The Center for Zoning Solutions Awards Smart Growth America is proud to announce a new slate of awards through the Center for Zoning Solutions (CZS) recognizing outstanding zoning practices that are helping communities deliver more housing of the right type, in the right places, at the right price.
For more than 18 years, Smart Growth America has recognized zoning excellence through the Form-Based Code Awards. Entering a new era, the 2026 CZS Awards build on that legacy while expanding recognition to communities, practitioners, advocates, and leaders advancing innovative zoning solutions.
As communities across the country face the most significant housing shortage in generations, it is more important than ever to address systemic barriers and modernize zoning to allow the kinds of homes and neighborhoods communities need. The 2026 CZS Awards will recognize excellence across three categories: 0 Zoning innovation Zoning advocacy Form-based codes Submission instructions and entry forms will be available in July 2026 Interested in nominating a code, individual, or organization for an award? Sign up for our newsletter to receive application updates, deadlines, and other important announcements.
Questions? Contact Kathy Carter at [email protected] with the subject line: CZS Award Questions.