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Is CityView cloud-based or on-premise?
CityView offers both cloud-based SaaS deployments and on-premise options depending on municipality preference and requirements.
SourceWhat modules are included?
CityView Suite includes Property Information, Permits and Inspections, Planning, Code Enforcement, Licensing, Animal Licensing, Service Requests, Rental Housing, Cemetery Management, Parking Management, and Cashiering modules.
SourceHow long has CityView been in the market?
CityView has over 40 years of experience serving local governments with community development and municipal land management solutions.
SourceWhat is the pricing structure?
CityView pricing ranges from $10,000 to $75,000+ per year for mid-sized municipalities, or approximately $100 to $250 per user per month for SaaS deployments, depending on modules selected.
SourceBehind it
Who makes CityView
- Company
- Harris Computer Systems
- Based in
- Ottawa, Canada
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- CivicPlus Asset Management
- Legistar
- NEXGEN Asset Management
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