HUD User Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Access official federal housing and rental market data for property valuations.
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Why people use HUD User
HUD Fair Market Rents for Real Estate Market Analysis
With this Connector, that process disappears. You can ask for a specific metro area's rent or a state's income limits and get the answer in a single chat. It turns a tedious research task into a quick query, ensuring your analysis is always backed by official data.
What Vinkius changes
You get official federal housing data without ever leaving your chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Quick property valuation
An appraiser needs to know the 2-bedroom rent in Miami for a valuation.
- Real-world use case 02
Mapping state eligibility
A researcher needs to map income limits for every county in Florida.
- Real-world use case 03
Assistance program verification
A housing agency needs to check if a family qualifies for a specific subsidy.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete HUD User capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HUD User.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through HUD User.
- 01 Capability
Get il data
Retrieves Income Limits based on a specific entity ID. Use this to see what families actually qualify for in a given location.
- 02 Capability
Get mtsp il data
Gets Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project income limits. This is specifically for looking up data on subsidized housing projects.
- 03 Capability
Get state fmr data
Fetches Fair Market Rent data for an entire state. It's great for doing high-level comparative analysis across large regions.
- 04 Capability
Get state il data
Pulls statewide Income Limits for an entire state. This lets you see the broad economic picture for housing eligibility.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through HUD User.
- 05 Capability
List counties
Lists all counties within a specific state. This is the starting point for finding the right geographic identifiers.
- 06 Capability
List metro areas
Lists all metropolitan areas in a region. Use this to identify the correct CBSA codes for your research.
- 07 Capability
List states
Lists all states and territories. This helps you quickly find the correct state codes for your queries.
- 08 Capability
Get fmr data
Pulls Fair Market Rent data for a specific entity ID. This helps you get exact pricing for a particular county or metro area.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask HUD User to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HUD User 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_AQlPGnwcd7ElRoIABdMafv4aWSMWcycPtcAc1OOC/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 HUD User, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable HUD User for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AQlPGnwcd7ElRoIABdMafv4aWSMWcycPtcAc1OOC/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 HUD User URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable HUD User in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hud-fair-market-rents": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AQlPGnwcd7ElRoIABdMafv4aWSMWcycPtcAc1OOC/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 HUD User
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HUD User, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hud-fair-market-rents": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AQlPGnwcd7ElRoIABdMafv4aWSMWcycPtcAc1OOC/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 HUD User
Ask Copilot: "Using HUD User, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hud-fair-market-rents": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AQlPGnwcd7ElRoIABdMafv4aWSMWcycPtcAc1OOC/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 HUD User
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HUD User, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hud-fair-market-rents": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AQlPGnwcd7ElRoIABdMafv4aWSMWcycPtcAc1OOC/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 HUD User
Ask Cline: "Using HUD User, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add hud-fair-market-rents --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AQlPGnwcd7ElRoIABdMafv4aWSMWcycPtcAc1OOC/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 HUD User
Ask Claude: "Using HUD User, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work HUD User can move forward.
Real estate analysts who need fast valuation data and policy researchers who need to map out housing eligibility across multiple states.
Real Estate Appraiser
Verifies current market rents for property valuations on a busy Tuesday afternoon.
Housing Policy Researcher
Gathers statewide income limits to draft new urban planning reports.
Property Manager
Checks income eligibility limits for housing assistance programs to see who qualifies for units.
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Before you connect
Questions about HUD User.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What kind of housing data does the HUD Fair Market Rents MCP provide?
The HUD Fair Market Rents MCP provides official federal data on Fair Market Rents (FMR) and Income Limits (IL). This includes specific rent figures for various unit sizes and median income limits for families across the U.S.
Can I use this to find out if a family qualifies for housing assistance?
Yes, you can use it to check income eligibility limits. By providing a county or entity ID, your agent can pull the specific limits for families of different sizes to see if they meet the requirements.
Does this Connector include data for all 50 states?
Yes, it provides access to statewide data for all states and territories. You can query FMR or income limits for any specific state to get a broad economic picture.
How is this different from looking at local apartment listings?
This Connector provides official government data used for valuations and policy. It doesn't show live individual listings from sites like Zillow; it shows the baseline market data used by agencies and professionals.
Can I use this for urban planning and economic research?
Absolutely. It is a primary capability for researchers who need to gather large-scale housing and economic indicators for urban planning, policy drafting, or regional economic reports.
What are FMR and IL limits exactly?
FMR stands for Fair Market Rent, which is the median rent for a specific area. IL stands for Income Limits, which are the maximum incomes allowed for families to qualify for certain housing assistance programs.
How do I find the specific ID for a county to get its rent data?
First, use the list_states capability to get the state code, then use list_counties with that code. This will provide you with the 10-digit FIPS code (entity ID) needed for the get_fmr_data capability.
Can I retrieve rent data for an entire state at once?
Yes! Use the get_state_fmr_data capability and provide the two-letter state code (e.g., 'NY' for New York). It will return FMR data for all metro areas and counties within that state.
What is the difference between IL and MTSP data?
IL data (get_il_data) refers to general Income Limits for housing assistance, while MTSP data (get_mtsp_il_data) specifically targets Multifamily Tax Subsidy Projects. Both can be queried using the same entity IDs.
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