Permit check by address
Free
Which permits your project needs, with documents and typical fees for your town.
Get started →Residential permits, made simple
Know your permit before you pick up a hammer.
Tell us your address and your project. We check your town's rules, tell you which permits you need, and can prepare and file the application so your project isn't held up.
- Free permit check by address
- Checklist within 1 business day
- We prepare the paperwork for you
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Takes about 1 minuteYour project is in.
How it works
From "do I need a permit?" to filed.
Permit rules change from town to town, and most homeowners only learn them after an inspector shows up. We find out first.
Step 1
Describe the project
Your address, what you're building and when you want to start.
Step 2
Get your checklist
Which permits apply, the documents each one needs, typical fees and review times for your town.
Step 3
Choose how to file
File it yourself with the checklist, or have us prepare the application and track it through review.
What you get back
Everything on one page, before you commit.
- Town-specificRules, fees and review times for your address, not generic advice.
- Plain languageWhat each permit is for and what the inspector will look for.
- Paperwork handledOn the prep and expediting plans we assemble the application and follow up with the permit office.
Permit checklist · DeckExample
12×16 ft deck, raised 30 in.Palm Beach County, FL
| Building permit — residential deckSite plan, framing details, product approvals | Required |
| Zoning setback reviewRear setback 10 ft minimum | Required |
| Electrical permitOnly if you add outlets or lighting | If wiring |
| Typical county feeBased on project value | $150–$400 |
| Typical review time | 2–4 weeks |
Illustration only. Your checklist uses your town's current rules.
Services and pricing
Start free. Pay only if you want help filing.
Most homeowners only need the free check. If the application looks complicated, we can take it on.
Permit application prep
$199 per permit
We complete the forms and assemble your documents so the application is ready to submit.
Get started →Full permit expediting
$499 per project
We submit, answer reviewer comments and track the permit until it is issued.
Get started →Contractor referral
Free to homeowners
Get introduced to licensed local contractors who pull permits as part of the job.
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Bigger projects
Additions, pools and roofs need more than one sign-off.
Larger projects often need building, zoning and trade permits, sometimes in a set order. We map the sequence before you start.
- Which reviews run in parallel and which must wait
- Documents your contractor or designer needs to supply
- Inspections you'll need to book during the build
- What changes if you're in an HOA or a flood zone
Who it's for
For homeowners who want to do it right the first time.
Homeowners planning a project
Find out what's required before you sign a contract or buy materials.
DIY builders
Get the checklist and file it yourself with confidence.
Buyers of a fixer-upper
Know which upgrades need permits before you budget for them.
Questions
Before you get started
Is the permit check really free?
Yes. The checklist by address is free. You only pay if you ask us to prepare or file the application.
Do you guarantee my permit will be approved?
No. Approval is up to your local permit office. We make sure the application is complete and follow up on reviewer comments.
Can my contractor pull the permit instead?
Often, yes. Many contractors include permits in their price. Our checklist tells you what to ask them for.
Which areas do you cover?
We check projects anywhere in the US. Expediting is offered where we can submit to the permit office online or through a local partner.
Do you give legal or engineering advice?
No. We explain permit requirements. Drawings that need a licensed engineer or architect stay with them.
Partners and sponsorship
Reach homeowners at the moment they plan a project.
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