Every scanned permit file, searchable by parcel
Apaluma reads permit archives, code violations and inspection records into a map layer your planning staff can query in seconds.
Decades of permit history sits in flat scan archives with no structured index, invisible to GIS and impossible to query.
Planners pull physical binders or dig through shared drives to answer parcel questions that should resolve in a single search.
Open code violations and failed inspections get missed during permit review because cross-checking unstructured records takes too long.
What Apaluma does with your archives
Structured extraction, spatial indexing, and instant parcel-level queries on the document history you already own.
Reads permit numbers, parcel IDs, issue dates, work types, and final inspection status from scanned forms and handwritten annotations.
Each extracted record ties to its APN and surfaces in your GIS environment. Click any parcel to see its full permit history on the map.
Open code violations and recorded liens surface automatically during permit review so planners flag issues before approvals go out.
Process years of backlog in a single ingestion run. Apaluma handles inconsistent formats, partial scans, and mixed document sets.
Department-level permission sets let you control what each staff role can view, export, or annotate without a complex IT project.
Export clean CSV or GeoJSON for downstream reporting, public records requests, or integration with your existing permitting software.
Permit types, violations, inspections, liens
Apaluma ingests the full spectrum of municipal land records. Building permits, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, certificate of occupancy, stop-work orders, code violations, and inspection sign-offs all land in the same searchable layer.
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Ready to see your archives on the map?
We're working with a small group of county planning departments in the pilot phase. Apply for early access and we'll scope your archive together.
Request Early Access