PermitFinder

Discover exactly which permits your business needs – instantly.

Score: 7.6/10ArgentinaEasy BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Small business owners waste hours navigating clunky, outdated government portals for permit applications, leading to delays and errors.

Solution

PermitFinder quizzes your business type, location, and plans to list required permits with links and checklists. It scores eligibility and prioritizes by urgency/cost. One-click guides to apply correctly first time, reducing rejections.

Target Audience

Small business owners who frequently apply for local or government permits to start or expand operations

Differentiator

Interactive eligibility quiz with 95% accuracy from ML model trained on 10k+ real approvals, covering 500+ permit types.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Permit Quiz

must-have15h

5-min questionnaire for custom list.

Permit List

must-have12h

Prioritized with costs/timelines.

Eligibility Score

must-have20h

AI predicts approval odds.

Checklists

must-have10h

Step-by-step prep docs.

Saved Reports

must-have8h

Revisit/share permit plans.

Location Search

must-have18h

Geo-specific rules.

Updates Feed

must-have12h

News on permit changes.

PDF Reports

nice-to-have8h

Professional export.

Scenario Planner

nice-to-have15h

What-if expansions.

Consult Matching

nice-to-have12h

Local expert referrals.

Mobile App

future20h

PWA enhancements.

API for Partners

future18h

Embed quiz.

Total Build Time: 168 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
created_attimestampNo

quizzes

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidYes
business_typetextNo
locationtextNo
responsesjsonbNo
completed_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • user_id references users(id)

permits

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
jurisdictiontextNo
nametextNo
cost_estimateintYes
timeline_daysintYes

quiz_permits

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
quiz_iduuidNo
permit_iduuidNo
scoreintNo
priorityintNo

Relationships:

  • quiz_id references quizzes(id)
  • permit_id references permits(id)

API Endpoints

POST
/api/quiz/start

Init quiz session

POST
/api/quiz/submit

Process responses, generate list

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/quizzes

User saved quizzes

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/permits/search

Permit database query

GET
/api/reports/:id

Export PDF

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui + Zustand
Backend
Next.js API Routes + Supabase Edge Functions
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
OpenAI (scoring)ResendRecharts

Build Timeline

Week 1: Quiz MVP

22h
  • Question flow
  • Basic scoring

Week 2: DB & permits

28h
  • Permit data
  • Results page

Week 3: Auth & saves

25h
  • User quizzes
  • Dashboard

Week 4: AI eligibility

32h
  • ML scoring
  • Prioritization

Week 5: Reports & nice

25h
  • PDF
  • Checklists

Week 6: Polish & paywall

20h
  • Payments
  • Updates feed
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 162 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No saves/scores

  • 1 quiz/mo
  • Basic list

Pro

$29/mo
  • Unlimited quizzes
  • Scores
  • Saves/shares

Enterprise

$79/mo
  • All Pro
  • White-label reports
  • API
  • Unlimited scenarios

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 12502%$145$1,740
Month 61,8004.5%$2,430$29,160

Unit Economics

$38
CAC
$320
LTV
6%
Churn
91%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 8.4xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Find Your Required Permits in 5 Minutes

Quiz your business details for a tailored list, eligibility scores, and next steps – no guesswork.

Feature Highlights

Smart matching
Approval odds
Cost/timeline estimates
Checklists
Saved plans

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Found 3 hidden permits!' - Alex, Food Truck"
"'Eligibility score saved rejection.' - Emma, Salon"

First Three Customers

Run quiz ads on Facebook to small biz pages. Partner with biz formation sites like LegalZoom affiliates. Cold email 30 chambers of commerce for promo.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/startupsr/smallbusinessTwitter #創業BetaList

SEO Keywords

which permits do I needbusiness permit finderlocal permit requirementssmall business permit checklistpermit eligibility checker

Competitive Analysis

SBA.gov

sba.gov
Free
Strength

Official info

Weakness

Generic, no personalization

Our Advantage

AI quiz + scores

PermitPlace

permitplace.com
$99+
Strength

Directory

Weakness

No quiz/AI

Our Advantage

Interactive discovery at $29

🏰 Moat Strategy

User quiz data refines ML model for hyper-local accuracy.

⏰ Why Now?

Boom in side hustles/micro-businesses needing quick permit intel amid economic shifts.

Risks & Mitigation

marketmedium severity

Users only need once

Mitigation

Expansion scenarios + renewals

technicalhigh severity

Inaccurate data

Mitigation

Source verification + user feedback

financiallow severity

High CAC for SEO

Mitigation

Viral quiz sharing

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Live quiz landing, collect emails

Success: 200 completions

mvp14 days

Closed beta, NPS survey

Success: NPS 40+

launch21 days

SEO content push

Success: 1k organic visits

Pivot Options

  • General regulatory compliance scanner
  • Real estate permit tool
  • International permits

Quick Stats

Build Time
162h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$2,800
Market Size
$3200.0M
Features
12
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
5