Observed arrival · 2026-10-16
Towpath brings permits and inspections to small-town code offices
Towpath is a permitting and code-enforcement system for small municipalities, with an iPhone field app designed to work offline.
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- Small-town code officers and municipal building departments
- Worth noticing
- The homepage lists New York as available, Pennsylvania as coming soon, and Census Bureau C-404 reporting among its supported workflows.
Field notes
The homepage describes a workflow spanning applications, zoning and fire review, fee collection, field inspections, complaints, and enforcement records. Its sample dashboard shows three municipalities alongside inspection counts, overdue fire-safety items, and year-to-date fees. The page lists New York as available, while Pennsylvania is marked as coming soon; the pilot offer is tied to the 2027 building season.
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◎NicheUnusually specific use
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