Division of Local Government

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced new available incentive funding for local governments implementing an expedited review process (Fast Track) for more housing Coloradans can afford six months ahead of the statutory deadline.

Today, the Governor’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), announced the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) launch for the Colorado Local Legal Support Program. This new public-private initiative is the first of its kind to provide broad-spectrum legal support to local governments and non-profit organizations as they navigate federal funding challenges in Colorado.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that the Town of Silverton is the first local government to fully meet its Proposition 123 commitment. Silverton met this milestone through a coordinated approach that leveraged multiple housing programs and strong local partnerships to advance affordable homeownership while also working to implement a fast track permit or expedited review process.

DOLA's Division of Local Government (DLG) recently awarded the first round of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program (ADUG), which was open from August 1, 2025, through October 3, 2025.

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), through the Division of Local Government (DLG), announced awardees for the second funding cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program.

Today, the Colorado Middle Income Housing Authority (MIHA), the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) joined the community of Frisco to celebrate the groundbreaking of Galena Apartments, which will provide 54 middle-income rental apartments for workers.

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.