Press Release

New Property Tax Administrator Keith Erffmeyer Joins the DOLA Team

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is excited to welcome Keith Erffmeyer as the new Property Tax Administrator, starting full-time with the Department of Local Affairs on February 2, 2026. Erffmeyer was appointed by the State Board of Equalization and replaces JoAnn Groff, who served dutifully in the role for 20 years.

Colorado’s State Demography Office Summarizes the U.S. Census Data Released Today

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau published its vintage 2025 estimates for state populations as of July 1, 2025. These estimates are considered the “official” Census Bureau population estimates for years between the decennial census counts. Vintage 2025 county population estimates will be published in March, and municipal estimates in May 2026. The State Demography Office incorporates information from these estimates into their annual population estimates, which will be published in late October 2026.

Colorado Launches NOFA for New Local Legal Support Program to Help Communities Protect Federal Funding

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 Department of Local Affairs Announces Four New Main Street Communities

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Colorado Main Street Program has designated the City of Cripple Creek, City of Woodland Park, City of Fort Morgan, and Town of Kiowa as official Main Street Communities in the Colorado Main Street Program. These communities join 27 others in the program. The Colorado Main Street Program provides a framework, direct technical assistance, and mini–grants to support community-led downtown revitalization.

A Year Ahead of Schedule, the Town of Silverton is the First Jurisdiction to Fulfill its Proposition 123 Commitment

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.

Colorado State Housing Board Approves More Than $23 Million in New Investments to Build 380 Homes For Coloradans, Expands Ownership Opportunities

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), announced the approval of over $23 million in funding from the State Housing Board (SHB) for more than 400 housing opportunities across Colorado. These 20 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.