Permit-ready plans
Washington State Department of Commerce
Amount
Amount not published by the funder
Who can apply
Government
About this opportunity
This page provides guidance, data and resources to assist local governments in creating a permit-ready plan program. Permit-ready plans (also known as pre-approved plans) are professionally created home designs that local governments have approved as being consistent with local zoning, design regulations and building code requirements. Homeowners and builders interested in using these plans can benefit from an expedited building permit process and reduced design costs. Permit-ready plans are particularly useful for infill housing development where smaller dwelling units can be accommodated on existing lots. Many permit-ready plan programs initially targeted and incentivized detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), duplexes, cottage housing. Some communities have expanded or considered exp...