Automated Permitting Systems Demonstration NOFO

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Published: May 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 7, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the urban development and housing sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 300,000 – USD 1.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 13, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the urban development and housing sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development

CFDA: 14.506

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

Applicant Types: City or township governments; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments

Cost Sharing: No

More Info: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/ota/funding-opportunities.html — https://www.huduser.gov/portal/ota/funding-opportunities.html

Contact: Department of Housing and Urban Development

Email: researchpartnerships@hud.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed 23 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Housing and Urban Development

Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Urban Development & Housing, Governance & Public Administration, and Social Protection & Welfare. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 13, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Housing and Urban Development in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $300,000 - $1,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.