Press Release

On December 31, 2024, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Local Government (DLG), has reached the next significant milestone in the implementation of the 2024 land use and housing legislation by publishing the final Parking Management Best Practices Report, the Housing Needs Assessment Methodology, and Displacement Risk Assessment Guidance.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) December round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Today, Governor Polis unveiled a map highlighting 33 communities across Colorado that have been awarded federal funding with support of the Office of the Governor and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA).

The State Board of Equalization (SBOE) will have a meeting on December 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., via remote access only, and is sending notification to the media per statutory requirements.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) highlights the Colorado Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit (HCTC) as a powerful tool to support homelessness prevention and response efforts throughout the state.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Local Government (DLG) awarded $43,826,950 across 60 projects in Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grants during Cycle 24-11, which closed August 1, 2024.

Today Governor Polis, the Department of Local Affairs Colorado Resiliency Office (DOLA CRO) and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced program outcomes after closing out their three and a half year Regional Resiliency and Recovery Roadmaps program, which resulted in the creation of 842 jobs and formation of $9,386,882 in capital across rural Colorado.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Housing's (DOH) State Housing Board, awarded $6.85 million to create or preserve 185 rental units, all aimed at providing a home for every Colorado budget.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) November round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) October round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The Department’s top priority is to serve as many Coloradans as possible equitably and efficiently. Emergency rental assistance funding is available for Coloradans who have fallen behind on their rent, meet income limits and other qualifying factors, and are at risk of eviction or displacement. Those facing eviction will continue to be prioritized.