Prepare for listing questions
See whether public records show additions, renovations or system work that may come up during a transaction.
Real estate permit research
Building permit history for listings, buyers and client questions.
Property permit records can add useful context when researching a listing or helping a client understand recorded work at a home. CheckHarbour searches available permit history by address and organizes the records into a readable report.
Search a property freeWhat agents can review
Recorded work that may be worth knowing about.
Depending on the jurisdiction, a report can include new construction, additions, interior remodels, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pools, demolition and other recorded permit activity.
Support buyer research
Give clients another factual research input alongside disclosures, inspections, title work and professional advice.
Review timeline and status
Where available, see permit numbers, dates, status, work descriptions, contractors and completion information.
Check before paying
The initial search is free. If no matching records are returned, there is no paid report to purchase.
Use it as context
Permit history is not a disclosure substitute.
A permit record can be useful evidence of recorded work, but it cannot prove the full history, legality, quality or current condition of a property.
Coverage varies
Some jurisdictions have deeper digital history than others.
No record is not proof of no work
Older, exempt or unpermitted work may not appear.
Verify material findings
Important transaction questions should still be checked with the authority and relevant professionals.
Start with the address
Search permit records before deciding whether you need the full report.
CheckHarbour shows the matching record count and date range free before payment.
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