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Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Application materials were posted June 24 (no year specified but context implies 2026).
"Permit Review Process Update grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Permit Review Process Update grants is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This program awards grants to local governments in Washington State to help reduce permit review timelines, especially for residential permits.
Eligible costs include project planning and scoping, purchasing software for digital permit applications, virtual inspections, electronic review, staff training, contracting for audit of development regulations, and changes to development code.
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Apply now for Permit Review Process Update grants – Washington State Department of Commerce Shared Standards Initiative 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Apply now for Permit Review Process Update grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 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. 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Eligible for jurisdictions fully or partially using paper permitting processes or outdated electronic systems.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. 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. Commerce hosted a pre-application workshop on July 8 to provide more information about this grant opportunity and how to apply.
Watch a recording of the pre-application meeting (Vimeo) 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. Please contact Ryan Shea .
Visit Commerce’s Local Project Review webpage for more information. Local Permit Review Program Specialist Ryan. Shea@Commerce.
WA. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All Washington towns, cities, and counties. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $75,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2001, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Permit Review Process Update grants is funded by Washington State Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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