Permit Research and Practical Insight Before You Buy
Permit Facts provides property research services for buyers, investors, real estate professionals, and developers who want more clarity before closing. We research permit history, zoning-related context, and potential compliance concerns using publicly available records.
Our goal is to help clients identify possible red flags, ask better questions, and make more informed decisions before moving forward with a property transaction.
Choose the Service That Fits Your Property Needs
Permit History Report
Research into the property’s permit history with a customized report highlighting potential issues, missing records, and red flags.
- Research of publicly available permit records
- Red flag review (expired permits, missing inspections, etc.)
- Expert insight into what’s missing or non-compliant
- Review of missing inspections or permit gaps
- Basic plan review of available construction drawings (when provided)
- No records? No charge.
Consultation Call
A consultation for clients who want to discuss a property, permit concerns, or questions before ordering a full report.
- 30-minute one-on-one consultation
- Discussion of property permit concerns
- Guidance on potential risks or next steps
- Explanation of what information local jurisdictions typically track
Permit Facts Bundle
Includes the property report plus a Zoom consultation to review the findings and discuss next steps.
- Includes Permit History Report + Consultation Call
- Save $15 when bundled
- Guidance on possible next steps
What We Analyze in Every Property Report
- Permit History Research
- Construction Record Review
- Red Flag Identification
- Compliance Concern Notes
- Residential Property Reports
- Commercial Property Reports
- Consultation Support
- Optional Add-On Services
Clear Research Leads to Better Property Decisions
Permit Facts may also offer optional consultation support, referral to a permit expeditor, and complimentary drone footage depending on location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in a permit history report?
Permit history research, a clear summary of activity on record, and red-flag indicators such as open permits, expired permits, or missing inspection activity when shown in the record.
Do you review construction plans or drawings?
Yes. If available through the jurisdiction, PermitFacts reviews approved construction documents, including building plans and site plans. Our review helps identify potential code compliance concerns, inconsistencies with permitted work, or other red flags related to the
property.
If construction plans are not available digitally, we can request paper blueprints from the jurisdiction. Please note that some jurisdictions charge fees for copying or retrieving these records, and any such fees will be the responsibility of the customer.
Can you confirm whether work was done without permits?
PermitFacts reviews permit history and available public records to identify potential gaps between documented permits and visible construction work. We also compare what is visible onsite to what the city or county approved to help identify differences. While we cannot make a final legal determination, our reports help highlight potential indicators of work that may have been completed without permits and help fill in the gaps between what was permitted and what may not have been.
Does this replace a home inspection, appraisal, or legal advice?
No. PermitFacts reports are for informational purposes only and do not replace a home inspection, property appraisal, or legal advice. Our reports focus specifically on reviewing permit history and available public records to help identify potential red flags or compliance concerns related to construction and permitting.