Accela MCP. Manage permits, inspections, and land records via chat.
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Accela MCP Server lets your agent manage civic services and public records directly from natural language commands. You search for permits, schedule site inspections, check land parcel details, and update application status—all without logging into complex government portals.
Manage the full lifecycle of records, contacts, and documents using tools like `search_records` or `schedule_inspection`. It connects your AI client to critical local government data.
What your AI agents can do
Create contact
Adds a new person or organization profile into the system.
Create record
Starts a brand-new record, like submitting an initial permit application.
Get parcels
Retrieves detailed geographical and ownership information for land parcels.
The agent finds specific permits or applications using search_records and retrieves full details with get_record.
You schedule new inspections for a given record ID or inspector using the schedule_inspection tool.
The agent modifies existing records, contacts, or inspection results via tools like update_record, create_contact, or update_inspection.
You find valid addresses in a jurisdiction using search_addresses and get detailed land parcel information with get_parcels.
The agent lists attached documents to records (list_documents) or uploads new files, like blueprints, using upload_document.
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Accela: 13 Tools for Civic Services Management
These tools let your AI client perform actions across the entire Accela platform—from finding a parcel to scheduling an inspection.
019ea5ddcreate contact
Adds a new person or organization profile into the system.
019ea5ddcreate record
Starts a brand-new record, like submitting an initial permit application.
019ea5ddget parcels
Retrieves detailed geographical and ownership information for land parcels.
019ea5ddget record
Pulls all the specific details associated with one existing record ID.
019ea5ddlist documents
Shows every single file, blueprint, or photo attached to a given record.
019ea5ddlist inspections
Lists all past and future inspection appointments tied to a specific site or record.
019ea5ddschedule inspection
Books a new mandatory site visit for a project.
019ea5ddsearch addresses
Finds valid, addressable locations within the jurisdiction's boundaries.
019ea5ddsearch contacts
Searches the database for people or organizations by name, role, or company.
019ea5ddsearch records
Quickly finds multiple records (permits, applications) based on status, date, or type.
019ea5ddupdate inspection
Changes the results or final status of a completed site inspection.
019ea5ddupdate record
Modifies existing details for any record, like changing an applicant's address.
019ea5ddupload document
Adds new files (e.g., photos or blueprints) to a specific record.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
Listen up. This Accela MCP Server plugs your AI client directly into the civic services and land records you need. You don't gotta log into some clunky government portal just to check a permit status or pull an address. Your agent handles the whole lifecycle—searching, scheduling, updating—using natural language commands.
When it comes to finding data, you use search_records to quickly locate multiple permits or applications by checking criteria like status, date, or record type. Once you've found a promising ID, you pull all the specific details associated with that single item using get_record. If you need to track down every file, blueprint, or photo attached to a specific permit, run list_documents.
You can also list past and future site visits tied to an existing project by running list_inspections.
To start something new, you use create_record to submit an initial application. If you need to adjust details on a record already in the system—maybe the applicant moved or changed their name—you run update_record. For people and organizations, you can search for contacts using search_contacts, or if they don't exist yet, you add them with create_contact.
You also use update_inspection to change the final results or status of a site visit after it’s wrapped up.
For mapping and property details, first, you find valid street addresses within the jurisdiction using search_addresses. Once you have an address, you pull detailed geographical and ownership information for the land parcel itself with get_parcels. Document management is straightforward: upload_document adds new files—like those blueprints or field photos—to a specific record ID.
This keeps everything tied down where it belongs.
When scheduling, you use schedule_inspection to book a mandatory site visit for any given project or inspector. If an inspection is already booked, you can check all the dates with list_inspections. The whole system works together: You find the right record using search_records, get the parcel data via get_parcels, and then use schedule_inspection to book the site visit.
If you gotta modify the application details, run update_record. Finally, if you need more files attached—say, a revised drawing—you just use upload_document to link it straight to that record ID. It's all connected so your agent doesn’t waste time jumping between ten different government websites.
How Accela MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the server and provide your Accela App ID, Agency name, and Access Token.
- 2 Your AI client sends a request (e.g., 'Schedule final plumbing inspection for REC-9982 on 12/15').
- 3 The agent uses
schedule_inspectionor another tool, gets the confirmation ID, and reports success back to you.
The bottom line is: your AI client speaks the commands; this server translates them into actions within the Accela platform.
Who Is Accela MCP For?
This is for government workers and field staff who spend too much time clicking through old, complicated web portals. If you're constantly jumping between GIS maps, permit databases, and contact lists just to update one status, this server cuts that friction out. It handles the data plumbing so you can focus on the actual work.
Runs search_records to check for pending applications, then uses get_parcels to verify if a new site falls within permitted boundaries.
Uses list_inspections to see the history of a job site and executes update_inspection once the physical check is done.
Needs to find valid addresses using search_addresses before running create_record for a new utility connection permit.
What Changes When You Connect
- Stop jumping between tabs. Instead of logging into separate GIS maps, record databases, and contact sheets, you ask your agent to find everything. Use
get_parcelsright alongsidesearch_contactsin one go. - Never miss a status update. Need to know if a permit is pending or active? Run
search_recordsfirst, then useget_recordon the ID you get back. It's a two-step process that works seamlessly. - Inspections are simple. Don't manually fill out forms; just tell your agent to run
schedule_inspection. You can even update results later usingupdate_inspection, all from chat. - Contact management is faster. Need to know who submitted the application? Use
search_contactsand if you find a file, uselist_documentson that record ID. It keeps the whole audit trail together. - Address validation works instantly. Before creating anything (
create_record), runsearch_addresses. This confirms the location is valid in the system before wasting time filing paperwork.
Real-World Use Cases
A developer needs to check a property's history.
The dev asks: 'What permits have been filed at 123 Main St?' The agent first runs search_addresses on the location, then uses get_parcels for land ownership data. Finally, it calls list_records to pull up every permit history associated with that parcel.
An inspector needs to close out a job.
The agent receives the record ID (REC-10293). The inspector uses list_inspections to confirm the last visit. Then, they run update_inspection, inputting 'Passed' and notes, immediately closing the loop on that specific site.
The permitting office needs a new contact added.
A staff member uses search_contacts to see if Jane Smith exists. When she doesn't, they use create_contact. They then link her to a new permit application by running create_record, making sure the whole process is documented.
The city needs to pull all pending applications.
A manager asks: 'Show me all permits that are awaiting final inspection.' The agent runs search_records with filters for status='Pending' and type='Inspection'. It then compiles a list using the associated record IDs.
The Tradeoffs
Searching without context
Asking the agent generally, 'What permits are there?' This gives an overwhelming list of every single record ID and doesn't help solve a specific problem. You're left to manually filter everything.
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Always narrow it down. Use search_records by specifying criteria: 'Show me all permits with status Pending in the last 30 days.' This is targeted, actionable data.
Updating without verification
Just changing a record's status via update_record when you aren't sure of the latest details. You might accidentally change the wrong owner or skip required document uploads.
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Before updating, run get_record to confirm all necessary data points are correct. Then, if needed, use list_documents and follow up with upload_document before calling update_record.
Handling addresses manually
Typing a new address into a form without checking if it's valid or already exists in the jurisdiction. This creates data errors that break downstream workflows.
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Always start by running search_addresses. This ensures the location is valid and gives you the correct, standardized format required for all other tools.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if your job involves linking together multiple types of public data—permits, physical addresses, people, and inspection reports. You need a system that can chain actions: find the parcel (get_parcels), verify its location (search_addresses), create an application record (create_record), and then schedule follow-up work (schedule_inspection). Don't use this if you only need to view one single, isolated piece of data (e.g., 'What is the owner?'). For simple lookups, a dedicated GIS tool might suffice. But when process flow matters—when changing an address requires updating related permits and contacts—this server handles the complexity.
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The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
This server provides 13 capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP client. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Available Capabilities
Sifting through civic records shouldn't feel like archaeology.
Today, checking a single permit status means opening three different systems: the GIS map to verify location, the main record portal for the application ID, and then maybe an inspection module just to see the last visit date. You copy-paste IDs from one screen to another, hoping you don't lose context or break the workflow.
With this MCP server, the whole process is conversational. You tell your agent, 'Check the status of permit REC-10293 and list associated documents.' The agent runs `get_record` and `list_documents` in sequence, giving you one clean answer without any copy-pasting or portal juggling.
Accela MCP Server: Manage permits, inspections, and land records.
The manual steps that disappear are the cross-referencing and status tracking. You never have to manually check if a record's required documents are uploaded (`list_documents`) before scheduling an inspection (`schedule_inspection`).
Now, every process is defined by its tools. If you can name the data points (e.g., 'applicant', 'land parcel', 'permit'), your AI client can manage them across the platform's entire lifecycle. It’s done.
Common Questions About Accela MCP
Can I use search_records to find all permits for a specific address? +
Yes, you run search_addresses first to validate the address, and then feed that result into search_records. This ensures the permit search is geographically accurate.
How do I update a record using update_record? +
You must provide the specific Record ID. The agent handles the API call, but you need to tell it exactly what field and what new value to use for the update.
Does schedule_inspection require me to know the inspector's ID? +
The tool accepts scheduling parameters like date and type of inspection, but knowing the assigned inspector or role helps ensure the correct sequence is followed.
What if I need to add a document after creating a record? +
First, run create_record. Once you have that new Record ID, use upload_document and pass that ID so the file gets attached correctly.
How do I authenticate before using the `create_record` tool? +
You must first provide your Accela App ID, Agency name, and Access Token. These three credentials are required when setting up the server connection within your AI client's settings to establish access.
If I use `update_record` with invalid data, what happens? +
The system returns a specific error code and a detailed message explaining why the update failed. You can then adjust your prompt or parameters and try again using the tool.
What exact details does the `get_parcels` tool return? +
It provides comprehensive land parcel information for specific coordinates. The data includes boundaries, official identifiers, total square footage metrics, and current zoning classifications.
If I use `search_records` and the results are too many, can it handle pagination? +
Yes, the tool supports fetching large datasets through iterative calls. You'll receive a 'next page token' in the response, which you must pass back to get the subsequent batch of records.
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