Product Roadmap

A "Save as PDF" button on each state detail page so contractors can keep offline copies on job sites.

Add query params to the compare URL (e.g. /compare?states=TX,CA,FL) so comparisons can be bookmarked or shared with colleagues.

Subscribe to email notifications for specific states. Get alerted when the monthly data check detects a permit update or agency change.

Expand local data beyond TX, CA, FL, and NY. Top priorities: CO, WA, OR, AZ, IL, and GA — especially major metro areas.

Enter your project acreage and get estimated permit fees across multiple states in one view.

A standalone page listing accepted inspector certifications (CPESC, CESSWI, etc.) by state — data that's already in the database but not surfaced directly.

Flag states and jurisdictions with heightened discharge requirements for projects near impaired waterbodies — a compliance risk many contractors miss.

Note when projects near tribal land or federal jurisdictions (Army Corps, BLM) require separate permits beyond the state CGP.

A color-coded choropleth map of all 50 states showing permit acreage thresholds at a glance. Click any state to drill in.

A guided multi-step form: enter your project state, city, acreage, and type — get a custom checklist of every permit, SWPPP, and inspection requirement.

A sticky sidebar with anchor links (Permitting → SWPPP → Inspections → Post-Construction → Standards) for faster navigation on long state pages.

Store recently viewed states in your browser and pin favorites for quick access — useful for contractors working across multiple states.

Upgrade the directory search to cover all data: state names, local jurisdictions, agency names, and regulation text. Powered by client-side Fuse.js.

A dark color scheme toggle for users who prefer it, especially when reviewing regulations late at night.

A persistent bottom nav bar on mobile with quick access to Directory, Compare, Chat, and Updates — replacing the hamburger menu for the most common destinations.

A button on each state detail page that opens the chat widget with a pre-filled question about that state — reducing friction for users who want AI help on a specific state.

When the AI chat opens, show 3–4 context-aware suggested questions based on the current page to reduce cold-start friction.

Save conversation history to localStorage so users can return to a prior research session without starting over.

A short, pre-generated summary at the top of each state page — e.g. "For most Texas projects over 1 acre, you need a TPDES permit, a SWPPP, and a certified inspector on site."

Add JSON-LD structured data, a sitemap.xml, and OpenGraph meta tags to improve search rankings and social sharing previews.

Add Vercel Analytics or Plausible to understand which states and features get the most traffic and inform prioritization.

Add IP-based rate limiting to the /api/chat endpoint to prevent abuse and runaway API costs.

Track change history at the field level (not just lastVerified) so users can see exactly what changed in a state's permit requirements over time.