Overview
- A local government's Fast Track Review Process must be effective as of January 1, 2027
- Fast Track Review Process:
- Final decision of a complete application must be made within 90 calendar days
- Is not required for every project; only developments that have 50% or more of the units defined as Affordable

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 a $2 million 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.
Expedited Review Compliance Reporting 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 local governments (municipalities, counties, and tribal governments) navigate the expedited review (Fast Track Review Process) requirements of Prop. 123. The guidance covers statutory requirements, optional best practices, strategies, community examples, and frequently asked questions.
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. Each community will need to determine which strategies are most effective for their local processes. Grant funding is available to support local governments with the implementation process.
Helpful Resources for Local Governments
Technical Assistance
DOLA staff are available to provide technical assistance, meet with your team to answer questions, or offer “courtesy review” of draft fast track policy language prior to adoption. For technical assistance or questions, schedule a meeting with Robyn DiFalco or call 720-682-5202.
Courtesy Review of Draft Policy Language
To request a “courtesy review” of draft policy language, please submit files via email to robyn.difalco@state.co.us and allow at least two weeks for feedback. DOLA will review and provide feedback on whether the proposed policy language aligns with DOLA’s interpretation of the statutory requirements. This feedback should not be considered legal advice. Jurisdictions are encouraged to consult with their own legal counsel.
Self-Assessment Checklist for Local Governments
DOLA also offers a new downloadable "self-assessment" checklist that is intended to help local governments assess whether their existing or proposed policies and procedures align with the statutory requirements of Proposition 123 (C.R.S. 29-32-105(2) et seq.).
Reviewing this checklist is recommended before presenting policy language to a decision body for formal adoption, or before submitting documentation to the Prop. 123 Expedited Review Reporting Portal.
Downloadable Template Resolution
DOLA recognizes that some communities may already have a process in place that meets or exceeds the 90-day review period required by Proposition 123 without having a formally adopted process. Even those local governments that already comply with the Proposition 123 expedited review requirements should review their processes, consider potential improvements, and adopt language that aligns with Prop. 123.
In order to demonstrate compliance with Proposition 123, these communities need only document that their local process aligns with the statutory requirements, confirm that they understand the new requirements in the law, and codify their commitment to continued compliance with these requirements.
DOLA has provided a downloadable template resolution as a resource. (Revised 5/27/2025)
- This template resolution was intended for use by smaller communities whose current process is already under the 90-day requirement, as a way to codify a local commitment to complying with the new fast track requirements in Proposition 123.
- While this template was not intended for use by larger jurisdictions, whose implementation of fast track may involve updates to land use codes, administrative policies and procedures, process mapping, or adoption by ordinance, any jurisdiction may borrow some of the language found in this document.
Informational Webinars
Prop 123 Expedited Review Guidance and Strategies Webinar
This informational webinar on Proposition 123 Fast Track provided clarity and guidance around the Prop. 123 requirement to expedite the review of affordable housing (Fast Track Webinar Recording and Fast Track Webinar Slides).
Peer Exchange and Other Webinars on Fast Track
May 2025: Fast Track Panel Discussion
This Peer Exchange webinar featured a roundtable discussion with several communities implementing Fast Track processes (Peer Exchange Webinar Recording and Peer Exchange Webinar Slides).
February 2025: Regional Collaboration on Proposition 123 & affordable housing
Learn about multi-jurisdictional efforts in different regions of Colorado, where cities, towns, and counties are collaborating on various aspects of Proposition 123 (February Meeting Recording and February Meeting Slides).
October 2024: APA Colorado Conference
Session on Fast Tracking Affordable Housing across Colorado (slides)
September 2024: Fast Tracking Affordable Housing through Zoning Policies
Webinar featuring the Town of Erie and City of Trinidad (September Webinar Slides).
May 2024: Software Solutions for Expedited Review
Webinar highlighting ways that software can help local governments improve efficiencies in their review process (May Meeting Recording and May Meeting Slides).
Local Government Fast Track Adoption
Access a list of Colorado local governments that have submitted a Fast Track Review Process that meets the statutory requirements in Proposition 123.
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