Catch permit issues before you file.
getPermit pre-checks every California city's rules — required permits, fees, documents, and the small print that gets applications rejected. Built for solo contractors and small crews who don't have time for permit ping-pong.
No signup. Real California city data. Unsupported cities show estimated info.
We handle that. You handle the install.
From job site to submitted in three steps
No more bouncing between PDFs, city portals, and old email threads.
Tell the AI your job
Describe the project and the address. One sentence is enough — getPermit asks the right follow-ups.
Get the full picture
We identify the AHJ, required permits, applicable code year, fees, and whether it qualifies as over-the-counter.
Send the package
Receive a ready-to-send email with attachments — or a step-by-step walkthrough for Accela, OpenGov, eTRAKiT.
Speaks the language of the field
Trade-specific intake means fewer questions and a cleaner application on the first try.
Plumbing
- Water heater swap
- Repipe
- Sewer lateral
- Backflow preventer
HVAC
- AC changeout
- Furnace replacement
- Heat pump install
- Mini-split
Electrical
- Panel upgrade
- EV charger circuit
- Sub-panel
- Service mast
10 California jurisdictions ready, more every week
Each city's submission method, contact, fee schedule, and common pitfalls — built into the assistant.
Don't see your city? Get on the waitlist and we'll prioritize yours.
Built with contractors, for contractors
Early access conversations from the plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs shaping getPermit.
"I was spending 8–10 hours a week on permits. As a solo electrician, that's time I could be billing. getPermit handles everything now — I just review and approve."
"Our office manager was spending 15–20 hours a week on permits. We couldn't afford a dedicated permit person. getPermit solved both problems — automated and affordable."
"Before getPermit, our PM was spending 30% of his time on permit coordination. Now it's automated and he can actually manage projects. Permit delays are down 70%."
Built for the people doing the work
If you can't justify a full-time permit coordinator but still need a clean, professional submission — this is for you.
Solo operators
One-truck plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs running the whole show. Every hour on permits is an hour you're not billing.
- Reclaim 5–10 hours every week
- No office staff required
- Founder-friendly pricing
Micro crews (1–3)
Small teams without a permit coordinator — and no budget to hire one. getPermit fills the role for the cost of a tool subscription.
- Save 8–15 hours weekly
- Scale jobs without scaling headcount
- Reusable company & license profile
Owner-operator GCs
Running jobs, quoting work, and chasing inspectors all at once. Stop being the bottleneck on your own permits.
- Pre-check before you file
- Fewer rejection loops
- Status tracking & reminders
Questions, answered
Is the chat above actually working?+
Yes — try it on a real job. It looks up the city, identifies required permits, estimates fees, builds your document checklist, and surfaces common pitfalls for that jurisdiction. No signup required.
When will the full submission workflow be available?+
We're rolling out city by city. The waitlist gets early access in launch order — and waitlist members can request their city be prioritized.
Will getPermit submit the permit for me?+
For email-based cities, we generate a ready-to-send email package — you review and click send. For portal cities (Accela, OpenGov, eTRAKiT), we give you a step-by-step walkthrough with the exact field values to paste. v1 keeps you in control of the final click.
Which California cities are supported?+
We're launching with 10 of the largest CA jurisdictions including LA, SF, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland, Long Beach, Fresno, Pasadena, and Anaheim. New cities every week — request yours when you join the waitlist.
What about my contractor license info?+
Your company profile, license number, and insurance details are stored encrypted and only used to pre-fill your own permit applications. Never shared, never sold.
Residential or commercial?+
v1 focuses on residential and light-commercial trade permits (plumbing, HVAC, electrical). Heavy commercial and structural plan-check work is on the roadmap.
Be first when getPermit lands in your city.
Founder pricing, your jurisdiction prioritized, and direct line to the team. No spam, no credit card.