Pricing
Explore and evaluate projects for free. Credits are optional — use them only when you want deeper research on a specific public record.
Most of Farpace is free to use. Search and filter permit listings, review work descriptions, and evaluate project scope at no cost. Credits are optional — used only when you choose to access full public record details for a specific filing. No subscription required.
Data Credits
1 credit = full public record details ($5 per credit)
Credits provide deeper record research — not searching. Browse Los Angeles permit records, evaluate which filings match your services, and spend one credit only when you want full public record details for a filing you've already reviewed. Skip what doesn't fit. No monthly fees. Credits never expire.
- Search for free: Review work descriptions, dates, types, and areas at $0 — no subscription
- You're in control: One credit for full public record details on a filing you choose — no auto-renewals
- Credits never expire: Buy when you need them; use them on your timeline
- Updated from official sources: Permit data refreshed on a rolling basis from LADBS public records
Why credits exist
Most of Farpace is free — searching, filtering, and evaluating project scope costs nothing. Credits exist for one reason: when you've already reviewed a permit and want the complete public record (property address, LADBS link, and full filing details), you spend one credit on that specific research action.
Think of credits as optional research depth — not a fee to access the platform, and not a subscription.
That means you stay in control. No subscription for projects you'll never pursue. No charge for records you skip. Buy credits when you need them; they never expire.
Evaluate projects before you spend
- Search — Filter by permit type, area, and who filed the permit.
- Review — Read the work description and filing details shown in every listing.
- Decide — If the scope matches your services, use a credit to access the address and full public record details.
- Follow up on your own — Verify through official channels and continue with your own business practices.
Pay for research actions, not subscriptions
- No monthly platform fee
- No charge for searching or filtering
- No charge for records you skip
- 10 credits included when you create an account
Credit purchases are non-refundable. Read our Refund Policy.
New accounts include 10 credits for optional deeper record research.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Farpace a lead service?
- Farpace is a construction permit research platform. It helps users search and research publicly available permit information. Farpace does not sell leads or guarantee projects.
- What information is available before accessing full public record details?
- Before using a credit, you can search and review permit summaries from public records: work description, issue date, filing party, permit type and sub-type, and general area. A credit provides access to the complete public filing for that record, including the property address and linked LADBS details.
- Why do credits exist?
- Credits are optional. Searching, filtering, and reviewing permit summaries is always free. A credit is only used when you've already evaluated a filing and want the complete public record — property address, LADBS link, and full filing details. Credits never expire, and you're never charged to browse.
- Do credits expire?
- No. Credits never expire. Purchase them when you need them and use them on your own timeline.
- How current is the data?
- Farpace sources permit information from LADBS public records and refreshes data on a rolling basis. Permit listings reflect recently issued and filed construction activity across Los Angeles. Always verify critical details through official government channels before relying on them for business decisions.
- What types of permits are included?
- Farpace covers 18+ LADBS permit types for residential and related construction activity in Los Angeles, including new construction and building additions, alterations and repairs (remodeling projects), electrical, plumbing, HVAC, swimming pools, grading, fire sprinkler, and more. Filter by permit type, area, filing party, and issue status to focus on the construction activity relevant to your trade.
- How is Farpace different from a lead marketplace?
- Farpace organizes and searches public building permit records from LADBS. It is not a lead marketplace, lead broker, homeowner database, or contact list provider. Farpace does not sell personal information, guarantee projects, or perform outreach on your behalf.
- How should contractors use Farpace?
- Search recently issued permits in your service area and trade. Filter for project types you perform — ADU projects, room additions, kitchen remodels, electrical upgrades, and more. Review work descriptions and filing details at no cost. Access full public record details for filings that match your services. Verify information through LADBS and other official government sources. Farpace is a research tool for identifying and evaluating construction activity from public records — not a source of guaranteed projects or outreach on your behalf.
- How is Farpace different from advertising platforms?
- Advertising platforms charge ongoing fees to compete for visibility — often against other contractors bidding on the same audience. Farpace works differently: you search public permit records directly, review real construction activity, and pay only when you access full public record details for a specific filing you want to research further. There are no monthly fees, no ad auctions, and no subscription required to search permits.