Methodology
Site Selection
Site selection for large-scale development is 80% elimination. Learn how PermitPortal's AI agents use county assessor maps, parcel databases, utility access layers, and jurisdiction risk scores to find the right site in the right jurisdiction.
How It Works
The full PermitPortal methodology: from jurisdiction risk scoring to parcel screening to entitlement analysis.
County Assessor Maps
How to navigate county assessor portals to verify ownership, tax status, legal description, and recent transfers.
Parcel Screening
Filtering millions of parcels to a candidate shortlist using size, zoning, ownership type, and development history.
GIS Data Sources
The public and partner GIS datasets behind every site evaluation — from TIGER boundaries to state parcel layers.
Utility Access Mapping
Finding sites with adequate power: transmission lines, substations, interconnection queues, and utility service territories.
Environmental Screening
Using NWI, EPA ECHO, USFWS IPaC, and FEMA flood maps to eliminate environmentally constrained sites early.
Site Criteria by Asset Class
Minimum site criteria for data centers, solar farms, industrial, warehousing, and mixed-use development.
PermitPortal
Let PermitPortal run your site search
From market selection to parcel shortlist to entitlement analysis — PermitPortal handles the full site selection workflow for large-scale development teams.