DOLA collaborates with researchers, economists and the housing industry to compile data vital to understanding Colorado’s housing climate. This data helps communities plan for and address affordable housing conditions and needs.
Classifications for Rural, Rural Resort, and Urban Localities (updated February 12, 2024):
- Rural Counties
- Alamosa County
- Baca County
- Bent County
- Cheyenne County
- Clear Creek County
- Conejos County
- Costilla County
- Crowley County
- Custer County
- Delta County
- Dolores County
- Elbert County
- Fremont County
- Garfield County
- Gilpin County
- Hinsdale County
- Huerfano County
- Jackson County
- Kiowa County
- Kit Carson County
- Las Animas County
- Lincoln County
- Logan County
- Mineral County
- Moffat County
- Montezuma County
- Montrose County
- Morgan County
- Otero County
- Park County
- Phillips County
- Prowers County
- Rio Blanco County
- Rio Grande County
- Saguache County
- Sedgwick County
- Washington County
- Yuma County
- Rural Resort Counties
- Archuleta County
- Chaffee County
- Eagle County
- Grand County
- Gunnison County
- La Plata County
- Lake County
- Ouray County
- Pitkin County
- Routt County
- San Juan County
- San Miguel County
- Summit County
- Urban Counties
- Adams County
- Arapahoe County
- Boulder County
- Broomfield County
- Denver County
- Douglas County
- El Paso County
- Jefferson County
- Larimer County (excluding municipalities classified otherwise)
- Mesa County
- Pueblo County
- Teller County
- Weld County
- Rural Resort Municipalities
- Town of Estes Park
Division of Housing Publications
Featured Publications
Draft 2022 CAPER for Public Comment
Draft 2021 CAPER for Public Comment
2022 Annual Action Plan
Housing Stakeholder Engagement Report / Participación de las partes Interesadas
State of Colorado HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
Draft 2020 CAPER for Public Comment
Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan for Public Comment
Draft 2019 CAPER for Public Comment
2019 Action Plan Amendment: Outline of ESG-CV Funding
Consolidated Plan 2020-2024 Draft for Public Comment
Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan as Substantially Amended 7-7-21
State of Colorado Pandemic Relief Citizen Participation Plan as Amended 7-8-2021
2020-2025 Analysis of Impediments for Public Comment
2019 Stakeholder Engagement Report
2015-2019 State of Colorado Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
2019 Permanent Supportive Housing Program Public Notice of Awards
Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Plan
2015-2020 Citizen Participation Plan
2019 Affordable Housing Guide for Local Officials
Housing Assessment Tool
- Draft Publications
2024 Draft PHA Annual Plan
2024 Notice of Public Hearing
2024 Admin Plan Update Summary
Draft 2024 Voucher Administrative Plan (HOTMA and NSPIRE updates)
Draft 2024 Voucher Administrative Plan
Consolidated Plan 2020-2024 Draft for Public Comment
Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan as Substantially Amended 5-19-20
2020-2025 Analysis of Impediments for Public Comment
2018-2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
CAPER Draft for Public Comment PY 2017-18- HOME Rent & Income Limits
- Guidelines and Standards
- Program Plans and Annual Reports
- PIH: Voucher Plan
- PIH: PHA Plan
- CPD: Consolidated Plan
- CPD: Action Plan
- CPD: Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- 2017 HTF Allocation Plan (subsequent HTF Allocation Plans are included in the Annual Action Plans)
Colorado Housing Reports
Foreclosure Reports by County- Foreclosure information is provided at the county level and is updated quarterly for all counties.
Vacancy and Rent Studies- These studies include detailed rent and vacancy information on rental housing in Colorado. Information is updated quarterly.
