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 (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$1,500,000 per award; up to $3,000,000 total; 6 awards expected; project duration not specified
Summary: Supports state, local, and tribal governments in deploying and evaluating automated building code permitting systems to assess real-world effectiveness and inform broader adoption.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to change; no cost-sharing required.
Description
This opportunity supports jurisdictions—specifically state, county, city/township, and federally recognized tribal governments—in the deployment and evaluation of automated building code permitting systems. The demonstration aims to test these systems in real-world government permitting environments, measuring impacts on processing timelines, workflow efficiency, staff roles, and applicant experience. The program will generate empirical evidence on operational performance, costs, governance needs, and potential cost savings, with the goal of informing broader adoption of automated permitting by state and local governments.
