Guides and patterns that prevent permit delays
Learn the rules, avoid the resets, and submit clean packets the first time. Built for homeowners, builders, and permitting teams across IL, WI, and IN.
Permitting Playbook
Plain-language answers to the questions that delay approvals. Built for homeowners and first-time applicants.
Case Patterns
Operational lessons from real permit workflows that impact schedules, revenue, and customer experience.
Product Updates
Coverage drops, new workflows, and tooling improvements as Permitech expands.
What Is a Plat of Survey (and Why It Stops Permits)
A plat of survey is more than a drawing. It is the base document most reviewers use to verify property lines, setbacks, and existing structures.
Setbacks Explained Without the Jargon
Setbacks are the invisible lines that control where you can build. Here is how they work and why they are the fastest way to trigger a rejection.
Building Permit vs Zoning Approval: What Comes First?
Zoning answers where and what you can build. The building permit answers how it must be built. Here is how to avoid submitting in the wrong order.
Why Permits Get Denied (and How to Avoid Resets)
Most permit rejections are not about major code violations. They happen because of small misses that trigger a restart.
The Real Cost of Permit Delays in Busy Season
When permits stall, the cost is more than time. It shows up in schedules, crews, and customer trust.
Why Missing One Page Can Cost Weeks
A single missing document can reset the review clock. Here is why it happens and how to prevent it.
Common Rejection Triggers Across IL, WI, and IN
Across Midwest jurisdictions, the same issues appear again and again. Knowing them ahead of time keeps your packet moving.