By December 31, 2026 jurisdictions must be able to show the combined number of newly constructed affordable housing units and existing units converted to affordable housing within its territorial boundaries has increased by their committed amount (3%, 6%, or 9%) over their submitted baseline of affordable housing units.
The unit count must be completed by December 31, 2026 in order to remain eligible for the next three (3) year cycle of Proposition 123 funds starting in 2027.
If a local government does not meet its commitment to increase affordable housing and/or Fast Track requirements by the end of the 3-year funding cycle, they will be ineligible to receive Proposition 123 funding during the first year of the next 3-year cycle.
Guidelines for Counting Affordable Housing Under Proposition 123 (Draft Link)
Download the Optional DOH Unit Count Spreadsheet Template (Excel) (Draft Link)
Demonstrating Compliance with the Unit Count
At the end of each three-year commitment cycle, local and tribal governments must submit information demonstrating that they have met their affordable housing commitments.
Supporting material must be filed through DOH’s submission portal by December 31st of the final year of each commitment cycle (identified below).
- December 31, 2026
- December 31, 2029
Jurisdictions are encouraged, but not required to submit documentation as soon as they are ready to count units toward their commitment. The portal is set up so multiple forms over a period of time can be submitted as needed. The portal and relevant forms will be available from March 15, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
There are four qualifying affordable housing categories under Proposition 123:
- New Construction
- Preservation and Conversion
- Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH)
- Special Circumstances (units that do not fit into the above categories)
DOH has provided a Unit Counting Spreadsheet template for your use as needed. Use the appropriate labeled form for uploading when submitting for unit count compliance.
Jurisdictions are welcome to upload documentation in whatever format is easiest. This can include a zip file, shared file links, or uploading documents separately. If using shared file links, please ensure dola_prop123support@state.co.us has view access permissions.