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Every tool your project needs — from permit splits to zoning lookups — built specifically for Detroit builders. No more hunting through city portals.

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City portals
01Automation
Permit Plan Separator

Upload your full plan set PDF and the tool splits every page into individually named files using Detroit's required permit submission naming convention — ready to upload in minutes, not hours.

How it works
01 — Upload your multi-page plan set PDF
02 — Review auto-generated file names
03 — Edit any name if needed
04 — Download a ZIP with every page correctly named
02Downloads
Road Repair Library

The 2–3 city-required road repair pages that must accompany every permit submission, always current and in one place. No more navigating the city website.

How it works
01 — Browse available required documents
02 — See last-updated date to confirm currency
03 — Download and add to your permit package
03Project Planning
Pre-Development Checklist

A paint-by-numbers checklist covering every milestone before breaking ground — DTE early notification, city approvals, utility coordination, and more. Saves your progress per project.

How it works
01 — Open checklist and name your project
02 — Work through categorized milestone items
03 — Progress saves to your account
04 — Export completed checklist as PDF
04AI Assistant
Reviewer Response Generator

Paste in a comment from a city plan reviewer and get a professional, code-accurate draft response. Trained on Detroit permitting requirements and sharpened by every submission members contribute.

How it works
01 — Paste the reviewer's comment
02 — Add optional project context
03 — Get a draft response with code citations
04 — Edit and copy — optionally contribute back
05Zoning Intelligence
Parcel Zoning Lookup

Enter any Detroit address and instantly retrieve what you can build there: setbacks, height limits, lot coverage, parking requirements, and small-lot ordinance status — all from current zoning code.

How it works
01 — Type in a Detroit address or parcel ID
02 — Get a full zoning summary card instantly
03 — Save or print result for your project file
06Step-by-Step Guide
Variance Process Guide

A clear, sequenced walkthrough of Detroit's variance application process — from initial determination through hearing and approval. Every step includes what's required, who to contact, and what to expect.

How it works
01 — Open the guide and read the overview
02 — Expand each step for full detail and forms
03 — Download as PDF for your records
07Step-by-Step Guide
Duplex Condo Conversion

Step-by-step process for converting a single-lot duplex into a condo association — legal structure, city filings, master deed requirements, and timeline, built for Detroit market configurations.

How it works
01 — Read the phased process overview
02 — Each phase lists documents, costs, and pros
03 — Switch to checklist view to track progress
08Property Research
Demolition History Lookup

Enter a Detroit address and find out when a structure was demolished and by whom — Detroit Land Bank, City, or private. Builds a growing record of site history as members contribute data over time.

How it works
01 — Enter a Detroit address
02 — See demolition date, entity, and parcel status
03 — Flag gaps or contribute corrections
Automated processing tool
Data lookup / API
AI-powered
Static guide / content