Better applications.
Faster approvals.
THE CHALLENGE
Planning departments are stretched thin
Staff spend more time answering questions and fixing incomplete applications than reviewing compliant ones.
60%
of applications require revision requests due to incomplete data.
3.5M
additional homes needed by 2030 to restore affordability.
1000s
of repetitive counter inquiries per year due to unstructured zoning data.
$4.5B
in potential revenue unlocked by reducing approval times by 6 months.
ALIGNED WITH YOUR GOALS
Built for municipalities that want to accelerate housing
- Aligned with Housing Accelerator Fund reporting requirements
- Supports federal and provincial housing targets
- No new infrastructure required — works with your existing systems
- Pilot programs available with 90-day evaluation windows
20–40%
TARGET REDUCTION IN APPROVAL TIME
100+
MUNICIPALITIES IN DATABASE
90 days
PILOT PROGRAM DURATION
WHAT BUCKY DELIVERS
AI advantages for modern planning departments
Improve application quality upstream
- Citizens are guided through requirements before submission
- Documents, drawings, and professional sign-offs validated in advance
- Reduce revision loops and first-submission rejection rates
- Planning staff review compliant applications, not incomplete ones
Average days from submission to approvalFirst-submission approval rateIncomplete applications per monthStaff hours on counter inquiries
Quantify latent housing capacity
- Map every parcel's as-of-right development potential
- Identify underbuilt lots zoned for higher density
- Track conversion potential — single-family lots zoned for multi-unit
- Report housing starts vs. zoned capacity year-over-year
Total additional units under current zoningUnderbuilt parcels by zone and densityConversion potential inventoryHAF milestone reporting metrics
Policy feedback loop
- Surface which bylaw clauses cause the most failures
- Track variance approval rates by specific rule
- Identify zoning restrictions correlated with project abandonment
- Benchmark dimensional standards against peer municipalities
Most frequently varied zoning clausesVariance approval rate by clauseAbandonment correlation dataPeer municipality comparison
Accelerated permit processing
- Automate the administrative first-pass of applications
- Staff focus on high-level review, not data entry
- Reduce "days on desk" for initial zoning checks
- Process more permits per staff member per month
Internal review turnaround timePermits processed per FTE per monthBacklog reduction over 60–90 daysAutomated vs. manual compliance checks
WHAT POWERS IT
Data layers structured for your city
Bucky builds a structured intelligence layer from data that already exists — bylaws, permits, parcel records, and professional registries.
Permit Map
- Every building permit geocoded and categorized
- Historical trends by project type and zone
- Processing time benchmarks
Process Map
- Step-by-step permit process per project type
- Required documents, fees, and timelines
- Professional requirements at each stage
Expert Network
- Every professional mapped by specialty and region
- Build history and permit connections
- Verified credentials and ratings
Design Catalogue
- Standardized residential designs by building type
- Aligned with local zoning constraints
- Shows development potential per parcel
Parcel Data
- Lot dimensions, current use, and zoning designation
- As-of-right development potential scored
- Gap analysis between built and permitted density
THE DEPLOYMENT PROCESS
From First Conversation to Live Platform
01. Discovery and scoping
Discovery and scoping
Understand your permit volume, pain points, and priorities. Identify which data layers are immediately available. Define success metrics for the pilot period.
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01. Discovery and scoping
Discovery and scoping
Understand your permit volume, pain points, and priorities. Identify which data layers are immediately available. Define success metrics for the pilot period.
02. Bylaw and permit data ingestion
Bylaw and permit data ingestion
Bucky structures your zoning bylaws into searchable rules. Historical permit data geocoded and categorized. Parcel-level development potential scored.
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02. Bylaw and permit data ingestion
Bylaw and permit data ingestion
Bucky structures your zoning bylaws into searchable rules. Historical permit data geocoded and categorized. Parcel-level development potential scored.
03. Process mapping and configuration
Process mapping and configuration
Each permit type broken into step-by-step citizen workflows. Fee schedules, document requirements, and timelines loaded. Local expert network connected.
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03. Process mapping and configuration
Process mapping and configuration
Each permit type broken into step-by-step citizen workflows. Fee schedules, document requirements, and timelines loaded. Local expert network connected.
04. Citizen-facing launch
Citizen-facing launch
Citizens access zoning information and guided permit flows. Applications arrive with validated documents and sign-offs. Counter inquiries begin to decrease.
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04. Citizen-facing launch
Citizen-facing launch
Citizens access zoning information and guided permit flows. Applications arrive with validated documents and sign-offs. Counter inquiries begin to decrease.
05. Analytics and reporting activated
Analytics and reporting activated
Permit processing dashboards go live. Housing capacity and bylaw feedback reports available. HAF-aligned metrics tracked automatically.
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05. Analytics and reporting activated
Analytics and reporting activated
Permit processing dashboards go live. Housing capacity and bylaw feedback reports available. HAF-aligned metrics tracked automatically.
06. Pilot evaluation and expansion
Pilot evaluation and expansion
90-day review against defined success metrics. Refine data layers and workflows based on results. Scale to additional project types or departments.
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06. Pilot evaluation and expansion
Pilot evaluation and expansion
90-day review against defined success metrics. Refine data layers and workflows based on results. Scale to additional project types or departments.
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