What is PermitIQ?

Purpose-Built Permitting Platform
Fast, Compliant Post-Storm Recovery 

  • Application to Approval in Minutes 

  • FEMA and SB180 Compliant

  • User-Friendly Interface

  • Lower Staffing Costs, Increase Efficiency

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The Challenges of Municipal Permitting

Municipal permitting departments face unprecedented pressure following storms. High volumes of non-technical repair applications—often representing 75 percent of total submissions—create severe backlogs. SB180 mandates that cities expedite these very permits, yet most departments lack the tools, automation, and workflows required to manage them quickly.

  • Lengthy approval timelines
  • Inconsistent application reviews
  • Poor communication with applicants
  • Resource constraints and staff burnout
A cluttered municipal office desk with stacks of paper permits, a stressed official on the phone, and a slow computer monitor displaying a backlog. The environment feels chaotic, highlighting inefficiency and frustration.

The Solution

A six-click online permitting experience for residents and contractors

Municipality-controlled expedited categories within SB180 guidelines.

Processing times reduced from weeks or months to minutes.

A single, automated, instant approval package (permit + FEMA letter + NOC).

Elimination of FEMA-letter delays.

Automated routing and documentation for non-technical permits.

A customized inspection success manual for each municipality.

Clear local guidelines to reduce inspection failures.

Standardized, digital FEMA and SB180 compliance.

How It Works

Easy online access for approved residents and contractors.

Municipality-controlled approval rules to align with SB180 guidelines.

Fast processing for eligible repair types.

Automatic generation of required documentation in a single, instant approval package.

Built-in clarity for inspections with customized guidance.

Full visibility for municipal staff.

100 percent compliant with FEMA and SB180.

Why Cities Trust Permit IQ

  • Purpose-built for small, like-for-like repairs that create the majority of permitting backlogs.

  • Fully aligned with FEMA and SB180 expedited permitting requirements.

  • Generates a single, automated, instant approval package.

  • Municipalities retain complete control over users, approval rules, and fund routing.

  • Permit IQ does not handle money; all payments go directly to the municipality.

  • Reduces failed inspections with clear, customized guidance.

  • Specifically designed for small municipalities under 100,000 residents.

  • Quick deployment and local customization.

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Security and Compliance You Can Depend On

Permit IQ is designed with municipal security at its core. From controlled account creation to encrypted data handling and audit-ready record-keeping, the platform meets the high standards required for government use.

Built to meet FEMA and SB180 requirements.

Municipality-controlled access.

End-to-end encryption.

No financial data passes through Permit IQ.

Audit-ready documentation.

Stable, cloud-based infrastructure.

Role-based user permissions.

Continuous compliance updates.

A Clear Onboarding Process, With Minimal Staff Burden

Permit IQ is designed for smaller departments with limited staff capacity. Our onboarding specialists handle setup, customization, and training with minimal disruption.

A dedicated onboarding specialist configures the platform.

Municipalities approve authorized users and expedited repair types.

Fee structures and routing set per municipal requirements.

Customized inspection-success guidelines added.

Brief, focused staff training sessions.

Platform becomes operational once authorized users are activated.

Ongoing support ensures SB180 and FEMA alignment.

Trusted Experience You Can Rely On

Permit IQ is developed and led by professionals with decades of experience supporting mission-critical operations across multiple state and federal agencies. Our team’s background includes analytical, forecasting, and systems-design work for:

  • U.S. Department of Defense

  • The Pentagon

  • Internal Revenue Service

  • U.S. Treasury

  • Federal Power Commission

  • Major national security and regulatory compliance initiatives

The Impact You Can Expect & How to Get Started

Permit IQ delivers measurable improvements from day one by automating high-volume repair permits and providing clear, standardized guidance.

  • Processing times drop from weeks or months to minutes.

  • Backlogs shrink rapidly.

  • Staff workload decreases significantly.

  • Residents begin repairs sooner.

  • Inspection failures decline.

  • FEMA/SB180 compliance stays intact.

Ready to Explore Permit IQ for Your City?

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100 2nd Ave S, Suite 205N, St Petersburg, FL 33701

727-513-8123

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