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Nearby Permits

Official registry Data and databases

Building permits by address for a growing list of US cities and counties, from city open data.

Source code Website

Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http nearby-permits 'https://nearbypermits.com/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "nearby-permits": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://nearbypermits.com/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is Nearby Permits?

Building permits by address for a growing list of US cities and counties, from city open data.

How do I install Nearby Permits?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http nearby-permits 'https://nearbypermits.com/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does Nearby Permits need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is Nearby Permits open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains Nearby Permits?

It is published by nearbypermits. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

From the official MCP Registry. Listing is not an endorsement: review a server's code and permissions before giving it access to your data.