What does a Permit Expediter Do?

Posted by Scout Services on January 21st, 2016

Permit expediters are hired because they have thorough knowledge of local building codes and they are able to offer their expert advice on how to get building projects approved at a much faster rate. In addition to their expertise with building codes, they also come with vast planning experience and will represent their clients at all types of hearings, including zoning, variance and architectural review.

Another benefit of a building permit expediter is that they will act as a facilitator between the City and the owner (and the owner’s staff). It can be advantageous for architects to hire permit expediter’s instead of hiring Land Use Planners and Code Consultants, since it can save the architect a lot of money.  

Building permit expediters come with immense experience, since they will have worked on hundreds of different projects in numerous cities and counties. Since each project is so unique, permit expediters come with invaluable experience. Working on so many projects has also given permit expediters access to meeting and developing a good relationship with local officials, which is another way they can help to expedite the permit process.
 
Before you hire a building permit expediter, you should first ask them about their experience and find out what they know about the City or County’s process. You will know it will be a good fit if they have done their due diligence and have performed some research about how long they think the permit process will take, what applications will need to be filled out and about what the costs will be associated with the permits.  

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