Public Permit Pages

Plotwise provides public permit pages that display permit information from jurisdiction records. These pages are accessible without login and can be shared with anyone.

Understanding Public Pages

What Are Public Permit Pages?

Public permit pages are:

• Shareable URLs for any permit in our database
• Accessible without Plotwise account
• Sourced from public jurisdiction records
• Updated automatically as permits change

Public vs. Tracked Permits

Accessing Public Pages

From Search Results

When searching permits:

1. Search for a permit
2. Click permit in results
3. View public permit page
4. Share URL with anyone

Direct URL

Public permit URLs follow pattern:

https://plotwise.us/permits/{permit-uuid}

From Watchlist

Share a tracked permit:

1. Open permit details
2. Click "Share" or copy URL
3. Anyone with link can view public info

Public Page Information

Displayed Data

Public pages show jurisdiction-sourced information:

Basic Details:

• Permit number
• Type and category
• Description
• Current status
• Filed date

Location:

• Property address
• Jurisdiction
• Parcel/Folio number

Associated Parties:

• Contractor information
• Owner (as filed)
• License numbers

Status History:

• Status changes over time
• Processing milestones
• Inspection results (if available)

Not Displayed

Private/organization data is never shown:

• Your notes and tags
• Priority settings
• Which organizations track it
• Internal analysis

Sharing Permits

Use Cases for Sharing

With clients:

• "Here's the status of your permit"
• No login required for them

With team members:

• Quick reference before adding to watchlist
• Verify correct permit before tracking

With contractors:

• Share permit details
• Reference during coordination

Best Practices

When sharing public pages:

• Verify it's the correct permit first
• Note that viewer sees real-time status
• Include context in your message
• Consider if they need ongoing access (suggest tracking instead)

Data Accuracy

Source of Information

Public page data comes from:

• Official jurisdiction permit systems
• Automated data collection (scraping)
• Regular updates (varies by jurisdiction)

Update Frequency

Data freshness:

• Most jurisdictions: Updated every 5 to 30 minutes
• Status changes: Usually within 30 minutes
• If your permit seems stuck, contact tech support

Limitations

Public pages reflect:

• What jurisdiction records show
• Delays in jurisdiction updates
• Occasional data quality issues

SEO and Indexing

Search Engine Visibility

Public permit pages are:

• Indexed by search engines
• Searchable via Google
• Linked in search results

Finding Permits via Search

You may find Plotwise permit pages when searching:

• Permit numbers
• Addresses + "permit"
• Contractor + location

Privacy Considerations

Public Record Information

Data shown is from public records:

• Already publicly available
• Filed with government
• Part of official record

What's Not Shared

Plotwise protects:

• User account information
• Organization data
• Notes, tags, priorities
• Tracking relationships

Converting to Tracked Permit

Add to Watchlist

To get notifications on a public permit:

1. View public permit page
2. Click "Track This Permit" (if logged in)
3. Or "Sign Up to Track"
4. Permit added to your watchlist

Benefits of Tracking

After adding to watchlist:

• Receive change notifications
• Add your own notes
• Set priority level
• Apply tags
• View in your dashboard

Troubleshooting

Related Documentation

• Adding Permits to Watchlist
• Permit Details Page
• Jurisdiction Coverage