Frequently asked questions

Our predictions are based on actual permit data from city portals — not estimates. P50 means 50% of similar permits completed in that time or faster. P75 and P90 give you conservative and worst-case scenarios for risk planning.

Building permits for new construction, additions, and major alterations — including residential multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use. We filter for the permit types most relevant to housing developers.

We pull fresh data from city permit portals daily. When cities release new permit records, they're typically reflected in our predictions within 24 hours.

Absolutely. Many customers use Prevesta to evaluate sites before acquisition — comparing permit timelines across locations to factor permit risk into their underwriting.

Founding customers get full access at $500/month (or $5,000/year) — locked in for life. This includes all 4 intelligence layers: Permit Timelines, Zoning Intelligence, Entitlement Probability, and Development Underwriting. Unlimited projects, all 7 markets, carrying cost analysis, and priority support. Standard pricing will be $1,000/month once founding spots are filled.

We currently cover Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, Austin, and Miami. New markets are added continuously — sign up to be notified when your city is available.

Yes. Prevesta generates a lender-ready PDF with P50/P75/P90 timelines, interest reserve recommendations, risk scoring, and methodology — formatted for construction loan committees and LP due diligence.

You can preview permit timelines for any address in our 7 markets without signing up. A full sample report is also available at prevesta.io/sample-report. Paid plans start at $199 for a single report or $500/mo for full platform access.