What is the Regulatory Friction Index?

The Regulatory Friction Index is a composite score (1.0-10.0) that quantifies the difficulty of navigating the permitting and approval process in a jurisdiction. Lower scores indicate builder-friendly environments with faster timelines and lower fees.

How do I compare building permit requirements across cities?

Use the jurisdiction lookup tool to search by city name, filter by state or county, and sort by metrics like friction score, permit timelines, or total fees. Each jurisdiction card shows key metrics, and you can click for detailed requirements.

Which jurisdictions have the lowest impact fees?

Sort the jurisdiction list by 'Fees: Lowest' to see jurisdictions with the most affordable impact fees and total development costs. Many builder-friendly jurisdictions have total fees under $5,000 per lot.

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