Permits at Hand is a phone app that gives you a convenient way to access public data on building permits issued by supported jurisdictions in Marin County, California. The first city supported is San Rafael.

With this app you can:

-- Find all the building permits that have been issued for a selected address;

-- See detail for every permit, including status, plans, inspection reports and other attachments, as well as issue date, owner and contractor names and all other public data;

-- Select an address using a map. Using the "my location" feature, select any property near you;

-- Search by address, using auto-complete for easy typing.

Homeowners: check on the permits issued for your property, or get info on construction activity in your neighborhood.

Prospective buyers: see the permits for work that has been done on a house you are considering.

Real estate professionals and contractors: enjoy the convenience of viewing permits on your phone.