PermitIQ — Permit Fee Estimator

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PermitIQ Estimator · Intelligence-Assisted · Estimates Only

PermitIQ uses machine intelligence to estimate permit fees and approval timelines based on project parameters and publicly available jurisdiction data. It is a planning and budgeting tool only — not an official fee determination.

Fee estimates are approximations only and may not reflect current fee schedules, recent amendments, or project-specific determinations by the AHJ.
Timeline estimates are based on historical averages and may vary significantly depending on project complexity, jurisdiction workload, and completeness of submissions.
Always confirm fees and timelines directly with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before budgeting or scheduling.
This tool does not constitute an official permit application, pre-application determination, or binding fee quote from any municipality.

I understand that PermitIQ provides estimates only, that results must be verified with the relevant jurisdiction, and that this tool does not constitute official permit guidance.

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PermitIQ

Estimate permit fees, review timelines, and approval complexity for multifamily projects across Southeast jurisdictions. Enter your project details below.

Project Name

State Required

City / Jurisdiction Required

Enter the city or county where permits will be pulled

Project Type Required

Number of Units Required

Estimated Construction Value ($)?This is your total hard cost — what you expect to pay for construction. Permit fees are calculated as a percentage of this number. If you don't know yet, use $150–220/SF × your gross square footage as a rough estimate.

Total hard construction cost estimate

Construction Type?Not sure yet? Most garden-style wood-frame projects are Type V-B (1–3 stories) or V-A (4 stories, sprinklered). Your architect confirms this — it affects permit fees and plan review complexity.

Zoning Status?By-right means your project is permitted as-of-right under current zoning — no discretionary approval needed. Conditional means you need a special use permit, variance, or rezoning, which adds 3–18 months and significant uncertainty to your timeline.

Additional Context (optional)

Machine estimate · Verify all figures with the AHJ

PermitIQ Estimate

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Preliminary estimate · Verify with jurisdiction

PermitIQ outputs are machine-generated planning estimates only. Actual fees are set by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Always verify before budgeting. Full platform disclaimer →