HUD is awarding grants for counties looking to implement automated permitting as part of their housing strategy.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has opened a new funding opportunity offering grants between $300,000 and $1,500,000 for jurisdictions that will deploy automated building code permitting systems and partner with HUD to evaluate their applicability and effectiveness within real-world operating conditions. Applications are due July 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.
The Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration Notice of Funding Opportunity (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.
