Apply now for Permit Review Process Update grants

About this funding opportunity

Apply now for Permit Review Process Update grants, Washington State Department of Commerce

Apply now for Permit Review Process Update grants

Opportunity Type:Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Important Dates: Pre-application workshop: July 8

Applications due: July 31

The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications for permit review process update grants. Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to local governments to help reduce permit review timelines. A total of $475,000 is available. Who is eligible?

All Washington towns, cities and counties are eligible for this program. Please review the grant instructions prior to submitting an application. Eligible costs may include those associated with the following activities: Project planning and scoping, purchasing software, and implementation of a permitting system capable of processing digital permit applications, virtual inspections, electronic review, and with capacity for picture/video storage. Eligible for jurisdictions fully or partially using paper permitting processes or outdated electronic systems. Staff training in newly adopted application and review procedures. Contracting with outside assistance to audit development regulations to identify and correct barriers to housing development. Changes to development code that helps improve permit review processes. Contracting with a third-party business to conduct permit review or add additional inspection staff. How to apply Review the grant application instructions (PDF) Submit a grant application (Smartsheet form). The form will not save your progress. Be prepared to complete the application in one sitting.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. July 31. Pre-application workshop

Commerce will host a virtual pre-application workshop to provide more information about this grant opportunity and how to apply. Attendance is not required, but you must register to attend. Pre-application workshop: 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 Register for the pre-application workshop (Teams) Background

In 2023, SB 5290 amended the Local Project Review Act to help streamline permit review for local cities and counties in an effort to address housing shortages across the state. This grant is designed to help jurisdictions update their permit review processes with an emphasis on improving review times for residential permits. Questions?

Please contact Ryan Shea. Visit Commerce’s Local Project Review webpage for more information. Associated Files

Application instructions

Application form Contact

Ryan Shea

Local Permit Review Program Specialist

Ryan. Shea@Commerce. WA.gov

509-606-3509

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This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

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Apply now for Permit Review Process Update grants is administered by Washington State Department of Commerce (WA Commerce), listed via Washington State Department of Commerce.