Permit Lookup Widget
A free 50-state building-permit finder you can drop into any blog, title-company site, or real estate page. One iframe tag, mobile responsive, no tracking, no signup.
One iframe tag
Copy, paste, done. No script, no package, no framework lock-in. Works in WordPress, Ghost, Squarespace, Webflow, Shopify, or raw HTML.
Mobile responsive
The widget scales from 320px to 600px wide and renders cleanly on any host background, light or dark.
Covers all 50 states
Readers pick their state and get the official permit portal link plus the local building-code rule set.
No tracking, no cookies, no ads
The embed sets zero cookies, runs zero analytics, and never shows ads. Your readers stay on your page.
Live preview
This is exactly what your readers will see. Try picking a state.
Grab the embed code
Copy the snippet below and paste it into any HTML block. That's the entire install.
<iframe src="https://permitdeck.com/embed/permit-lookup" width="100%" height="500" style="border:0;max-width:600px" title="Permit Lookup by PermitDeck"></iframe>Where to paste it
- WordPress: Custom HTML block (Gutenberg) or the Text tab in the Classic editor.
- Squarespace: Code block.
- Webflow: Embed element.
- Ghost: HTML card.
- Shopify: Custom Liquid section or page body with the HTML editor.
Who this widget is for
Any audience that hits the "which permit office do I call?" question.
Real estate agents & brokerages
Add the widget to buyer-education posts, renovation-ready listing pages, or "moving to X" state guides so buyers can find the right permit office in one click.
Title companies & escrow offices
Drop it on your "unpermitted work" or "closing checklist" resource pages. Buyers and agents hit the same dead-end question constantly and you can send them straight to the right portal.
Home improvement & DIY blogs
Pair the widget with any permit-related post so readers stop leaving your page to google their city permit office.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?+
Yes, free forever. No signup, no API key, no rate limits, no credit card. We maintain the widget as a free resource.
Can I customize the colors or font?+
Not right now. The widget ships with a neutral design that reads well on both light and dark host pages. If a white-label or themed version would help you, email support@permitdeck.com and we will add it if there is enough demand.
Does it track my readers?+
No. The embed sets no cookies, loads no analytics scripts, and sends no data beyond the standard HTTP request required to load the iframe. Your privacy policy stays as-is.
Can I self-host it?+
No. The widget must be served from permitdeck.com via the iframe so we can keep the permit portal URLs current across all 50 states. Self-hosting would mean stale data within weeks.
Is attribution required?+
Not required, but appreciated. The widget already carries a small "Powered by permitdeck.com" line in the footer. If you want to add a separate backlink in your post, that helps us keep the tool free.
What if PermitDeck goes down?+
If permitdeck.com is unavailable, the iframe shows a blank area until we recover. We run on Vercel with 99.99% uptime, so this is very rare.
Got questions?
Email support@permitdeck.com and we will help you get the widget running, or tell us what you wish it did.