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Residents
DOLA provides Colorado residents with various resources, including comprehensive local government data, property tax assistance, and stability programs and resources for homeowners and renters.
Local Governments
DOLA provides strategic expertise, advocacy, and funding to strengthen Colorado communities. The agency promotes local problem-solving, informs decision making and invests in communities.
Building Affordable Housing
Work with DOLA to provide Colorado affordable housing solutions and resources to support partners, builders, and local governments.
Funding Opportunities
Find access to resources that empower local communities and community partners across Colorado. Discover a range of funding options and support available to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders.
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2024 Land Use and Housing Legislation
The Community Development Office at the Department of Local Affairs’ Division of Local Governments has been tasked with implementing a number of bills passed by the Colorado General Assembly in the 2024 legislative session and is working to provide guidance and assistance for local governments on complying with them.
Current Initiatives
Latest News
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) recently awarded $780,000 for 13 projects across Colorado through the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) program, which aims to help rural communities diversify their local economies and build resilience.
In the first half of 2025, the Colorado State Housing Board approved more than $68.4 million in funding to support the creation and preservation of 2,228 homes Coloradans could afford across the state.
The State Board of Equalization’s (SBOE) Search Committee, established to assist the board with the process of hiring a new Property Tax Administrator, will have a meeting on June 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., in person and via remote access, and is sending notification to the media per statutory requirements.