Permit tracking software

HVAC permit tracking software for California contractors

AC replacement, heat pumps, furnaces, ductwork — InstaPermit automatically monitors your HVAC permits and keeps your dashboard current so you never have idle equipment waiting on a permit you didn't know was approved.

Los Angeles
San Diego
Orange County
Riverside
San Bernardino
What we track

Every permit type. Every jurisdiction. Automatically.

HVAC permits in California can sit in review for days or weeks — and every day that equipment sits in a warehouse waiting on an approval is a day you're losing money. InstaPermit monitors your HVAC permits around the clock. Log in anytime from your phone or desktop and see exactly where every job stands without calling a single building department.

AC and cooling replacement

Residential and commercial air conditioning replacement permits tracked automatically across every California jurisdiction.

Heat pump installation

Heat pump permits are growing fast across California as homeowners and businesses electrify. Track them automatically.

Furnace and heating system

Furnace replacement and new heating system installation permits tracked from submission to final sign-off.

New HVAC installation

Full system installations for new construction and major retrofits tracked across every review stage.

Ductwork and ventilation

Ductwork replacement and new ventilation system permits tracked automatically in your dashboard.

Commercial HVAC

Commercial HVAC permits involve longer review timelines and more complex inspection schedules. InstaPermit tracks all of it.

California coverage

Every major market. One dashboard.

InstaPermit covers the five highest-volume permit markets in California — with more jurisdictions added every day.

Common questions

Everything you need to know about InstaPermit for your trade.

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How does InstaPermit track HVAC permits?
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InstaPermit logs into the government portal on your behalf, pulls all your HVAC permits automatically, and monitors status changes 24/7. Your dashboard is always current.
Can InstaPermit tell me when an HVAC permit is approved?
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Yes. The moment your permit status changes — approved, suspended, denied, or cleared for inspection — it shows in your InstaPermit dashboard.
How long do HVAC permits take in California?
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HVAC permit timelines typically run 7–21 days across California, varying significantly by jurisdiction. InstaPermit monitors all of your permits continuously.
Which California AHJs do you support for HVAC?
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We support California AHJs representing every major AHJ. If your AHJ isn't active, we add it within a day or two.

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Free until July 1, 2026 — No credit card