How to Use Permit Atlas

1. Sign Up - Create your free account (takes 30 seconds)
2. Unlimited Lookups - Search any address for its permit jurisdiction, right away and free
3. 14-Day Pro Trial - Reach for a Pro feature to start it: full Pro access for 14 days, no credit card
4. Dashboard - With Pro, view your stats, saved jurisdictions, and recent lookups

1. Click Lookup in the navigation bar
2. Enter the job address (street, city, state or ZIP)
3. Select from dropdown suggestions
4. View instant results with permit office details

Understanding Results:

• Permit required - Jurisdiction requires a permit for residential plumbing. A city we haven't confirmed is shown as Permit required
• Not required - We've confirmed no permit is needed for residential plumbing repair and replacement, or it's a Texas county we haven't confirmed yet (marked Not yet verified, with a note)
• Confirm with the office - We haven't confirmed whether a permit is needed. Contact the office before starting
• Verified / Not yet verified - Whether our team has confirmed this jurisdiction's permit rules

Pro Features:

• 📞 Permit office phone numbers (click to call)
• 📍 Physical office addresses
• 💵 Permit cost estimates
• 📝 Special instructions and requirements

Analytics & History:

• View total lookups and usage stats
• See your recent lookup history
• Monitor your plan status and trial countdown

Favorites System:

• ⭐ Save frequently-used jurisdictions
• Add custom notes (e.g., "Ask for Mike at counter")
• Quick access to permit office links
• Perfect for contractors working in multiple cities

Export to Excel:

• Download your lookup history as an Excel workbook (or as a CSV file)
• Keep records for compliance and audits
• Track job sites and permit requirements

Pricing:

• Free Account: Unlimited lookups with permit data, no credit card
• 14-Day Pro Trial: Full Pro access, no credit card — start it when you reach for a Pro feature
• Pro Monthly: $59/month
• Pro Annual: $649/year (save $59/year)

To upgrade after trial:

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Click Upgrade to Pro
3. Choose your plan (Monthly or Annual)
4. Complete checkout via Stripe (secure payment)

To manage existing subscription:

Account Settings → Manage Subscription → Update payment, change plan, or cancel anytime

Found incorrect data or missing jurisdiction? Help us improve:

1. After a lookup, click "Help Improve This Result"
2. Describe what's wrong or what's missing
3. Our team reviews and updates the database

Your feedback helps other contractors get accurate permit information!