The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is excited to announce the launch of CivCheck, a new AI-guided permit preparation software for industry design professionals that will improve the accuracy and completeness of residential building permit applications before they enter the City’s review process.

Using artificial intelligence, the software helps applicants check for compliance with applicable code regulations and local permitting requirements, and submittal of all required documents, cutting down the review time and back-and-forth with the City. 

Again, CivCheck is intended for industry design professionals. It is free to use, regardless of how many projects an applicant prepares.

Anyone preparing a qualifying project, such as a design professional, contractor, or knowledgeable homeowner, can use the software. However, because the process may require revising plans or technical documents, DPP recommends that the individual most familiar with the project’s design prepare the CivCheck submission.