Simple pricing
The map and every page stay free. Pro is for people who make money from permits - contractors prospecting jobs, suppliers, investors and agents.
$0. Free forever.
For homeowners & the curious - no card required.
Interactive permit map
Last 90 days, filterable by permit type, valuation and property type.
Address, contractor & zip search
Look up any of the three - no account required.
Full detail pages
Every permit, property and contractor gets its own page.
Zip code statistics
A citywide dashboard broken down by zip.
Latest-permits feed
Refreshed every morning.
Permit trends
Citywide velocity and valuation charts, updated daily.
Free weekly email digest
The Monday Austin construction recap, straight to your inbox.
Plain-English guides
Guides that explain how to read permit data.
$39/mo. Everything included.
For contractors, suppliers & investors.
Same-day permits
No 24-hour delay - see new permits the day they're filed.
Full history back to 1980
In search and on the map, not just recent activity.
Zip-code heat map
See where construction activity is concentrated, citywide.
Saved-search email alerts
New permits matching your search - by zip, type, valuation or a specific contractor - land in your inbox every morning, plus a weekly zip-activity recap.
CSV export
Export any filtered search, no record cap.
Contractor scorecards
Phone numbers and addresses, percentile ranking by permit volume, valuation breakdown, and expired-vs-finaled ratio for any contractor.
Track contractors
One click on any contractor's page gets you an email the moment they pull a new permit anywhere in Austin.
Trend breakdown by permit type
See velocity and valuation broken out by permit type, plus a valuation-over-time chart on every property page.
Due-diligence flags
Expired-without-final permits and City of Austin code-compliance cases, called out automatically on every property page.
Priority support
Faster responses when you need help.
$39/mo · secure checkout by Stripe · cancel anytime in one click
One good lead pays for a year
A single pool remodel, roof replacement or kitchen renovation is worth thousands in revenue. Pro tells you who just got permission to build - while the job is still being staffed and supplied.
Us vs. the industry
$39 a month. Nothing more.
Every feature lives in one plan - no sample data, no upsells, no sales call to find the real price.
- Monthly price
$39 flat. One plan.
Every feature - map, search, alerts, exports, contacts - in a single $39/month plan. No add-ons, no upsells.
- Free map & search
Free forever, no account
The map, address, contractor and zip search, and every permit page, are free for anyone - no account required.
- Data history
Back to 1980, included
Pro unlocks the complete permit history back to 1980, in search and on the map.
- Zip-code heat map
Included in the one $39 plan
See where construction activity is concentrated, city-wide, with no separate add-on.
- Saved-search alerts
Included in the one $39 plan
New permits matching your search land in your inbox every morning.
- CSV export
Included in the one $39 plan
Export any filtered search to CSV, with no separate add-on or record cap.
- Contractor scorecards
Full scorecard included
Phone, address, percentile ranking by volume, valuation breakdown and expired-vs-finaled ratio - part of the one $39 plan.
- Track contractors
Included in the one $39 plan
One click on any contractor's page gets you an email the moment they pull a new permit, at no extra cost.
- Pricing
The price is right there above
No sales call, no custom quote - see the real price on this page and check out in a few clicks.
Tiers, trials and paywalls.
Most permit-data platforms make you dig - and often sign up - just to see the real price.
- Monthly price
$150-$500+, split across tiers
Most permit-data platforms charge well above $39/month, and split real features across pricier tiers.
- Free map & search
A handful of sample records, then a paywall
Real search on a typical permit-data platform requires signing up, and often a paid plan - only a few sample records are browsable free.
- Data history
Coverage dates often undisclosed
Data coverage and history vary by market and aren't always shown until after you've signed up.
- Zip-code heat map
Not a standard feature at this price
Visual activity/heat-map tools are typically found on pricier, more specialized platforms, if offered at all.
- Saved-search alerts
Reserved for the priciest tier
Automated alerts are commonly gated to the most expensive plan, not the entry-level paid tier.
- CSV export
Often capped or reserved for the priciest tier
Bulk record downloads are commonly limited to a set monthly cap, or gated to the most expensive plan.
- Contractor scorecards
Contractor search often needs the top tier
Contractor-specific search and filtering are commonly reserved for the most expensive plan.
- Track contractors
Usually needs the top-tier plan
Watch-list and tracking tools are commonly bundled with the same priciest tier as alerts and contractor search.
- Pricing
Sometimes hidden behind a sales call
Full pricing for team, volume or top-tier access is sometimes only available by request.
Pricing questions
Is the map and search really free?
Yes - the interactive map, address, contractor and zip code search, and every permit, property and contractor page are free for everyone, no account required. Free accounts see permits with a 24-hour delay.
What does Pro add for $39/month?
Pro removes the 24-hour delay, unlocks the complete permit history back to 1980 in search and on the map, and adds the zip-code heat map, saved-search email alerts, CSV export, contractor phone numbers and addresses, the ability to track specific contractors, permit-type trend breakdowns, and automatic flags for unpermitted work and code-compliance cases.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes - cancel in one click from your account page. Pro is billed monthly through Stripe, with no phone call or retention flow to get through.
Do I need a credit card to use the free features?
No - the map, search and every permit, property, contractor and zip page are free with no card and no account required. A card is only needed if you upgrade to Pro.
How is this different from other permit-search platforms?
Most permit-data platforms charge $150 to $500+ a month, limit free access to a handful of sample records, and split features like alerts and contractor search across pricier tiers. Austin Permit Search keeps full search free forever and puts every feature - heat map, alerts, exports, full history - in one $39/month plan.