Press Release

New Local Government Childcare Planning Grant Program Opens August 18, 2025

This brand new program provides planning grants to local and tribal governments to help them better understand child care needs and adopt policy and regulatory best practices in order to promote the development of child care. Capital construction and design funds are not available through this program.

Governor Polis, DOLA Announce Latest Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Awards for Work in Rural Communities Around the State

Media Contact: Veronika Hewitt | veronika.hewitt@state.co.us | (720) 892-8300
Eric Maruyama | Eric.maruyama@state.co.us | (720) 916-2128

Housing People Can Afford Coming to Frisco with Support from the State of Colorado

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.

Department of Local Affairs Invests Almost $800K in Colorado's Rural Communities through REDI Program

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.

Colorado State Housing Board Invests Over $68.4 Million to Support More Than 2,200 Homes People Can Afford in First Half of 2025

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.

Property Tax Administrator Search Committee Meeting Will Be Held In Two Weeks

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.

Department of Local Affairs’ Pre-Application Window for June Round of Rental Assistance Opens Today, June 9, 2025

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.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs Launches Search for Next Division of Housing Director

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.

Division of Housing Director Alison George Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service

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.

Department of Local Affairs Announces Awards for Inaugural Housing Planning Grant Program Cycle

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Local Government (DLG), announced awardees for the first funding cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program.