Check-in with Your Regional Manager Team
Working with the Field Services team and your Regional Manager offers elected boards and executive managers the expertise needed in all areas of local governance and operations, strategic planning and facilitation, finance and budgeting, disaster recovery, resilience, land use and more! They are your first stop in capital project planning and development, drawing from their extensive experience across local, county, and state levels to scope and structure funding sources carefully.
The team's Regional Assistants guide you in managing contract requirements, financial obligations, project documentation, and streamlining project management efficiently.
2024 Land Use and Housing Legislation
The Community Development Office at the Department of Local Affairs’ Division of Local Governments has been tasked with implementing a number of bills passed by the Colorado General Assembly in the 2024 legislative session and is working to provide guidance and assistance for local governments on complying with them.
Funding Opportunities
The Department of Local Affairs empowers local Colorado communities by offering diverse funding opportunities to enhance infrastructure, public facilities, and services. In addition, the department plays a crucial role in supporting the development of affordable housing solutions and providing funding for homelessness prevention initiatives through a range of grant and loan programs.
Technical Assistance
The Department of Local Affairs serves as a vital resource hub, offering expertise, training programs, and resources to public officials, assessor's offices, local governments, and community agencies. This support spans diverse areas, including community development, local governance, management, urban planning, and resilience strategies, all while addressing the critical issues of affordable housing solutions and homelessness prevention methods.
- Assessors' Office Resources
- Budget Preparation, Adoption, and Filing
- Child Care Facility Development Toolkit
- Housing Development Specialists
- Housing Stability and Prevention
- Local Government Regional Managers
- Planning Commissioner Resources
- Population estimates and forecasts for Colorado’s regions, counties, and municipalities
- Resiliency Office Communities and Planning Framework Workshops
- Technical Assistance for Local Governments
Recover, Rebuild, and Be Resilient
The Department of Local Affairs is dedicated to helping local communities with their resiliency planning and disaster recovery efforts. We provide practical support to ensure community preparedness and effective response during times of crisis.
- CRO Resiliency Resources Hub
- Pre-disaster & Post-Disaster Recovery Toolkits
- Resiliency Toolkit
Educational Opportunities for Local Government Officials
The Department of Local Affairs is dedicated to empowering local government officials through comprehensive educational opportunities. Our programs cover a wide spectrum, including property tax law, application processes, local government planning, resiliency efforts, and partner training.
- Colorado Resiliency Office Trainings and Webinars
- Community Development and Planning Training Opportunities
- Division of Property Taxation Educational Opportunities
- Local Government Coordination Call and Pathways Webinar
- Request State Demography Office Presentations, Webinars, and Consultations
- Special Districts Judge Training