Press Release

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 (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.

Governor Polis, along with the State Demography Office (SDO), housed within the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), have released a comprehensive analysis of the current state of Colorado’s housing shortfall. In partnership with the legislature, Governor Polis has signed landmark laws to increase supply and make housing more affordable. Findings show that while Colorado has made gains to narrow the housing gap since its peak in 2019, SDO acknowledges the need for additional housing steps to address housing challenges that remain for communities across the state.

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.