Permit tools
Ten tools that either reason over general building-code practice or route you to the official source for your jurisdiction. None of them invent a fee, a timeline or a local rule — where a number would have to be guessed, we tell you where to read the real one instead.
Do I need a permit?Answer a few questions about your project and get a clear read on whether a permit applies, plus a direct link to the office that decides.Permit fee worksheetSee which fee components apply to your project so you can read the official fee schedule properly. We do not invent amounts.Document checklist generatorBuild the submittal list for your scope so your application is not returned at intake.Inspection checklistGet the inspection sequence for your scope, in the order they have to happen.Permit timeline plannerThe full sequence from jurisdiction check to final sign-off, so nothing is discovered late.Jurisdiction helperWork out which office has jurisdiction over your property before you prepare anything.Contractor licence lookupGo straight to your state's official licence register, and know what to check once you are there.Permit status lookupFind the official permit record search for your jurisdiction, plus how to search it effectively.Violation explainerUnderstand what a notice means and what the correct next step is.Permit glossaryPlain-language definitions for the terms that appear on permits, plans and correction notices.