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Eligible: Local Government

Apply by Jul 31, 2026

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$0 - $75,000

Permit Review Process Update Grants Program

From WA Department of Commerce

Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to local governments to help reduce permit review timelines under the Washington Dept. of Commerce's Permit Review Process Update Grants program. Eligible activities include project planning and scoping, software purchase and implementation, staff training, contracting for review and inspection, code changes, and audit of development regulations. The program goal is to help streamline review for residential permits as part of efforts to identify barriers to housing development and address housing shortages across Washington state.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Permit Review Process Update Grants Program

    • Source

      WA Department of Commerce

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $475,000

    • Number of Awards

      6

    • Award Range

      $0 - $75,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government

    • Activity

      Financial Help

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      • All towns, cities, and counties in Washington State

      Eligible Activities

      • Project planning and scoping, purchasing software, and implementation and updating of electronic permitting systems.
      • Staff training in newly adopted application and review procedures.
      • Contracting with outside assistance to audit development regulations.
      • 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.

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Contracts executed for this grant are “deliverable based” and funds will be distributed according to a schedule provided in the Scope of Work proposed by the applicant and approved by the Department of Commerce. A letter of commitment must be provided by the jurisdiction as part of the application.

    • Disbursement Method

      Reimbursement

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      Jul 31, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      5:00 PM PST

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