Why Not Just Google It?
Your time is worth $50–$150/hr. If you spend 3 hours researching one permit,
that’s $150–$450 in lost billable time — for a single job.
PermitAssist costs $39.99/mo for unlimited lookups and pays for itself
the first time it saves you 30 minutes.
| Method |
Real Cost |
Time |
Accuracy |
| ✅ PermitAssist |
$39.99/mo unlimited |
30 seconds |
✓ Verified official sources |
| 🔍 Googling It |
Free + $150–$450 in lost time |
2–6 hours |
⚠️ Often outdated or wrong |
| 📞 Calling Building Dept |
Free + $100–$300 in lost time |
1–3 hrs + hold time |
⚠️ Varies by who answers |
| 🤵 Permit Expediter |
$500–$2,000 / project |
Days to weeks |
High — but overkill for most jobs |
💡 The math: One avoided stop-work order saves $2,000–$10,000.
One avoided re-inspection saves $150–$500. PermitAssist pays for itself with a single time-save.
Questions?
Can I try it before paying?
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Yes — every account gets 3 free lookups total, with no reset and no credit card required. Just do a lookup on the homepage and we'll create your account automatically.
How do I cancel?
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Go to your Account page and click "Manage Billing." You can cancel anytime — your access continues until the end of your billing period. No cancellation fees.
What payment methods do you accept?
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All major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) through Stripe. Your card info never touches our servers.
What if my city isn't covered?
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We still research your permit requirements in real-time using AI, pulling from official building department sources. Solo and Team users can also request specific cities to be added to our verified database — we add them within a week.
Is the data accurate?
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Our verified city data is cross-checked against official building department sources. Every result shows its confidence level and sources. We always recommend confirming final details with the local building department before submitting — permit rules change, and we want you to be 100% sure.
Can my office manager handle billing?
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Yes — on the Team plan, any team member with account access can manage billing through the billing portal. Invite your office manager via the Account page.