AI tool deciphers complex Puget Sound permit rules
A Seattle software engineer turned general contractor built kolmo.io/permits, a free online tool that uses AI to clarify permit requirements across 80 cities in the Puget Sound region. Users enter an address to see site-specific building limits and find out if they need a permit for projects like decks or heat pumps. The tool draws on nearly 500 verified rules and gives direct links to the relevant city sources, stepping in where government portals fall short.
- Covers 457 rules across 80 regional jurisdictions
- Outputs property-specific building limits and permit requirements
- Directly links to the original city code or source document
- Uses Google's Gemini AI model for reliable answers
- Database is open for third-party AI assistants to use
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