Nearby Permits
Building permits by address for a growing list of US cities and counties, from city open data.
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
Streamable HTTPhttps://nearbypermits.com/mcp
Client configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
mcpServers{
"mcpServers": {
"permits-3": {
"url": "https://nearbypermits.com/mcp"
}
}
}
About this server
Nearby Permits is listed in the Data & Analytics category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nearby Permits MCP server?
Nearby Permits is an MCP server by nearbypermits. Building permits by address for a growing list of US cities and counties, from city open data.
How do I install Nearby Permits?
Install it with: https://nearbypermits.com/mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Nearby Permits free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/nearbypermits/nearbypermits-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Nearby Permits?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.