Permitting a commercial project in Buffalo can feel like a slow, complicated process — especially when dealing with complex requirements, zoning rules, and backlogged departments. Whether you’re an architect, contractor, or property owner, our Buffalo permit expediters help keep your project on schedule by managing the process from start to finish.
With years of experience working with the City of Buffalo’s Department of Permit and Inspection Services (DPIS), we understand how to navigate the system, minimize delays, and expedite the approval of commercial permits —all while ensuring a quick and efficient process. More information.
Our team coordinates submittals, pickups, and in-person visits to Buffalo City Hall and the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. We also manage digital uploads and track application progress through the Accela Citizen Access system.
Permit Place custom due diligence reports contain answers to important questions about costs, timeframes, and potential issues you’ll face. Confidently make decisions and prepare for smooth plan reviews and approvals.
From zoning research and pre-application meetings to plan review, corrections, and final approvals, our team handles it all. We work directly with Permit and Inspection Services, Zoning, and Planning staff to ensure your application moves smoothly through the process.
Whether you're building out a new restaurant downtown, renovating a retail space in Elmwood Village, or converting a commercial unit on the West Side, we’ve handled projects like yours. We know how to get permits issued efficiently and correctly the first time.
We work directly with the City of Buffalo’s Department of Permit and Inspection Services, Planning Board, and Zoning Office. We understand the nuances of Buffalo’s zoning code, land use regulations, and development review process — and how to move projects through the pipeline faster.
Clients get 24/7 access to their project status through our online permit portal, plus direct communication with a dedicated account manager to answer questions, track progress, and keep things moving.
We help you avoid the common mistakes and incomplete applications that slow down reviews. Our experience with local staff and requirements allows us to speed up the review cycle and reduce costly resubmittals.
Permitting in Buffalo doesn’t have to slow you down. Let our experienced team manage the process — so you can keep your project moving without the stress.
Our Buffalo permit expediters take care of every step — from zoning clearance to final sign-off.
We’ve helped thousands of companies streamline their permit approvals in Buffalo and across the country.
Timelines depend on project complexity. Smaller interior renovations may be approved in a few days or weeks, while full plan reviews can take several weeks. We’ll help you understand expected timelines and keep the process moving.
There’s no formal expedited permitting process in Buffalo, but complete applications and early coordination with staff can often reduce review times. We help prepare complete submittals and proactively communicate with the city to avoid delays.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We help clients manage projects across Western New York and throughout the U.S. Whether you’re opening one location or managing a regional rollout, we’ve got you covered.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Buffalo projects and discuss how our experts can help.
