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.
| Jurisdiction | Project Name | Affordable Units | Award Amount |
| Alamosa | Boyd School Adaptive Reuse | 48 rentals | $1,143,000 |
| Aurora | 13th Avenue Light Rail Transit Oriented Development | 430 rentals | $2,000,000 |
| Denver | The Denverado at Welton | 62 owner | $2,500,000 |
| Douglas County | Tall Tales Ranch | 28 rentals | $1,110,000 |
| Eagle County | West Eagle Housing | 113 owner | $4,000,000 |
| Fraser | Victoria Village Community Work Force Housing | 169 rentals 13 owner | $2,000,000 |
| Frisco | Downtown Workforce Housing | 100 rentals | $4,000,000 |
| Golden | Calvary Flats Development | 40 owner | $2,366,617 |
| Grand Junction | The Terminal Project | 95 rentals | $1,300,000 |
| Grand Lake | Grand Lake Space to Create | 18 rentals | $4,000,000 |
| Gunnison County | Sawtooth Community Housing | 32 rentals | $800,000 |
| Rifle | Rifle Apartments Affordable Housing Project | 60 rentals | $4,000,000 |
| Saguache County | Range View | 32 rentals | $639,616 |
| Salida | South Ark Neighborhood Infrastructure | 200 rentals 200 owner | $2,000,000 |
| Summit County | State Highway 6 Roundabout | 162 rentals | $2,000,000 |
| Trinidad | Holy Trinity Apartments | 43 rentals | $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.