Proposition 123 Expedited Review Guidance and Resources
Exciting Updates!
We are pleased to announce some exciting updates regarding Proposition 123 Fast-Track! We have redesigned our fast track website and released updated guidance. We also have a new Fast Track Support & Technical Assistance page.
Peer Exchange Webinar on Fast Track
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. (Register for the monthly Housing Strategies Peer Exchange series)
This Peer Exchange webinar will feature local government perspectives on fast track policy approaches and implementation efforts. The session will be interactive, allowing audience questions and input, and will showcase a handful of different community types approaching the fast track requirements in different ways. You can find previous Peer Exchange webinars focused on fast track on our Support and Technical Assistance webpage.
Fast Track At-a-Glance
- By December 31, 2026, local governments must demonstrate that they have implemented a Fast-Track Review Process in order to remain eligible for future Proposition 123 funding and commitment cycles
- Fast Track Review Process:
- Means final decision of a complete application must be made within 90 calendar days
- Is not required for every development project or application type
- Is required for housing developments that have 50% or more units as affordable
- Jurisdictions are encouraged to submit documentation as soon as they can demonstrate that local policies and procedures meet the expedited review requirements
Local Planning Capacity Grant Program
Technical Assistance and funding are available through the Local Planning Capacity grant program to support local policy adoption and implementation of a Fast Track Review Process.
Find out about upcoming funding rounds, learn more about the program, and access a wide range of helpful resources on the LPC Grant webpage.
New Incentive for Early Adoption of Fast Track
DOLA has announced an incentive program to reward early adoption of fast track. Local governments that adopt a Proposition 123-compliant expedited development review process by December 31, 2025 will receive up to $50,000 in grant funding, with no local match required. Jurisdictions that adopt between January 1 - June 30, 2026, will be eligible for smaller incentive awards.
Submit Fast Track Documentation in Portal
Local governments can submit documentation of fast track policy adoption through DOLA’s Proposition 123 Portal to demonstrate that they have implemented a system to expedite the development review process for affordable housing projects, as required by Section 2 of C.R.S. 29-32-105. Jurisdictions are encouraged to submit documentation as soon as they can demonstrate compliance.
Guidance on Fast Track Review Process Requirements
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has developed this guidance to help Colorado cities, towns, and counties navigate the expedited review requirements of Proposition 123 (Fast Track Review Process). The guidance covers legal (statutory) requirements, optional best practices, strategies, community examples, and frequently asked questions. There is also a downloadable version of the Fast Track guidance available.
While the law states that expedited review must take place within 90 calendar days of a complete application submission, there are many additional details to consider. DOLA’s guidance does not prescribe an approach but instead provides a list of strategies and approaches that communities may consider. Each community will need to determine which strategies are most effective for their local processes.
Examples of Local Government Fast Track Adoption
Access a list of Colorado local governments whose Fast Track Review Process has been submitted to DOLA, and have been verified as meeting the statutory requirements in Proposition 123. This list will be updated regularly as more communities across Colorado achieve this milestone.
Fast Track Support & Technical Assistance
DOLA staff are available to provide a wide assortment of implementation support and technical assistance including courtesy reviews of draft policies, downloadable resources, webinars, and more. A full list can be found on DOLA's Fast Track Support & Technical Assistance webpage.
Local governments who are eligible for Proposition 123 may seek funding from the Local Planning Capacity grant program to support local policy adoption and implementation efforts.
One-on-One Assistance
DOLA offers one-on-one assistance to jurisdictions through technical support, meetings to answer questions, and courtesy reviews of draft fast-track policy language prior to adoption.
Downloadable Resources
DOLA provides downloadable resources, including a self-assessment checklist to help local governments evaluate policy alignment with Proposition 123 requirements and a template resolution to support jurisdictions in documenting and codifying compliance.
Webinars
DOLA offers a variety of webinars, including informational sessions, peer exchanges, and panel discussions, to provide guidance, share strategies, and highlight community experiences with implementing Proposition 123 Fast-Track requirements.
Additional Resources
DOLA also provides additional resources—including guidance, FAQs, grant opportunities, compliance reporting tools, and newsletter sign-ups—to support jurisdictions in implementing and sustaining Proposition 123 requirements.
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Do you have questions about Prop 123 Fast Track? Check out our FAQ page or get one-on-one support below: