PermitFlow
Pricing is tailored to your team. Reach out to the vendor for a quote. See full pricing · Updated October 14, 2026
PermitFlow is a web permitting workspace that researches AHJ rules, prepares the application, files it, and tracks comments through issuance for US construction teams.
Permit sets still bounce between a CRM, a shared drive, and a city portal. PermitFlow pulls project files into one hosted workspace, then walks the job from research through submission, comment responses, and issuance. The point is to keep the jurisdiction's comments in the same place as the application.
Five agents cover that path. Intake reads the CRM, files, and contracts, and research checks PermitFlow's database and AHJ portals for requirements, fees, and timelines. Submission fills forms and files with the jurisdiction, online or in person. Coordination watches comments, and issuance returns the permit to PermitFlow and the CRM, then tracks inspections and close-out.
The company says it has permitted more than $20 billion of construction, holds more than 12 million data points, and covers more than 7,000 AHJs. It also claims 2.5 times faster approvals, a 5 times return, a 90 percent cut in admin work, and, in a September 2025 article, review cycles shorter by as much as 60 percent. Treat those as PermitFlow's figures. The homepage says the service is SOC 2 certified, and the terms target 99.5 percent availability outside maintenance.
The software is hosted by PermitFlow and used in a browser. The comparison article says it works nationwide and connects with Procore and Autodesk. The team behind the product is described as architects, structural engineers, permitting specialists, and software people. A banner on the site says the company raised $54 million.
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Pros
- A quote is free, and the price is tied to permit type and jurisdiction rather than a mystery hourly rate
- City fees are called out as pass-through costs, separate from the PermitFlow fee
- One workspace for research, filing, comments, and issuance
Cons
- No public dollar price. The number lives on an order form
- A project that turns out not to need a permit, or that you cancel, is still billed unless PermitFlow makes an exception
- Pass-through city costs are non-refundable and due in 10 days
- Renewal fees can rise 5 percent a year, and not more than 10 percent if the scope stays materially the same
Key features
Research: Looks up requirements, fees, and timelines in PermitFlow's database and on AHJ portals.
File the application: Forms and attachments are prepared in the workspace and submitted online or in person.
Comments: Municipal corrections are answered and resubmitted in the same place.
Issuance: The permit lands in PermitFlow and the CRM, with inspections and close-out tracked after that.
Nationwide: The comparison article says coverage is not limited to one city.
Procore and Autodesk: Named as integrations on that same article.
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No public price on the vendor site. An article says you request a free quote, and the fee is calculated from permit type and jurisdiction, with discounts tiered on project volume and spend. The terms put the fee on an order form, due in 30 days if the form does not say otherwise. City application costs are pass-through, due in 10 days, and non-refundable. Late fees are 1.5 percent per month or the legal maximum, whichever is lower.
Prices come from each vendor’s public listings and can change. Double-check the current price on the vendor site before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PermitFlow cost?
PermitFlow does not publish a price. A September 11, 2025 article says you request a free quote, and the fee depends on the permit type and the jurisdiction, with discounts based on project volume and spend. The terms put that fee on an order form, due in 30 days if the form is silent. There is no per-permit dollar amount on the site.
Are city permit fees included in the PermitFlow price?
No. The terms call jurisdiction charges pass-through costs, which you repay within 10 days after PermitFlow pays them. Fees and pass-through amounts are non-refundable. If a pass-through bill is late, PermitFlow may stop work and cancel pending applications.
Is PermitFlow cheaper than a permit expediter?
PermitFlow says it usually costs less than a person who bills hourly or a high flat rate, because the price follows permit type, jurisdiction, and volume. The same article says a simple job in a small town may not repay either option. It does not print PermitFlow's fee or a standard expediter fee. Ask for the quote before you compare.
Does PermitFlow run on Mac or only in the browser?
It is hosted software you open in a browser. The terms say the service is provided through the internet from servers PermitFlow controls. Windows and Mac apps are not listed. The comparison article says you can reach it from anywhere, including projects in more than one state.
What permits can PermitFlow file, and does it need a BIM file?
The comparison article says it can be used for any kind of permit, in any location they cover, not only a building permit. The homepage workflow is research, forms, submission, comments, issuance, inspections, and close-out. IFC or Revit files are not named as a required input. Procore and Autodesk are named as integrations, not as file formats.
Who is PermitFlow for?
The homepage names commercial contractors, home builders, home-services contractors, developers, and architects. The comparison article adds that the staff includes architects, structural engineers, and permitting specialists. Coverage is described as nationwide, with more than 7,000 AHJs cited on the homepage. A quote starts from a project intake form.
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