Cities turn to AI to speed housing permitting

U.S. cities are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools to modernize and speed up housing permitting processes, aiming to reduce delays caused by incomplete applications. Federal funding streams, including a new Innovation Fund ($200 million annually) and grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), support these local efforts. While large cities are implementing AI platforms, concerns have been raised regarding data governance and whether current AI systems can handle complex zoning codes.