Submit your building permit in minutes

Just describe your project
we prepare and submit your city application for you.
Supports OTC (over-the-counter) and simple like-for-like permits

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Get Your City Permit Submitted With AI

Just describe your house project, we prepare & submit it for you

  • Takes less than 3 minutes
  • No paperwork required
  • No city follow-ups needed

Faster Permit Submissions

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Compared to Manual Process

Less Paperwork

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No Forms, No Back-and-Forth

Cities Covered

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Across the US

How Zermit Works

Prepared to match your city requirements automatically

Just tell us what you want to build or renovate.

Zermit generates all required documents based on your city.

Dual AI & Human review ensures error-free permits.

Your permit is submitted directly to your city, no paperwork.

1

Describe your Project

Just tell us what you want to build or renovate.

2

We Prepare Everything

Zermit generates all required documents based on your city.

3

Expert Quality Ensured

Dual AI & Human review ensures error-free permits.

4

We Submit it For You

Your permit is submitted directly to your city, no paperwork.

Permit Compliance Automated

Architect-grade documentation and automated city submissions.
Zermit AI interprets local building codes in real-time.

Documentation and automated city submissions.
Zermit AI interprets local building codes in real-time.

  • Scope Within OTC Limits
  • Jurisdiction Specific Code Matched
  • Automated City Portal Submission
  • OTC Permit Validation
  • Zero Manual City Submission
  • GIS-based address verification
  • 99% Submission Accuracy
  • Real time City Portal Sync
  • AI-Powered & Human Verified

The Math on Filing by Yourself

Every permit you submit manually costs more than the filing fee.

Filing it yourself

30-60 min Research requirements
20-40m Fill out forms
15-30m City portal
1-3 hours Fix rejections & refile

With Zermit

2 min
Describe your project. We handle the rest.

Permit Types Zermit Helps Prepare

Zermit helps structure project information and prepare documentation for many common residential renovation permits.
The platform assists homeowners and professionals in organizing the required details before submitting permits to the appropriate city or local building authority.

KITCHEN REMODEL PERMITS

BATHROOM REMODEL PERMITS

ELECTRICAL PERMITS

PLUMBING PERMITS

HVAC PERMITS

LIKE-TO-LIKE REPLACEMENT PERMITS

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION PERMITS

Homeowners,
Start Your Project With Confidence

Zermit helps you move forward with confidence, not just by guiding you through your permit, but by connecting you with professionals who can actually execute the work.

Understand if your project requires permit.

Prepare & submit your city permit application through a simple conversation

Avoid delays caused by missing steps or unclear requirements

Get matched with trusted local professionals to execute your project when you're ready to move forward.

And when you're ready to move forward

FIND LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

EXPLORE VERIFIED EXPERTS

CONNECT WITH CONTRACTORS

Professionals
Are Already Moving Faster with Zermit

Don't miss a project already moving forward in your city.

Professionals Get High-Intent Leads Before the Job Starts

Meet clients before they hire someone else.

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  • Appear When Clients Need You Most

    Contractors listed in the Zermit Professional Network may appear as potential service providers when homeowners search for help with their project and permits.

    Contractors in the Zermit Network can appear when homeowners look for help with projects and permits.

  • Showcase Your Work & Win More Jobs

    Professionals can claim and enhance their profiles within the Zermit network, allowing them to present their business clearly to homeowners.

    Professionals can claim and enhance their profiles to showcase their services clearly.

  • Get Connected Before the Job Starts

    By appearing within the Zermit network, professionals can increase their visibility at this key moment, helping them connect with homeowners who are preparing to begin work.

    Get discovered at the right time and connect with homeowners ready to start their project.

Get High-Intent Leads Before the Job Starts

Meet clients before they hire someone else.

What Professionals Are Saying

Tree Builders Group

2 weeks ago
★★★★★

Zermit has completely changed how we handle permits. Fast, reliable, and they always know what each jurisdiction needs.

Royal Construction

1 month ago
★★★★★

We used to dread the permit phase of every project. Zermit takes the entire headache off our plate, clean submissions, fast turnaround.

7 Home Improvement

1 weeks ago
★★★★★

Hands down the smoothest service we've used. We hand off the details and Zermit takes it from there. It just works.

Optima Design & Build

2 weeks ago
★★★★★

Saves us hours on every project. Sharp, responsive, we've already recommended them to half the firms we know.

Golden Heights Roofing

1 week ago
★★★★★

Permits are no longer a bottleneck for us. Zermit handles every jurisdiction we work in. Five stars, no notes.

Anura Design

1 month ago
★★★★★

Easy to use, fairly priced, and reliable. Tried two other permit services before Zermit, night and day.

Don't Let Permit Delay Your Projects

Submit in minutes
Move faster than anyone else

Takes less than 3 minutes

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