Updates to the Administrative Manual Published on July 10, 2026 Planning and Development Services has approved significant amendments to our Administrative Manual designed to make the permitting and development review process simpler, faster, and more transparent for customers. Tagged as: , PDSD, News
Housing & Community Development Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026 Published on July 01, 2026 Updates on HCD’s development projects, community engagement and outreach efforts, community development programs, and upcoming meetings of the Commission on Equitable Housing and Development Tagged as: , HCD, News, Housing and Community Development
Rate and Fee Changes Approved by Mayor and Council, Effective July 1 Published on July 01, 2026 The City of Tucson Mayor and Council approved the proposed rate and fee changes at the May 19, 2026, public hearing. The council also directed staff to return within 90 days with affordable housing relief options and committed to a one-year review of the fees and their impact on development activity. The new rates and fees take effect July 1, 2026. Tagged as: , Transportation and Mobility
2026 Rate Changes - Effective July 1, 2026 Published on June 30, 2026 2026 Rate Changes Tagged as: , EGSD News
Tucson Receives AARP Grant for Middle Housing Design Competition Published on June 29, 2026 The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department has received a 2026 American Association of Retired Persons Community Challenge grant to launch a Middle Housing Design Competition, in partnership with the American Institute of Architects AIA Southern Arizona. Tagged as: , PDSD, News
TPCH Seeks Youth Representatives for Action Committee Published on June 25, 2026 Tucson Pima Coalition to End Homelessness (TPCH) is currently recruiting for the Youth Action Committee. The TPCH Youth Action Committee leverages the power of youth voice to guide policy recommendations for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Tagged as: , HCD, News, Housing and Community Development
Thrive in the 05 Fiesta a Success Published on June 24, 2026 More than 100 people celebrated Thrive in the 05 Fiesta on June 16 for an evening of community connection and information sharing. The event was held at Pima Community College Downtown Campus. Tagged as: , HCD, News, Housing and Community Development
Beat the Heat: Summer Construction Hours in Effect Published on June 16, 2026 To help protect workers from extreme heat, Arizona allows construction activities to begin as early as 5 a.m. on weekdays between May 1 and Oct. 15. Tagged as: , PDSD, News
Flashing Yellow Arrow Improvements Published on June 16, 2026 DTM is upgrading intersections throughout the community with flashing yellow left-turn arrows to enhance safety and improve traffic operations. Research has indicated that left-turn collisions are reduced with flashing yellow arrows. Tagged as: , Transportation and Mobility
DTM PREPARES FOR SUMMER STORMS Published on June 15, 2026 Protecting the traveling public on City streets during Tucson’s summer thunderstorm season is the objective of the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility’s (DTM) Operation Splash campaign. Today, June 15, marks the official recordkeeping start date of the monsoon, and storms have already begun. Tagged as: , Transportation and Mobility