US Building Permit Fee Estimator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Calculate municipal construction costs for major US cities.
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Why people use US Building Permit Fee Estimator
US Building Permit Fee Estimator for Accurate Construction Bidding
The US Building Permit Fee Estimator lets your AI client do the heavy lifting. You tell it the city and the project value, and it pulls the data for you. You get a clean breakdown of permit, plan check, and inspection fees in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate municipal construction costs without the manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking NYC project costs
A developer wants to know the cost for a $2M condo in NYC.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying LA valuation requirements
A contractor isn't sure if a $5k valuation is enough for LA.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching Chicago fee structures
An architect needs to know how Chicago calculates plan check fees.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete US Building Permit Fee Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with US Building Permit Fee Estimator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through US Building Permit Fee Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Lookup city rules
Find the specific fee structures for a chosen city. It ensures you're following the correct local regulations.
- 02 Capability
Verify valuation
Check if a project's valuation meets city requirements. This prevents issues during the permit application process.
- 03 Capability
Estimate permit fee
Calculate the total building permit fees for a project. This helps you budget for municipal costs accurately.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask US Building Permit Fee Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use US Building Permit Fee Estimator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7QLdCANN0H0cP4Is4GwFESV5GgMXGbx21l11vxGB/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it US Building Permit Fee Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable US Building Permit Fee Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7QLdCANN0H0cP4Is4GwFESV5GgMXGbx21l11vxGB/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the US Building Permit Fee Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable US Building Permit Fee Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-building-permit-fee-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7QLdCANN0H0cP4Is4GwFESV5GgMXGbx21l11vxGB/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using US Building Permit Fee Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using US Building Permit Fee Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-building-permit-fee-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7QLdCANN0H0cP4Is4GwFESV5GgMXGbx21l11vxGB/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using US Building Permit Fee Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using US Building Permit Fee Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-building-permit-fee-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7QLdCANN0H0cP4Is4GwFESV5GgMXGbx21l11vxGB/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using US Building Permit Fee Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using US Building Permit Fee Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-building-permit-fee-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7QLdCANN0H0cP4Is4GwFESV5GgMXGbx21l11vxGB/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using US Building Permit Fee Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using US Building Permit Fee Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add us-building-permit-fee-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7QLdCANN0H0cP4Is4GwFESV5GgMXGbx21l11vxGB/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using US Building Permit Fee Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using US Building Permit Fee Estimator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work US Building Permit Fee Estimator can move forward.
This is for real estate developers, general contractors, and architects who need to know the exact cost of municipal hurdles before breaking ground.
Real Estate Developer
Checks project viability in NYC or LA by pulling accurate permit costs during the acquisition phase.
General Contractor
Provides clients with precise construction bids that include all necessary municipal fees.
Architect
Estimates plan check costs for clients during the early design and drafting stages.
Municipal Consultant
Verifies fee rules and valuation requirements for various cities to advise on compliance.
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Before you connect
Questions about US Building Permit Fee Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the US Building Permit Fee Estimator help me with NYC costs?
Yes, it covers major cities like New York City for permit and plan check fees. You can get a breakdown of what you'll owe based on your project's valuation.
Does the US Building Permit Fee Estimator work for every city?
It focuses on major hubs like NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix. This ensures the data is accurate for the most common high-density construction areas.
How does the US Building Permit Fee Estimator handle different project values?
It uses the total project valuation to calculate accurate municipal fees. This helps you see how costs scale as your project grows.
Can I use the US Building Permit Fee Estimator for my construction bids?
That's exactly what it's for. It helps you provide accurate, data-backed numbers to your clients so you don't underquote on municipal costs.
Does the US Building Permit Fee Estimator include inspection fees?
Yes, it provides a breakdown that includes permit, plan check, and inspection charges, giving you a more complete picture of the total municipal cost.
How accurate are the fee estimates?
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.
Which cities are supported?
Currently, the server supports major US municipalities including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix.
What does 'construction valuation' mean?
Construction valuation is the total estimated cost of all work related to the permit, including both materials and labor.
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