Training To Help Tucsonans Navigate Middle Housing

Published on March 19, 2026

The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is hosting two public training sessions to help those interested in building middle housing understand the recent code amendments. These recent updates to zoning and building codes expand housing options and support infill development across the City of Tucson.

These sessions will walk participants through zoning and building code updates that make it easier to build duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes, and explain how these changes affect property owners, builders, designers, and the City overall.

In-Person Workshop

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Public Works Building, 201 N Stone Ave, City of Tucson 4^th Floor Conference Room
Register: https://tucsonpdsd.info/MiddleHousingTrainingSession1

Virtual Workshop

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register: https://tucsonpdsd.info/MiddleHousingTrainingSession2

What You'll Learn

• What the Middle Housing Code Amendment is and why it matters
• New opportunities for building duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes on residential lots
• Key zoning and building code updates and what they mean for property owners and residents
• How these changes expand housing options and support infill development across Tucson
• How to apply for permits and use the City’s permitting system

Both sessions are free and open to the public. PDSD staff will be available to answer questions during and after the sessions. Materials will be made available on the Middle Housing website following the workshops.