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Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO

Department of Housing and Urban Development · PDR-2600-DC-029O

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Award Range

$300K$1.5M

Total Program Funding

$3.0M

Expected Awards

6

Deadline

July 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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... $300,000-$1,500,000 per award; $3,000,000 total program funding; ~6 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, City/township governments, State governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement
  • Deadline: 2026-07-13

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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.

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Who Can Apply

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$300K
Maximum Award
$1.5M
Total Program Funding
$3.0M
Expected Number of Awards
6
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: May 29, 2026
Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Policy Development & Research researchpartnerships@hud.gov 

researchpartnerships@hud.gov 

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