The Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration grant is designed to help local and state governments implement automated systems for building code permits. It aims to test how these systems work in real-life settings, looking at things like processing speed and cost savings. The goal is to gather evidence to help other areas decide if they should adopt similar systems.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, including city, township, and county governments, as well as private institutions of higher education that are interested in deploying and evaluating automated building code permitting systems.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state or local government
- Not a private institution of higher education
- Lack of capacity to implement an automated permitting system
- Inability to partner with HUD for evaluation
- Application submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreement with HUD
- Evidence of eligibility
- Project timeline
- Staffing plan
- Evaluation strategy
- Letters of support
- Proof of existing permitting processes
- Technical capability documentation
Cautions
- Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria
- Prepare for a partnership with HUD for evaluation
- Strict adherence to application deadlines
- Detailed documentation required
- Potential need for technical expertise
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, state governments, and county governments. These entities should be interested in deploying automated building code permitting systems and partnering with HUD for evaluation purposes.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, including city, township, and county governments, as well as private institutions of higher education that are interested in deploying and evaluating automated building code permitting systems.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state or local government
- Not a private institution of higher education
- Lack of capacity to implement an automated permitting system
- Inability to partner with HUD for evaluation
- Application submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to deploy and evaluate automated building code permitting systems, covering costs like software, training, staffing, and evaluation activities. The goal is to improve permitting efficiency and gather data on the system's effectiveness.
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 13, 2026(30 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government entity or private institution of higher education
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Establish a partnership with HUD for evaluation
- Gather letters of support from stakeholders
- Prepare documentation of current permitting processes
- Outline an evaluation strategy
- Submit application by July 13, 2026