Terms of Service

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PermitCosts.com ("the Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

Description of Service

PermitCosts.com provides building permit cost data sourced from public municipal fee schedules across US cities. Our data is presented for informational and planning purposes to help homeowners and contractors estimate permit costs before applying.

Disclaimer — Not Professional Advice

The permit cost data, content, and information on this Site are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Permit fees shown are based on publicly available fee schedules and may not reflect the most current rates.

Always verify current permit fees with your local building department before starting any project. We are not responsible for any actions taken based on information provided on this Site.

Accuracy of Information

We strive to keep our permit cost data accurate and up-to-date by regularly reviewing official municipal fee schedules. However, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site. Permit fees are set by local governments and may change at any time without notice.

Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Site for commercial purposes without our written permission
• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site's content without permission

Intellectual Property

While the underlying permit fee data is public information, the original editorial content, design, organization, and presentation on this Site are the property of PermitCosts.com and are protected by copyright. You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Advertising and Affiliate Links

The Site displays advertisements provided by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. The Site also contains affiliate links to contractors, permit expediting services, and home improvement products. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Advertising and affiliate relationships do not influence the data we present.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including government websites and contractor services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PermitCosts.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of or inability to use the Site.

Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at contact@permitcosts.com.