Permit Press

Public records. A clearer picture.

Local activity.
Your next opportunity.

Find the projects, property changes, and business activity that matter to your work. Permit Press brings building permit data and other public records into one searchable place.

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Permits, property records, business filings, and more. Availability varies by source and location.

Verticals

Pick your vertical.
See what is in it for you.

Each vertical opens the records and research tools that fit the work, with the benefits spelled out up front.

Trades

Solar InstallersExplore solar permit activity in covered areas.
  • Track solar and battery permits
  • See which installers are active
  • Open the record behind each permit
RoofersFind aging roofs. Spot repair needs. Know your competition.
  • Find roofs with 15-year age evidence
  • Spot roof-tarp code cases
  • Compare competitor permit activity
HVAC ContractorsFind older-system prospects and restaurant mechanical work.
  • Research 12-year mechanical history
  • Find restaurant equipment prospects
  • Check the evidence before quoting
Pool BuildersTrack pool-related records without losing the source.
  • Track pool and enclosure permits
  • Spot resurfacing and remodel work
  • Compare builder permit activity
ElectriciansFind older-home upgrades and new-business wiring prospects.
  • Research pre-1990 properties
  • Spot new-business filings
  • Find low-voltage project prospects
PlumbersFind sewer-connection work in the permit records.
  • Find recorded sewer connections
  • Spot septic-conversion scope
  • Verify the next project at its source
Fence ContractorsKeep track of fence records in your service area.
  • Track new fence permits
  • Follow new construction nearby
  • Compare competitor permit activity
RemodelersFind quiet projects. Follow planned additions. Watch your competition.
  • Review long-quiet remodel permits
  • Follow additions through planning
  • Compare contractor permit activity
Carpet and flooringFind the next flooring job before the finish work starts.
  • Research rental-turnover prospects
  • Find builders for upgrade packages
  • Open the record behind each lead
Real estateSpot property issues early. Follow tomorrow's inventory.
  • Check unpermitted-work cases
  • Follow the builder pipeline
  • Research recent home improvements
Junk removalFind cleanout prospects with a record behind the need.
  • Research foreclosure cleanouts
  • Spot debris and hoarding cases
  • Verify who controls the property
LandscapingFind new properties and businesses to pitch year-round care.
  • Research newly formed HOAs
  • Find commercial maintenance prospects
  • Spot irrigation and sod opportunities

Industries

Home ServicesFind property changes worth a closer look.

Moving, lawn care, pest control, cleaning, and home improvement.

Deeds · Code cases · Court filingsConstruction & SuppliersFollow projects from planning to permitted work.

Contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and construction lenders.

Permits · Commencements · ZoningAttorneysKeep relevant filings and case updates in view.

Foreclosure, probate, land-use, and business counsel.

Court filings · Zoning · Business filingsInvestorsResearch ownership changes and property activity.

Property investors, real estate agents, title teams, and estate services.

Deeds · Court filings · Code casesB2B ServicesDiscover new businesses and licensed operations.

Insurance, payroll, IT, signage, banking, and hospitality vendors.

Business filings · Licenses · Court filings
Records on file
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What you can follow

The right records.
The context to understand them.

Explore the record types below. Each feed shows the information available from its covered sources.

Building permits

See the trade, scope, status, and reported value of permitted work.

For contractors & suppliers

Deeds & ownership

Follow recorded property transfers and the details the source provides.

For home services & real estate

Commencements & liens

Research project parties, recorded starts, liens, and releases.

For construction & lenders

Code enforcement

Track property violations and their progress toward compliance.

For home services & investors

Zoning & land use

Follow site plans, rezonings, and variances before the permit stage.

For builders & land-use teams

Foreclosure notices

Research recorded lis pendens and verify the underlying case at its source.

For investors & property teams

Court filings

Research foreclosure, probate, and eviction filings and case changes.

For attorneys & investors

Business formations

Find new entities and follow subsequent corporate filings.

For business service providers

Food & liquor licenses

Follow licenses, inspections, and reported changes in kitchens and bars.

For hospitality vendors

A filing is a starting point for research. It does not confirm that someone needs a service or that work is available.

From information to understanding

A useful tool for
every part of your research.

Search the details, explore the area, compare activity, and keep track of what matters.

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Contractors, property teams & service providers

Trade Opportunities

Start with your trade and explore evidence-specific tools for projects, property activity, and local market research.

Find a useful starting point for your specialty.

Explore trade opportunities
02

Every industry

Searchable feeds

Filter public records by the fields each feed supports, so you can focus on relevant activity.

Less time checking separate portals.

Explore the feeds
03

Contractors, suppliers & property teams

The permit map

See permits with available coordinates by location, trade, or stage.

Understand where activity is happening.

Explore the map
04

Contractors & suppliers

The Trade Register

Compare contractors by recorded permit activity, trades, and reported project values.

Research local contractors and the market.

Browse contractors
05

Property teams & service providers

The Signals Desk

Review related public-record patterns where property or entity matches are available.

Connect records for a more informed next step.

Explore signals
06

Business services & legal teams

The Agent Register

Explore registered agents and formation filers through their corporate filing activity.

Understand the people behind business filings.

Browse registered agents
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Every industry

Saved searches & alerts

Save the filters you care about and receive matching new records or changes. Frequency depends on your plan.

Keep up without repeating your search.

Manage saved searches
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Roofers & property teams

Roof-age intelligence

Review older-roof candidates based on available permit history or building-age evidence. Confirm the current roof at the source.

Plan focused property research.

Explore roof-age research
09

Door installers & home improvement teams

Hurricane-door research

Screen older door evidence and historic storm context where supported records are available.

Research possible upgrades with context.

Explore door research

A simpler routine

Less searching.
More understanding.

  1. Choose your focus

    Start with your industry or a record type, then narrow by the filters available.

  2. Explore the context

    Review the record details. Use maps, registers, or related signals when available.

  3. Keep it on your radar

    Save your search in your account to follow matching records and changes.

From the record feeds

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whole home surge protector install

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Tear off and re-roof on house with attached garage.

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$37,674Permit

Re-roof house with attached garage

Troy · Roofing

$17,000Permit

Replace existing siding, soffit, fascia, capping & gutters. No structural changes.

Troy · Other

$33,991Permit

Water heater replacement.

Troy · Water Heater

$0Permit

INSTALLING A 3 1/2 TON MINI SPLIT

Troy · Hvac

$0Permit

FURNACE, A/C REPLACEMENT

Troy · Hvac

$0Permit

Remove and replace: 5 windows.

Troy · Windows Doors

$8,180

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Coverage and update schedules vary. Check your location and record type before choosing a plan.

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