Platform walkthrough

From vacant lot to occupied home

TinyBloc unifies every step of compact housing development into a single, integrated workflow — so you move faster, with fewer blockers, and more accountability at every stage.

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Average time savings
3× faster
Workflow stages covered
3 phases
Integrations available
40+
Phase 01

Site Assessment &
Zoning Analysis

Connect any address or parcel ID to instantly surface zoning classification, lot size constraints, utility access, transit proximity, and neighbourhood affordability context — no manual GIS work required.

Instant parcel lookup

Enter any civic address, latitude/longitude, or parcel roll number — TinyBloc cross-references municipal GIS layers, property tax rolls, and zoning maps in under 3 seconds.

Zoning compatibility score

Each parcel receives an eligibility score for ADUs, missing-middle typologies, and infill — ranked against setback rules, height limits, and lot coverage maximums.

Neighbourhood affordability context

Automatically layers median rents, transit scores, walkability indices, and community amenity proximity onto every site report — so you assess viability from day one.

Parcel Scanner — Live ● CONNECTED
Zone
R-2 INFILL
ADU Eligible
✓ YES
Lot Size
334 m²
Transit Score
87 / 100
Max Height
5.5 m
Setback
1.2 m rear
Financing Model Scenario A
Construction cost$182,000
Municipal subsidy$38,000
Federal grant$22,000
Owner equity required$122,000
Break-even rent
$1,150
↓ 47% vs market avg
Payback period
8.4 yr
with subsidy stacking
Phase 02

Design, Finance
& Permitting

Generate compliant design templates, model financing structures, and auto-assemble permit packages — with tools that understand municipal variance processes, heritage overlays, and inclusionary zoning obligations.

Compliant design templates

Choose from a library of pre-engineered ADU, laneway, and co-housing layouts — each auto-adjusted to the parcel's constraints and the applicable building code jurisdiction.

Subsidy stacking & financing models

Layer federal, provincial, and municipal incentives on top of your capital stack automatically. TinyBloc identifies applicable programs and models rent thresholds to maintain long-term affordability covenants.

Auto-assembled permit packages

TinyBloc generates complete submission-ready permit packages — site plans, elevations, structural details, and supporting documents — and tracks application status in real time through municipal portals.

Phase 03

Build, Place
& Monitor

Track construction milestones, place residents using needs-matched criteria, and monitor long-term affordability covenant compliance — with full audit trails ready for municipal reporting and grant accountability.

Real-time construction tracking

Log inspection sign-offs, trade completions, and material deliveries against a live Gantt schedule. Delays surface automatically with suggested mitigation paths.

Needs-matched resident placement

Match waitlisted applicants to units based on income band, household size, accessibility requirements, and employment proximity — with transparent, auditable scoring.

Covenant compliance & reporting

Continuously verify that units remain within affordability covenant thresholds over their 10-, 20-, or 99-year terms — with automated reports for municipal funders and grant bodies.

Project Dashboard — 24 Oak Lane ● Week 11 / 14
Foundation & framing
✓ Completed — Week 4
Wk 1–4
Mechanical, electrical & plumbing
✓ Inspected — Week 8
Wk 5–8
Interior finishes & fixtures
→ In progress — 72% complete
Wk 9–12
Final inspection & occupancy permit
Scheduled — Week 13
Wk 13
Resident placement — 3 matched
Ready to confirm — Week 14
Wk 14

Three phases.
One platform. Zero gaps.

01

Assess

Evaluate any site for eligibility, constraints, and neighbourhood context — in seconds, not days.

GIS · Zoning · Context
02

Design & Finance

Generate code-compliant designs, model your capital stack, and file permit applications automatically.

Design · Finance · Permits
03

Build & Operate

Track construction in real time, place residents based on need, and stay compliant for the life of the covenant.

Build · Place · Monitor

Connected to the systems
cities already run on

TinyBloc integrates directly with municipal GIS, building registries, housing authorities, and financial partners — so data flows in, not through email.

Municipal GIS

Live sync with ESRI, MapInfo, and open-data portals across 400+ Canadian and US municipalities.

Building Registries

Auto-pull property records, permit histories, and inspection logs from provincial and city registries.

Housing Authorities

Connect affordability waitlists and subsidy program databases from CMHC, provincial HAs, and non-profits.

Financial Partners

Model capital stacks using live lending rates and subsidy program parameters from partner institutions.

Green Building Programs

Auto-report against LEED, Passive House, CleanBC, and Canada Greener Homes program requirements.

Construction Management

Sync with Procore, Buildertrend, and CoConstruct to surface inspection milestones inside TinyBloc.

Tenant Management

Export lease agreements and covenant records to AppFolio, Yardi, and Buildium with a single click.

Open Data APIs

REST and GraphQL endpoints for cities, developers, and researchers who want to build on TinyBloc data.

Everything you need to know
before getting started

Most teams are fully operational within 48 hours. We connect to your existing municipal data sources during setup and import any prior site or permit records you have. A dedicated onboarding specialist walks your team through the platform in a 90-minute session.

TinyBloc currently covers 400+ municipalities across Canada and the United States, including all major Canadian cities and every US state capital. We add new jurisdictions on a rolling basis — contact us if your city isn't listed and we'll prioritise it.

No. Your project data is private by default. TinyBloc reads from public municipal data sources but never writes to them or shares your development plans without explicit consent. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

Yes — we offer discounted plans for registered non-profits and affordable housing providers, and a dedicated municipal portal for planning departments. Contact us for pricing and a tailored demo.

No GIS knowledge or engineering background is required. TinyBloc is designed for developers, planners, and housing advocates — the platform surfaces complex zoning and financial data in plain language with clear action items at every step.

Ready to build housing that
cities actually need?

Join developers, municipalities, and non-profits using TinyBloc to plan, permit, and deliver affordable compact housing at scale.