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US Building Permit Fee Estimator

US Building Permit Fee Estimator MCP Connector for Claude

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Estimate building permit, plan check, and inspection fees for major US cities.

3 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner
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This MCP server provides precise estimates for construction-related fees including permit costs, plan check fees, and inspection charges. By using tools like estimate_permit_fee, lookup_city_rules, and verify_valuation, users can instantly calculate potential municipal expenses based on project valuation for cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix.

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3 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

estimate_permit_fee

Calculate estimated building permit fees

lookup_city_rules

Lookup fee rules for a specific city

verify_valuation

Verify if a valuation is valid for a city

See how to talk to your AI agent using US Building Permit Fee Estimator.

How much will it cost to get a permit in New York City for a project valued at $500,000?

For a construction valuation of $500,000 in New York City, the estimated permit fee is $12,500, with a plan check fee of $2,500 and inspection fees totaling $1,200.

Check if a $10,000 valuation is valid for Los Angeles.

Yes, a valuation of $10,000 is valid for Los Angeles; it meets the minimum requirements for permit processing.

What are the fee rules for Chicago?

In Chicago, plan check fees are calculated based on a percentage of the construction valuation, and inspection fees follow a standard base rate structure.

Estimates are based on hardcoded municipal fee schedules. While highly accurate for the provided data, always verify with the local building department before finalizing budgets.

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