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HUD Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration Funding Opportunity

HUD's Policy Development and Research office is offering funding to support the deployment and evaluation of automated building code permitting systems in government jurisdictions. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Policy Development and Research (PD&R) - Office of Technical Assistance, Alexandria, VA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applicants may select permitting system solutions suitable for their needs - Products/Services Requested: - Deployment and evaluation of automated permitting systems - Includes software licensing, hardware or cloud infrastructure, staffing for implementation and operation, data collection, and reporting - No specific part numbers or quantities; scope depends on project proposal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Jurisdictions must partner with HUD to evaluate system effectiveness - Deliverables include data reports and final project findings - Projects must assess impacts on processing timelines, workflow efficiency, staff roles, and applicant experience - Awards range from $300,000 to $1,500,000, with a total funding pool of $3 million - Project duration is 12 to 36 months, depending on complexity and methodology - No cost sharing or matching required - Up to six cooperative agreements will be awarded

Description

The Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO supports jurisdictions deploying automated building code permitting systems and partnering with HUD to evaluate their effectiveness in real-world conditions. The demonstration tests an automated permitting platform within government permitting environments to assess impacts on processing timelines, workflow efficiency, staff roles, and applicant experience. It aims to generate empirical evidence on operational performance, costs, governance needs, and potential cost savings to inform broader adoption by state and local jurisdictions. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program offers cooperative agreements with funding ranging from $300,000 to $1,500,000 per award, with a total of approximately $3,000,000 available.

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