Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PermitDashboard.
Getting Started
Is there a dashboard to track multiple permits across projects?
Yes! PermitDashboard is built exactly for this. Track all your permits across multiple projects in one centralized dashboard. Monitor 53+ cities, get real-time status updates, and receive notifications when any permit changes. Our Professional plan includes project organization that automatically groups permits by job site address.
What is PermitDashboard?
PermitDashboard offers two tools for contractors: (1) AI Checklist that reviews your permit applications against city requirements before you submit, and (2) Permit Monitoring that tracks permit status and texts you alerts when anything changes.
How much does it cost?
Plans start at $10/month for individual contractors (Solo), $49/month for small teams (Team), and $149/month for professional contractors (Professional). All plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No long-term contracts, no cancellation fees. You can cancel your subscription anytime from your dashboard and you won't be charged again.
AI Checklist
How does the AI Checklist work?
You upload your permit application and supporting documents. Our AI analyzes them against city-specific requirements and gives you a checklist of what's missing or needs correction before you submit.
What cities does AI Checklist work in?
AI Checklist works in any US city. Unlike permit monitoring which requires integration with city systems, our AI can analyze permit requirements nationwide.
What are AI credits?
Each plan includes monthly AI credits for generating checklists and analyzing documents. Checklist generation uses 1 credit. Document analysis uses 3 base credits plus 2 per additional document. You can purchase additional credits that never expire.
Permit Monitoring
What cities are available for monitoring?
We currently monitor permits in 53+ major cities including Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, New York City, Boston, and more. Visit our cities page to see the full list.
How often are permits updated?
Update frequency depends on your plan: daily for Solo, hourly for Team, and real-time for Professional. All updates come directly from official city data systems.
How do you access permit data?
We only use official municipal APIs and open data portals. No web scraping or unauthorized methods. This ensures reliable, compliant access to permit information.