Permit Filing
For Contractors,
Solved in Seconds.
PermitCrab is the AI-powered drafting assistant that helps trade contractors bypass tedious municipal research. Generate compliant work narratives, verify code citations, estimate fees, and compile ready-to-file packets in minutes.
Engineered For Trades
Powerful Features built for Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC teams
No more digging through outdated town websites. Let our AI-grounded municipal engine automate the boring parts.
AI-Generated Narratives
Describe the work in plain english, and our engine outputs a technical, chronologically detailed sequence of operations tailored to current building codes.
Real-Time Search Grounding
Uses our search-grounded municipal engine to reference active codes, find specific local ordinance clauses, and provide precise jurisdiction citations.
Predictive Fee Calculator
Stop guessing the check amount. We analyze city schedules to compute exact base fees, circuit add-ons, and processing rates.
Multi-State Scope
Select from major states including California, Washington, Texas, and Florida, with full custom-town fallback coverage powered by AI.
Global Profile Autofill
Save your business details, license numbers, and insurance credentials once. Click edit inline anytime to instantly autofill municipal packet sheets.
Export & Download Packets
Get cleanly formatted, high-professional txt or PDF-ready outputs with all narratives, codes, estimated valuation fees, and checklists prepared.
Streamlined Workflow
Draft a Complete Permit in 4 Simple Steps
We've replaced the municipal filing nightmare with an automated digital pipeline.
Jurisdiction Setup
Choose your state and town. If it is a custom town, our AI search engine activates to retrieve specific local ordinances.
Trade & Scope
Select your license trade (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Building) and input the detailed project description or scope of work.
Autofill & Review
Review automatically appended contractor data. If needed, click the brand new inline "Edit" button to change licenses on the fly!
Download Packet
Export cleanly prepared Technical Narratives, estimated filing fees, and code chapter checklists to immediately file with your city.
Simple Transparent Pricing
Plans Designed for Contractors of Every Scale
Save hundreds of dollars in delayed filing times. Choose a plan and start instantly.
Filing Savings Matrix
"One job this month? Pay per permit. Repeat contractor? Subscribe and save."
At 3+ permits per month, our Starter plan already saves you money compared to the one-time rate. Subscriptions drop your per-permit costs from $25 down to as low as $0.30/permit!
Target: Tradesmen with a single, infrequent permit need who do not want a subscription.
Target: Solo contractors with occasional permit needs. Great starting tier.
Target: Active contractors juggling multiple jobs or small 2-3 person crews.
Target: General contractors, multi-trade shops, and dedicated permit expediters.
Pick The Right Plan
See what you'd save each month
Slide to match your anticipated monthly project load and see how much a subscription saves your company compared to individual pay-per-permit.
Smart Savings Selector
Contractor Knowledge Hub
Latest Insights & Municipal filing guides
Read tips from experienced permit runners on code changes, inspection prep, and fee structures.
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Sound Calculations and Condenser Placement in Seattle Heat Pumps
Seattle city inspectors reject nearly 35% of HVAC applications due to poor noise level projections. Here is how PermitCrab can help draft compliance narratives in seconds.
How AI Search Grounding Solves the "Custom Town" Permit Dilemma
Instead of manual research, generative models with live search capabilities can scan deep municipal portals to fetch rules and estimate local base fees accurately.
Stop letting paperwork
delay your active projects.
Join thousands of electricians, HVAC mechanics, and plumbers who use PermitCrab to compile complete municipal filing packs in minutes.
No credit card required. Free plan includes 1 full draft permit packet.