ReadyPermit MCP Server

AI-powered property zoning, buildability, and ADU eligibility analysis for any U.S. address.

This MCP server connects AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf) to ReadyPermit — instant property intelligence powered by 20+ government data sources.

Tools

Tool	Description
`analyze_property`	Full zoning & buildability analysis for any U.S. address
`check_adu_eligibility`	ADU (accessory dwelling unit) eligibility check
`check_flood_risk`	FEMA flood zone & environmental risk assessment
`compare_parcels`	Side-by-side comparison of 2-5 properties
`what_can_i_build`	Answer "what can I build here?" for any property

Quick Setup

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readypermit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "readypermit-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MAPBOX_TOKEN": "your-mapbox-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Settings > Features > MCP > Add Server:

Name: readypermit
Command: npx -y readypermit-mcp

ChatGPT Desktop

Settings > MCP Servers > Add Server > enter npx -y readypermit-mcp

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`MAPBOX_TOKEN`	Recommended	Mapbox API token for geocoding
`READYPERMIT_API_KEY`	Optional	ReadyPermit API key for full report data (coming soon)

What It Does

When an AI assistant user asks about property zoning, ADUs, flood risk, or buildability, the MCP tools:

Geocode the address via Mapbox
Return a structured property preview with key data points
Generate a deep link to the full ReadyPermit Buildability Report
The user gets their first report free — no signup required

Example Prompts

"Can I build an ADU at 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield, IL?"
"What's the zoning for 123 Main St, Austin, TX?"
"Is my property in a flood zone? 456 Oak Ave, Miami, FL"
"Compare these 3 investment properties for buildability"
"What can I build on my lot at 789 Pine St, Denver, CO?"

About ReadyPermit

ReadyPermit replaces $2,000-$4,500 in zoning consultant fees with an instant Buildability Report:

Buildability Score (0-100, letter-graded)
Zoning analysis (FAR, setbacks, height limits, permitted uses)
ADU eligibility and permit pathway
Environmental risk (FEMA, EPA, wildfire, seismic)
Comparable sales and market position

Covers all 50 U.S. states, 3,100+ counties. Data from 20+ government sources.

License

MIT

readypermit-mcp