Map-first discovery
Explore permit activity by neighborhood, address, or area instead of searching rows in a legacy table.
The modern permit transparency layer
A searchable public map for your city's permit data.
PermitsView is a public transparency layer for cities and counties. It connects to existing permit data and gives residents a clear way to search, explore, and understand local activity.
Search by placeReadable on any deviceConfigured for your city
Actual PermitsView interface shown with sample Berkeley permit data
Platform overview
Permit information should be easy to understand.
Most public systems expose records, but they do not help people understand what is happening around them.
The current experience
Residents search through systems designed for internal workflows.
- Scattered portals
- No map context
- More staff calls
With PermitsView
Permit records become one clear, visual public experience.
Fast search & filters
Find records by type, status, date, applicant, and location in a few clicks.
Area alerts
Let residents follow places they care about and stay informed as activity changes.
One public experience
Present data from existing systems through one consistent, mobile-friendly interface.
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How it works
Connect your permit system. Publish a clearer public view.
Your existing permitting software continues to manage applications, reviews, and approvals. PermitsView reads selected records and presents them in a city-branded map and search experience.
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Connect your data
Use an API or scheduled export from your current permit system.
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Configure the experience
Set local branding, terminology, filters, and visible record types.
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Publish the portal
Give residents and staff a searchable map that works on any device.
PermitsView does not replace your system of record or process permit applications.
See how it fits your cityBuilt for better service
One platform. Benefits across the city.
Make public information easier to access while giving teams more time and better visibility.
Lower support demand
Give people clearer answers online and reduce routine status calls to city teams.
More time for staff
Spend less time locating records and more time moving important work forward.
Better decisions
See patterns across neighborhoods and use permit activity to support planning.
Lower implementation risk
Launch a better public experience while keeping the systems your teams rely on.
Flexible by design
Works with the systems you already use.
Start with the connection that fits your environment. PermitsView can consume APIs, scheduled data exports, or link back to source records.
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API connection
Live, structured data from supported endpoints.
Scheduled sync
Secure refreshes from existing exports.
Source link-out
Keep full records in the system of record.
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know.
Have a different question? Our team is happy to talk through your environment.
Who is PermitsView for?
Cities and counties use PermitsView to give residents a clearer public view of permit activity. Staff can also use the same interface for faster lookup and context.
Does it replace our permitting system?
No. Your current system remains the official source of record and continues to manage applications and approvals. PermitsView presents selected data through a clearer public interface.
How do residents view complete permit details?
They can select a location on the map, review a clear summary, and open the full source record when deeper detail is needed.
Can it be customized for our city or county?
Yes. Branding, permit types, filters, terminology, access rules, and integrations can be tailored for each deployment.
Let's talk
Bring clarity to your permit data.
Tell us about your city, county, or agency. We'll share a tailored walkthrough and practical next steps.
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