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Before Your Competitors Do

Real-time building permits across 8 major US metros. Filter by trade, market, cost, and neighborhood.

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Pick your trade
Filter by what you do best
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See approved projects
Every permit = funded budget
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Contact before awarded
Be first, not cheapest
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Who Uses This โ€” and How

Real workflows, not marketing fluff.

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HVAC Contractors
Filter by Mechanical permits and size quotes to sqft. Active permits mean the GC is staffing now.
โ†’ Book installs before the drywall crew arrives.
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Electricians
Electrical permits show up early in the cycle. Contact the GC before rough-in is scheduled.
โ†’ Get panel and rough-in work locked in first.
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Roofers
Roofing permits are fast-turnaround. Most owners haven't picked a roofer when the permit is issued.
โ†’ Close in days, not weeks โ€” the budget is already approved.
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Plumbers
New construction and addition permits need rough-in before slab. Be first to the site walk.
โ†’ Secure the full build contract, not just the service call.
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General Contractors
See every active permit in your market. Some owners pull permits before hiring a GC.
โ†’ Pitch before the owner gets 3 other bids.
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Specialty Trades
Solar, pool, flooring, fire suppression โ€” filter by project type and jump on niche jobs.
โ†’ Less competition, higher margins on specialized work.
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Material Suppliers
Track high-value new construction and commercial projects. Sell before the contractor buys elsewhere.
โ†’ Be the quoted supplier before bids go out.
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Real Estate Investors
Find stalled or recently-issued permits on distressed properties. Off-market deal intelligence.
โ†’ Contact owners of expired permits โ€” they may be stuck and selling.

Find Building Permits Before Your Competition

Finding Permits tracks 384,000+ active building permits across 8 major US metro markets. We pull data directly from city open-data portals, so you see permits the same day they are issued โ€” often weeks before they appear on public plan rooms or bid boards.

Every permit includes the project address, work type, estimated cost, square footage, and application status. Unlock owner contact details with credits to reach out before the competition even knows the project exists.

Built for roofers, HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, solar installers, general contractors, developers, material suppliers, and real estate investors who need real-time construction lead intelligence.

Browse Permits by City

Austin, TXSan Francisco, CAChicago, ILSeattle, WAPhiladelphia, PANashville, TNOrlando, FLMiami-Dade, FL

Browse Permits by Trade

RoofingHVACElectricalPlumbingSolarGeneral ContractorDeveloper

How It Works

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Pick Your Trade
Filter permits by roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, solar, GC, or developer.
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See Active Projects
View recently issued permits with project details, cost estimates, and addresses.
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Contact First
Unlock owner details and reach out before competitors find the lead.
Trusted by Contractors

Why Trades Rely on Permit Data

โ€œI used to drive around looking for job sites. Now I see every electrical permit in Austin the day it drops.โ€
Electrician ยท Austin, TX
โ€œWe booked three roofing jobs in one week from permits we found here. The owners had not even called other roofers yet.โ€
Roofer ยท Orlando, FL
โ€œThe stalled permit filter is gold. I contact owners of expired permits and offer to revive the project.โ€
GC ยท Nashville, TN
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