Zoning reports in as little as 24–48 hours
ALTA 3.0 & 3.1 Zoning Reports

National Zoning Reports for Lenders, Developers & Attorneys

Zoning due diligence for any property in all 50 states, prepared by certified city planners and accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Certified planners available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ALTA 3.0 & 3.1Endorsement compliant
Fannie & FreddieAccepted nationwide
$3,000,000GL and E&O coverage
20+ yearsOf zoning experience

What is an ALTA zoning report?

A due diligence report that confirms how a property is zoned, what it can be used for, and whether what's there today complies. Most lenders, title companies and attorneys require one before closing.

Every ZoningWorx report is prepared by certified planners, independent of your surveyor and appraiser, and certified to the parties you name.

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Looking for a PZR Report? Our reports are comparable in scope. PZR Report® is a registered trademark of its owner; ZoningWorx is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by that owner.

Every ZoningWorx report covers
  • Current zoning classification
  • Permitted and conditional uses
  • Setback, height and density requirements
  • Parking requirements
  • Nonconforming status and right to rebuild
  • Applicable code sections and zoning map
  • Conformance with current regulations

Our services

From a single verification letter to full reports across a national portfolio. Click a report cover to see a sample.

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Planning & Zoning Report

Full ALTA-compliant zoning due diligence for lenders, title and counsel.

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Zoning Verification Letter

Written confirmation of a property's zoning classification.

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Zoning Report Lite

A streamlined report when the transaction calls for the essentials.

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Zoning Summary Report

A concise summary of the zoning that applies to a property.

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Billboard & Cell Tower

Zoning research for outdoor advertising and wireless tower sites.

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Residential Zoning Report

Zoning answers for BTR and SFR investors, single-family purchases and land development.

How it works

Single properties or national portfolios, in urban, suburban and rural markets.

LendersInstitutionsInvestorsLaw FirmsTitle CompaniesDevelopersArchitects & EngineersSurveyors & Appraisers
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Send the property

An address or parcel number is enough. We'll track down the rent roll, unit mix and anything else needed.

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A planner starts immediately

A certified planner reviews your order and begins research with the municipality.

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Receive your certified report

Certified and signed to the parties you name, ready for closing.

Zoning reports in all 50 states, D.C., U.S. territories and Canada

Hover over a state to highlight it, then click to see local zoning report coverage.

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Andrew Gotlieb, founder of ZoningWorx
Andrew GotliebFounder, ZoningWorx

About ZoningWorx

Founded in 2013 to bring expediency and transparency to real estate due diligence. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, our certified city planners work with AICP-certified staff and licensed zoning professionals to serve clients in every state, U.S. territory and Canada.

Founder Andrew Gotlieb has spent 25 years researching zoning and land use, and he and his team have completed thousands of zoning reports in every major U.S. market. A residential developer himself, he approaches every report with a closing timeline in mind.

Andrew holds a bachelor's in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University and a master's in Urban Planning, Design & Development from Cleveland State University, where he taught urban planning as an adjunct professor from 2016 to 2020. He has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Crain's Business Publications.

40 Under 40Crain's Cleveland (2024), Builder (2021)
Past PresidentLocal APA chapter
$3,000,000 E&OGeneral liability and E&O coverage
Thousands of reportsAcross every state

Our founder has worked with clients including

BlackstoneBlackRockWells FargoBank of AmericaKeyBankBerkadiaWalker & DunlopGreystarTrammell CrowKirkland & EllisLatham & Watkins

Order a zoning report

Fill in what you know. A certified planner will review your request and get started right away, and we'll find anything that's missing.

Prefer to talk? Call or email any time, 24/7(405) 928-9679[email protected]
Type of service

Not sure which you need? Pick the closest and we'll confirm.

Common questions

What to expect when you order, and how ZoningWorx compares with LightBox PZR, Partner ESI, Bock & Clark, CBRE and Zoning-Info.

What's the difference between a zoning report and a zoning verification letter?

A zoning verification letter is a short written confirmation, usually from the municipality, of a property's zoning district. A zoning report is a full analysis: it compares the property with use, setback, height, parking and density requirements and documents any nonconformities. ZoningWorx provides both. Zoning verification letters

How fast can I get a zoning report?

Many ZoningWorx zoning reports are delivered in as little as 24–48 hours. Timing depends on the property and the municipality. When city records or a letter from the municipality are needed it can take longer, and we give you a delivery date when you order. Have a hard deadline? Note it in the comments or special requests box on the order form, or call (405) 928-9679.

Do I need a zoning report if my ALTA survey includes Table A Item 6?

Often, yes. Table A Item 6 asks the surveyor to show zoning information the client provides; it doesn't require the surveyor to research or analyze zoning. Many lenders and title insurers require a separate zoning report to support a zoning endorsement.

What do I need to place an order?

An address or parcel number is enough to start. Rent rolls, tenant lists and unit mixes help, but if you don't have them we'll find them.

Can you handle a portfolio?

Yes. We prepare reports for single properties and large national portfolios across urban, suburban and rural jurisdictions.

Are your zoning reports accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

Yes. Our reports are accepted by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and major title companies, and are prepared to support ALTA 3.0 and 3.1 zoning endorsements. Our $3,000,000 in general liability and E&O coverage meets Freddie Mac's third-party insurance requirements.

Is a ZoningWorx zoning report the same as a PZR report?

"PZR" is a trademark. It began as the acronym of The Planning & Zoning Resource Company, and the PZR Report® is now offered by LightBox. Many lenders and attorneys use "PZR" informally for any third-party zoning report. ZoningWorx prepares its own ALTA 3.0 and 3.1 zoning reports, which serve the same due diligence purpose and are not LightBox products. What is a PZR report?

How does ZoningWorx compare to LightBox PZR?

LightBox offers the PZR Report, a Use Analysis Report, an Executive Summary Report, document acquisition and a title insurer zoning packet. ZoningWorx is an independent zoning firm offering ALTA 3.0 and 3.1 zoning reports and zoning verification letters in all 50 states, prepared by certified planners who are available 24/7. Compare scope, turnaround and price for your specific property.

How does ZoningWorx compare to Partner ESI?

Partner Engineering and Science is a multidisciplinary due diligence firm that offers zoning reports alongside ALTA surveys, Phase I environmental site assessments and property condition reports. ZoningWorx focuses only on zoning, and its reports pair with surveys or environmental reports you order elsewhere.

How does ZoningWorx compare to Bock & Clark?

Bock & Clark, founded in 1973, was acquired by NV5 Global in 2017, and its zoning reports are now offered through NV5's real estate transaction services. ZoningWorx is an independent, dedicated zoning firm whose certified planners handle every report from order to certification.

How does ZoningWorx compare to CBRE?

CBRE offers zoning reports through its national ALTA/NSPS land survey and zoning practice, part of its valuation and advisory services, alongside surveys, appraisals and other due diligence for large commercial real estate clients. ZoningWorx is an independent firm that does only zoning: its certified planners prepare ALTA 3.0 and 3.1 zoning reports, zoning verification letters and residential zoning reports in all 50 states, U.S. territories and Canada, separate from your surveyor and appraiser, and are available 24/7.

How does ZoningWorx compare to Zoning-Info?

Zoning-Info, Inc. is a Denton, Texas firm that offers zoning conformance, use allowance and property requirements reports. ZoningWorx offers ALTA 3.0 and 3.1 zoning reports, zoning verification letters and residential zoning reports in all 50 states, backed by $3,000,000 in general liability and E&O coverage.

LightBox, PZR Report®, Partner Engineering and Science, Bock & Clark, NV5, CBRE and Zoning-Info are trademarks of their respective owners. ZoningWorx is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any of them.