PermitPath

PermitPath helps homebuyers and agents spot hidden permitting and zoning risks tied to a property before they commit. The app pulls permit history, open/expired permits, code enforcement cases, and basic zoning flags, then converts it into a plain-English “risk brief” with what it could cost, who to call, and what to verify during escrow. It also generates a checklist for the buyer’s agent and a disclosure prompt list for the seller side. This is not magic: many municipalities have messy or incomplete data, so the product is transparent about confidence levels and missing records. The value is speed and clarity—buyers stop discovering unpermitted additions, active violations, or impossible remodel plans after they’re already under contract. It’s a web app + mobile companion, combining traditional workflows with AI summarization.

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