Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO
This grant funds local governments to test automated building permit systems, partnering with HUD to assess their impact on efficiency, costs, and user experience for potential wider adoption.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: July 13, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $3,000,000 | Award range: $300,000–$1,500,000 | Up to 6 awards | Project period: up to 36 months
Summary: Supports jurisdictions to deploy and evaluate automated building code permitting systems, generating evidence to inform broader adoption.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) supports state, local, and tribal governments in deploying automated building code permitting systems. The demonstration aims to assess the real-world effectiveness of these systems in government permitting environments, focusing on impacts such as processing timelines, workflow efficiency, staff roles, and applicant experience. Awardees will partner with HUD to rigorously evaluate the operational performance, costs, governance needs, and potential cost savings of automated permitting platforms, with the goal of informing broader adoption by other jurisdictions. The demonstration is part of a national effort to reduce regulatory barriers to affordable housing and promote the use of advanced technologies in permitting processes.
