PermitPath

PermitPath is a web + mobile app that helps homeowners and small contractors figure out the exact permits, inspections, and typical timelines for common home projects—based on address and scope. Users answer a short questionnaire (e.g., “replace water heater,” “finish basement,” “add deck”), and the app generates a jurisdiction-specific checklist: required permits, likely plan requirements, inspection stages, estimated fees, and links to the correct municipal pages/forms. It also provides a contractor-ready “permit brief” PDF to reduce misquotes and change orders. This is not a magic auto-permit tool; many cities are messy and inconsistent. The value is in reducing uncertainty, preventing skipped permits, and giving people a realistic process map before they spend thousands. Monetization: subscription for contractors and pay-per-report for homeowners, plus lead referral fees where allowed.