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Permitted Vs As Is Land Value Calculator
Permits add quantifiable, transferable value to land.
Net uplift value
$3,650,000
Permitted land value
$9,000,000
Gross uplift
$4,500,000
How the math works
Permitted = units × value/unit. Gross = permitted − as-is. Net = gross − permit cost.
120 units × $75k = $9M permitted. $9M − $4.5M = $4.5M gross − $850k = $3.65M net uplift.
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What this page estimates
This Permitted Vs As Is Land Value Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for permitted vs as is land value. Permits add quantifiable, transferable value to land. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.
Calculation approach
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Example workflow
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How to Use
- Enter as-is land value.
- Enter approved unit count.
- Enter land value per permitted unit.
- Enter permit cost incurred.
- Read permitted land value and uplift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'permitted' mean?
Beyond entitlement, 'permitted' means building permit is issued for a specific construction plan. Permits are property-appurtenant (attached to the land) and usually transferable for 6-18 months. Permitted land commands premium over entitled land because (1) buyer saves 12-18 months and 3-7% of cost avoiding permit process, (2) certainty of project parameters, (3) lender will lend at permitted stage but not entitled. Typical premium: 10-25% of total project cost.
Approval vs permit?
Zoning approval: right to build under certain conditions. Permit: government-issued authorization to actually build. Permit typically needs zoning approval + site plan review + building code compliance + environmental compliance + utility commitments + fire/life safety approval. Each gate can drop the project. Even entitled land with conceptual approvals can fail at permit stage 10-25% of the time due to code issues, fire access, or utility denial.
How do you value permit credits?
Market comp method: look at recent transfers of permitted vs entitled vs raw land in same submarket. Typical ratios: entitled = 1.3-1.8x raw, permitted = 1.8-2.5x raw. Or DCF method: discounted expected project cash flows by pre-permit vs post-permit discount rate (saves 300-600 bps). Or cost method: as-is + achievable uplift − discount for risk and time remaining. All three should converge within 10-15%.
Does permit expire?
Yes. Typical permit life: 12 months from issuance, with 6-12 month extensions available if construction commences or substantial progress shown. Can be extended indefinitely in some jurisdictions (CA 'state-mandated' extensions common). Permit can be revoked for non-use. Institutional sponsors track permit expiration monthly to prevent costly re-permitting. A lapsed permit often requires re-submission under current (more stringent) code — 20-50% additional cost possible.
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