Division of Housing

Today, Governor Polis, Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the City and County of Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) announced the launch of Housing Hub Colorado...

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), announced the approval of over $46.5 million in funding from the State Housing Board (SHB) to create 716 housing opportunities across Colorado. These 18 investments expand housing access through new rental developments, homeownership opportunities, and down payment assistance programs—advancing the State’s vision of housing for all Coloradans.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is pleased to report a high rate of compliance and compliance in progress among subject jurisdictions with various laws related to strategic growth, in many cases well ahead of the statutory deadline. As required by Governor Polis’ May 16, 2025 Executive Order (EO) Regarding Strategic Growth through Compliance with State Laws (D 2025 005), DOLA made an initial determination of the compliance status of local governments subject to seven laws included in the 2024 and 2025 strategic growth legislation.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is excited to announce that Tyler Jaeckel will serve as the new Director of the Division of Housing, starting October 7, 2025. Jaeckel joins DOLA with more than two decades of extensive experience in housing policy, development, and program implementation across local, state, and federal levels.

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.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has expanded its Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance program by offering two ways to apply: the Division of Housing (DOH) Monthly Random Selection and the CARE Center Daily Random Selection. The CARE Center Daily Random Selection will begin on March 17, 2025, while the next DOH Monthly Random Selection pre-application window will be open from April 14-16, 2025.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) today announced that the application for the Director of the Division of Housing is now open. This leadership role is responsible for guiding the state’s housing strategy and advancing efforts to make housing more safe, secure, and affordable for all Coloradans. This position has not been open since 2015.

After 15 years of dedicated service, Alison George, Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing Director, has announced her retirement effective October 15, 2025.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will open the next round of emergency rental assistance pre-applications on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., closing on Wednesday, May 14, at 5:00 p.m.