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Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: May 2, 2026

This Affiliate Disclosure is provided in compliance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255 (“Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”) and applicable state consumer-protection laws including Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A.

1. Plain-English Summary

HousePermits.com earns money. Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a qualifying purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission — at no additional cost to you. We also receive payments for contractor leads.

2. Amazon Associates

HousePermits.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

3. Contractor Referral Compensation

When you submit a contractor inquiry form, we may share your information with one or more contractor partners or lead-generation networks. We may receive a referral fee, lead fee, or commission whether or not you ultimately hire a contractor. This compensation does not increase the price you pay.

4. Other Affiliate Programs

We may participate in additional affiliate networks and programs from time to time, including (but not limited to) home-improvement retailers, software tools, and professional services. Where applicable, individual articles or pages will note specific affiliate relationships.

5. How We Choose What to Recommend

Our content is written based on:

  • Public permit data from the U.S. Census Bureau, state and local building departments, and licensing boards;
  • Independent research and editorial judgment;
  • Reader feedback.

Affiliate relationships do not determine which products, services, or contractors we cover or how we describe them. We may decline to add affiliate links to coverage we believe could mislead readers.

6. Sponsored Content

If a piece of content is sponsored or paid (as opposed to using affiliate links), we will label it clearly at the top of the page with “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or similar wording in compliance with FTC guidance.

7. Your Cost

Affiliate commissions are paid by the merchant or network from their own marketing budget. You pay the same price whether you reach the merchant through an affiliate link or directly.

8. No Endorsement of Service Quality

Earning a commission from a merchant or contractor partner is not an endorsement of the quality of their products, services, or workmanship. Always verify licenses, insurance, and references before hiring any contractor or making a significant purchase.

9. Identification of Affiliate Links

Affiliate links are sometimes formatted with shortened URLs or branded redirects (such as /go/ links). We aim to disclose affiliate relationships at the page level when material. The presence of this Affiliate Disclosure on the site is intended to put all visitors on notice that affiliate compensation may be involved.

10. Updates

We may add or remove affiliate programs at any time. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated Effective Date.

11. Contact

Questions about our affiliate disclosures or commercial relationships? Email [email protected].