# Building permit expediting service

Handling building permits for property owners and developers as a niche service, using skills learned while flipping houses. Clients come by referral, with no ads or cold calling.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Services and freelancing | 97% |
| Earns from | Service fees | 98% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | Under $100 | 54% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | A few hours a week | 45% (low) |
| Where | Online and in person | 56% (low) |
| Coding | No coding needed | 98% |

Owner-reported (not verified): $250 to $300 an hour, about $40,000 in extra income last year

Source: [How a Retired Firefighter Built a $300/Hour Niche Service Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sd0Of6l2Po), Side Hustle Nation, Jim Lashbaugh, with Nick Loper, 2026-03-16
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/building-permit-expediting-service-da5fa1

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- Income figures are the owner's own claim. We don't verify them.
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