How long did it take you to get your permit as Mayor?
On my first town it took me a whole day! but on the new file of Azalea i was so shocked to find it only took a little over two hours i didnt even realise, i was just doing lots of errands, visiting houses etc, expecting to only be at about 70% but it was full.. much easier this time..
Usually it takes me two days. This time it will, since Nook's Homes was closed before I could pay my mortgage, and you have to have a house to get the permit.