Manatee County Building and Development Services Department (BADS) customers will soon be able to do business with the County without ever having to visit County offices. On Feb. 27, BADS will offer Online Services, a new web-based tool that offers all BADS services online. Customers will be able to remotely submit applications for permitting, licensing, planning and zoning. They will also be able to track a project’s progress from submittal through final approval from the convenience of a connected home computers or mobile device. As the department prepares for the transition, BADS offices will close at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and for the entire day on Monday, Feb. 26. In addition, the current online permitting and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems will be down from Feb. 21-26. Prior to the new Online Services, BADS will offer several opportunities for local contractors and customers to learn how to use the new system from instructor-led classes to online videos and quick reference guides.

Manatee County BADS