Media Contact: Chynna Cowart | chynna.cowart@state.co.us
Through the Strong Communities Grant Program, The Department of Local Affairs and Executive Director Maria De Cambra are proud to announce support of 16 projects statewide, providing nearly 2,000 affordable housing units (combination of rental and for sale options). This significant investment, totaling over $35 million, underscores the Department's and the Polis administration's commitment to providing an opportunity for many to purchase their first home and advancing affordable housing initiatives across Colorado.
Maria De Cambra, Executive Director of the Department of Local Affairs, emphasized the administration's dedication to making housing more affordable across Colorado’s diverse communities, stating, “Making housing more affordable remains a top priority for Governor Polis, and these investments align with our vision of ensuring that every Coloradan has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing options. By supporting projects like these, we are bolstering our housing supply and creating opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.”
The investment in the projects listed below exemplifies DOLA’s ongoing commitment to addressing housing affordability issues and creating vibrant, resilient communities across Colorado.
Alamosa
- Project Name: Boyd School Adaptive Reuse
- Affordable Units: 48 rentals
- Award Amount: $1,143,000
Aurora
- Project Name: 13th Avenue Light Rail Transit Oriented Development
- Affordable Units: 430 rentals
- Award Amount: $2,000,000
Denver
- Project Name: The Denverado at Welton
- Affordable Units: 62 owner
- Award Amount: $2,500,000
Douglas County
- Project Name: Tall Tales Ranch
- Affordable Units: 28 rentals
- Award Amount: $1,110,000
Eagle County
- Project Name: est Eagle Housing
- Affordable Units: 113 owner
- Award Amount: $4,000,000
Fraser
- Project Name: Victoria Village Community Work Force Housing
- Affordable Units: 169 rentals
13 owner - Award Amount: $2,000,000
Frisco
- Project Name: Downtown Workforce Housing
- Affordable Units: 100 rentals
- Award Amount: $4,000,000
Golden
- Project Name: Calvary Flats Development
- Affordable Units: 40 owner
- Award Amount: $2,366,617
Grand Junction
- Project Name: The Terminal Project
- Affordable Units: 95 rentals
- Award Amount: $1,300,000
Grand Lake
- Project Name: Grand Lake Space to Create
- Affordable Units: 18 rentals
- Award Amount: $4,000,000
Gunnison County
- Project Name: Sawtooth Community Housing
- Affordable Units: 32 rentals
- Award Amount: $800,000
Rifle
- Project Name: Rifle Apartments Affordable Housing Project
- Affordable Units: 60 rentals
- Award Amount: $4,000,000
Saguache County
- Project Name: Range View
- Affordable Units: 32 rentals
- Award Amount: $639,616
Salida
- Project Name: South Ark Neighborhood Infrastructure
- Affordable Units: 200 rentals
200 owner - Award Amount: $2,000,000
Summit County
- Project Name: State Highway 6 Roundabout
- Affordable Units: 162 rentals
- Award Amount: $2,000,000
Trinidad
- Project Name: Holy Trinity Apartments
- Affordable Units: 43 rentals
- Award Amount: $1,532,067
About the Strong Communities Grant Program
Strong Communities incentivizes the adoption of practices, programs, and policies that support sustainable development patterns and locating affordable housing in infill locations near jobs, transit. HB22-1304, sponsored by Representative Dylan Roberts, Representative Mary Bradfield, Senator James Coleman, and Senator Julie Gonzales allocated funding to the Strong Communities Grant Program.
The Strong Communities Grant Program comprises two programs: planning grants and infrastructure grants. These were crafted to assist local governments in aligning policies and regulations, ensuring that Coloradans can afford to live in their desired locations, close to their workplaces, and with access to multi-modal transportation. Both programs have fully awarded all available funds.
Learn more about the Strong Communities Grant Program.