At a glance
This program funds cooperative agreements for jurisdictions to deploy automated building code permitting systems and work with HUD to test how they affect permitting speed, workflow, staff roles, applicant experience, costs, and savings. Eligible applicants are state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments; individuals cannot apply. HUD says about $3,000,000 is available, with an estimated 6 awards ranging from $300,000 to $1,500,000. No cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity is open to eligible jurisdictions and has no stated geographic restriction.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO is intended to support jurisdictions that will deploy automated building code permitting systems and partner with HUD to evaluate their applicability and effectiveness within real-world operating conditions. This demonstration will test the real-world deployment of an automated permitting platform within a government permitting environment to evaluate its effects on processing timelines, workflow efficiency, staff roles, and applicant experience. The demonstration will generate empirical evidence on operational performance, costs, governance needs, and potential cost savings to inform broader adoption by state and local jurisdictions.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- State governments