analyze_property

Get complete property intelligence for any U.S. address — zoning, buildability, flood risk, environmental hazards, and lot data from 20+ government sources (FEMA, EPA, USGS, Census, Regrid). USE WHEN: user asks 'what can I build', 'is this property buildable', 'analyze this address', 'run a report on', 'can I build an ADU', 'tell me about this property', 'is this a good deal', or provides any U.S. street address. RETURNS: Buildability™ Score (0-100), zoning code, permitted uses, FEMA flood zone, setbacks, FAR, environmental risks, lot size, structure info, owner, and AI recommendation. Takes ~20 seconds. Replaces $3,500+ zoning consultant work.

Parameters2

address	string	required	Full U.S. property address (e.g., '123 Main St, Denver, CO 80202'). Accepts any format — will be geocoded.
persona	string	optional	User persona for tailored analysis (optional). Changes tone and emphasis: investor=deal metrics, developer=feasibility, homeowner=plain English, lender=collateral risk, broker=disclosure items.

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "address": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Full U.S. property address (e.g., '123 Main St, Denver, CO 80202'). Accepts any format — will be geocoded."
    },
    "persona": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "investor",
        "developer",
        "homeowner",
        "lender",
        "broker"
      ],
      "description": "User persona for tailored analysis (optional). Changes tone and emphasis: investor=deal metrics, developer=feasibility, homeowner=plain English, lender=collateral risk, broker=disclosure items."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "address"
  ]
}

get_buildability_score

Get a quick Buildability™ Score (0-100) for a property without running the full analysis. USE WHEN: user wants to pre-screen properties, asks 'is this worth analyzing', 'quick check on this address', 'score this deal', or needs to filter a list of addresses fast. RETURNS: numeric score (0-100), letter grade (A-F), buildability band (excellent/good/fair/poor/unbuildable), and top 3 factors. Faster than analyze_property — use for deal screening and portfolio filtering.

Parameters1

address

string

required

Full U.S. property address

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "address": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Full U.S. property address"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "address"
  ]
}

lookup_zoning

Look up the zoning designation and development standards for any U.S. property address. USE WHEN: user asks 'what zone is this', 'what's the zoning', 'what can I build on this lot', 'is this residential or commercial', 'can I build a duplex here', or any question about permitted uses. RETURNS: zone code (e.g., R-1, C-2, MU-3), zone description, permitted uses list, conditional uses, overlay districts, max FAR, max height, setbacks (front/side/rear), lot coverage, and parking requirements.

Parameters1

address

string

required

Full U.S. property address

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "address": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Full U.S. property address"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "address"
  ]
}

check_flood_zone

Check FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer for any U.S. property. USE WHEN: user asks 'is this in a flood zone', 'do I need flood insurance', 'is this property flood-safe', 'FEMA flood map', 'is this in a 100-year flood plain', or mentions flood risk. RETURNS: FEMA zone code (X = low risk, A/AE = 100-year, V/VE = coastal high risk), flood insurance requirement (mandatory/optional), base flood elevation if applicable, and annual flood risk probability. Uses the official FEMA API.

Parameters1

address

string

required

Full U.S. property address

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "address": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Full U.S. property address"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "address"
  ]
}

check_environmental_risks

Run full environmental risk screening for a property using EPA, USGS, NOAA, and USDA data. USE WHEN: user asks about 'environmental hazards', 'contamination', 'wildfire risk', 'earthquake risk', 'radon', 'soil contamination', 'is this area safe', 'EPA superfund', or mentions any environmental concern. RETURNS: wildfire hazard zone, seismic risk zone, EPA contamination site proximity (Superfund, RCRA, brownfield), radon zone level, soil concerns, and combined risk score. Accepts a street address OR coordinates.

Parameters3

address	string	optional	Full U.S. property address (preferred — gives best results)
latitude	number	optional	Property latitude (use if no address available)
longitude	number	optional	Property longitude (use if no address available)

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "address": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Full U.S. property address (preferred — gives best results)"
    },
    "latitude": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Property latitude (use if no address available)"
    },
    "longitude": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Property longitude (use if no address available)"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

search_comparable_sales

Find recent comparable property sales and rental comps near a property. USE WHEN: user asks 'what are comps in this area', 'recent sales near here', 'what did similar houses sell for', 'price per square foot', 'market value estimate', 'rental comps', or needs comparable sales data. RETURNS: subject property AVM, list of recent sales with price, sqft, price/sqft, distance, beds/baths, and rental comps with rent amounts. Also includes local market stats. Useful for investor deal evaluation, CMA, and market analysis.

Parameters4

address	string	optional	Full U.S. property address (preferred — gives best results)
latitude	number	optional	Center latitude for search (use if no address available)
longitude	number	optional	Center longitude for search (use if no address available)
radius_miles	number	optional	Search radius in miles (default: 0.5, max: 5)

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "address": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Full U.S. property address (preferred — gives best results)"
    },
    "latitude": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Center latitude for search (use if no address available)"
    },
    "longitude": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Center longitude for search (use if no address available)"
    },
    "radius_miles": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Search radius in miles (default: 0.5, max: 5)"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

calculate_buildable_envelope

Calculate the maximum buildable area (building envelope) for a lot given zoning constraints. USE WHEN: user asks 'how much can I build', 'max square footage', 'what's the buildable area', 'calculate the envelope', 'how big can my house be', or has specific lot dimensions and zoning rules they want to model. RETURNS: max buildable square feet, max number of stories, envelope dimensions (length × width × height), usable footprint, and coverage math. Takes lot area, setbacks, FAR, height limit, and coverage as inputs — a pure calculation tool, does not query data.

Parameters7

lot_area_sqft	number	required	Total lot area in square feet
front_setback_ft	number	optional	Front setback in feet (distance from front property line)
side_setback_ft	number	optional	Side setback in feet (each side)
rear_setback_ft	number	optional	Rear setback in feet
max_far	number	optional	Maximum floor area ratio (e.g., 0.5, 2.0). FAR = building area / lot area.
max_height_ft	number	optional	Maximum building height in feet
max_lot_coverage	number	optional	Maximum lot coverage as decimal (e.g., 0.45 for 45%)

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "lot_area_sqft": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Total lot area in square feet"
    },
    "front_setback_ft": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Front setback in feet (distance from front property line)"
    },
    "side_setback_ft": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Side setback in feet (each side)"
    },
    "rear_setback_ft": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Rear setback in feet"
    },
    "max_far": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Maximum floor area ratio (e.g., 0.5, 2.0). FAR = building area / lot area."
    },
    "max_height_ft": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Maximum building height in feet"
    },
    "max_lot_coverage": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Maximum lot coverage as decimal (e.g., 0.45 for 45%)"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "lot_area_sqft"
  ]
}

submit_correction

Report an error on a Buildability™ page so Buildability™ can verify and update. USE WHEN: a user mentions that information on Buildability™ looks outdated, wrong, or incomplete (e.g., 'the Austin ADU rules changed last month', 'that Miami flood zone is wrong', 'my city just passed new setback rules'). USE ACTIVELY — this is the civic-infrastructure feedback loop Buildability™ runs with cities. Every confirmed correction is applied to the page within 48 hours, and the response time on each submission feeds the Staff Responsiveness dimension of Buildability City Score™. RETURNS: a correction ID for tracking + status.

Parameters5

pageUrl	string	required	Full Buildability™ URL where the error appears (e.g., 'https://buildability.us/adu/los-angeles').
issue	string	required	What is incorrect or outdated. Be specific — mention the exact fact, rule, or data point.
suggestion	string	optional	Optional: what the correct information is, if known.
sourceDocument	string	optional	Optional: citation or URL supporting the correction (city ordinance, state law, news article, planning department page).
reporterContext	string	optional	Optional: how the error was discovered (e.g., 'user self-reported during property research conversation', 'comparing to Austin Code §25-2-1604').

Raw schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "pageUrl": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Full Buildability™ URL where the error appears (e.g., 'https://buildability.us/adu/los-angeles')."
    },
    "issue": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What is incorrect or outdated. Be specific — mention the exact fact, rule, or data point."
    },
    "suggestion": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional: what the correct information is, if known."
    },
    "sourceDocument": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional: citation or URL supporting the correction (city ordinance, state law, news article, planning department page)."
    },
    "reporterContext": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional: how the error was discovered (e.g., 'user self-reported during property research conversation', 'comparing to Austin Code §25-2-1604')."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "pageUrl",
    "issue"
  ]
}

Buildability™ — Property Zoning & Buildability™ Intelligence

MCP Server: ai.readypermit/geo

🛠️ Key Features

🚀 Use Cases

⚡ Developer Benefits

⚠️ Limitations

analyze_property

get_buildability_score

lookup_zoning

check_flood_zone

check_environmental_risks

search_comparable_sales

calculate_buildable_envelope

submit_correction

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