How to Request a Residential Building Report

Continue the Process:

Please follow these steps to submit an application for a Residential Building Report.  A report is required for all sales of residential properties containing habitable buildings.

  1. Citizen Access

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    Navigate to the City's Citizen Access website: https://epermit.smgov.net/CitizenAccess/

  2. Log In

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    Enter Login information in the login fields at the top-right of the home tab to log in, or if you are not registered, click “New Users: Register for an Account” below the login fields to create a login account.  Be sure to log in once the account has been created.

  3. Create Application

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    In the Home tab, select “Create an Application” under the "Building" heading.  You must be logged in for the Create Application option to appear.

  4. Terms and Conditions

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    Select the check box to accept applicable terms and conditions, then select “Continue Application”.

  5. Residential Building Report

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    Select “Residential Building Report” and then select “Continue Application”.  Be aware that “Residential Building Permit” is also an option.  Please ensure that you select the Residential Building Report application option.

  6. Search

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    Search for the location by entering the property address. Only input the street number and street name. Do not input anything else, and then select the search button. 

  7. Select Identifying Information

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    From the search results, select the appropriate Address, Parcel, or Owner if there are more than one search result.  If there is only one result, the system will automatically fill in the appropriate information.  Then select "Continue Application".

  8. Enter Applicant Information

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    Enter contact information for the Applicant. You can either “Select from” a list of applicants or “Add New” if you do not see the correct applicant information listed to select from.

  9. Enter Contact Information

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    Enter contact information for the primary Contact for this application. You can either “Select from” or “Add New,” similar to the step above.  Then select "Continue Application".

  10. Job Details

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    Provide Job Information details, including Application Name and Detailed Description, then select "Continue Application".

  11. Review Application

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    Review the application information and select “Continue Application” when ready.

  12. Review Fees

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    Review the fee amount, then select "Continue Application" when ready.

  13. Pay Fees

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    Enter payment information and select “Submit Payment” to process payment.

  14. Save

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    Save or print the receipt for your records.