Coverage desk

Applicant guidance

Source-backed reporting and analysis connected to the companies, capabilities, authorities, and operating domains it affects.

September 4, 2026Applicant identity

A PayIt resident profile is not applicant authority

PayIt describes one resident profile across government services, including identity-sensitive transactions and licensing or permitting. A jurisdiction still needs filing-level proof of whether the signed-in person may act for the owner, contractor, business, or other applicant.

6 minAnalysis

August 26, 2026Applicant guidance

An OpenCounter cost estimate is not a jurisdictional fee assessment

OpenCounter says applicants can learn expected permits and project costs before applying. An estimate still needs a dated project scope, adopted fee authority, calculation trace, staff review, and final assessment.

8 minFee-estimate evidence analysis