* Generates faster applications and fewer revisions—users report turning hour-long reviews into 20‑ to 30‑minute sessions. [[CiteRef::CivCheck Case Study 2024]]
* [https://www.civcheck.ai/blog/transforming-your-citys-permitting-process-where-to-begin-and-how-to-succeed Transforming Your City’s Permitting Process: Where to Begin and How to Succeed]
* Piloted in mid-sized U.S. & Canadian cities, with plan review time reduced by ~70 % in Honolulu. [[CiteRef::Honolulu Pilot 2024]]
* [https://www.civcheck.ai/blog/honolulu-pilot-case-study-2024 City and County of Honolulu - Pilot Case Study (2024)]
* Supports permitting across zoning, building, fire, accessibility, plumbing, structural, and licensing disciplines. [[CiteRef::CivCheck Features 2024]]
;Founders & Leadership
* **Dheekshita Kumar**, Co‑Founder & CEO – Public‑sector technologist with AI/ML experience from MIT. [[CiteRef::Kumar Profile 2024]]
* **Neha Gaonkar, AIA**, Co‑Founder & COO – Experienced plan reviewer and building‑code consultant. [[CiteRef::Gaonkar Profile 2024]]
;Funding & Team
Founded in 2023, CivCheck is a private early-stage startup with 2–10 employees :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
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CivCheck’s Guided AI Plan Review™ platform uses AI to streamline and modernize municipal permitting by automating compliance checks, reducing review time and improving applicant experience.
Details
Value Proposition
CivCheck accelerates permit approvals by automating complex code and zoning compliance checks, reducing backlog and improving consistency for both applicants and plan reviewers.
Our Goal
To make permitting faster, fairer, and more transparent—empowering public servants with modern tools while making the process simpler for applicants.
Our Values
Built for plan reviewers, by plan reviewers—CivCheck emphasizes ethical AI, human‑centered decision making, and increased equity in urban development. As a women- and minority-founded company, it champions diversity and inclusivity.
Our Process
CivCheck ingests municipal codes and wraps them into interactive AI-guided workflows. Applicants and staff get instant feedback on zoning, building, fire, accessibility, plumbing, structural and licensing compliance. The system stays up-to-date with code changes through direct municipal integration. 1
