The bill would remove restrictions in the state’s largest cities on building some of the most affordable housing types, such as multiplexes and accessory dwelling units, which are smaller living spaces that are an extension of an existing property. Many cities have restrictions on how and where...
Regardless of the first two of these guidelines, the bill permits a local government to have or adopt an ordinance or regulation that is expressly intended and designed to increase the supply of affordable housing. The bill also makes a conforming amendment. (Note: Italicized words indicate new ...
The bill would hand the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that responsibility, and require the agency to create a framework to protect the waterways the federal government no longer oversees. Status: 5/29/2024 Governor Signed HB24-1434 Expand Affordable Housing Tax Credit ...
Rutinel is running the bill with Democrats Rep. Javier Mabrey of Denver, Sen. Julie Gonzales of Denver and Sen. Tony Exum of Colorado Springs. It has its first legislative hurdle on Jan. 30 with the House Transportation, Housing and Local Government Committee. The bill was introduced this mo...
Comment: Revisit for a support position once changes are made to the bill in committee. Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Effective Implementation of Affordable Housing Programs Sponsors: L. Frizell (R) | W. Lindstedt (D) / J. Gonzales (D) Status: 5/31...
"We have spent more than twice the amount of money but we're not necessarily funding enough kids going into preschool. We didn't double the number of kids going to preschool full time," Kirkmeyer said. Another bill eliminates certain fees in child care centers. ...
Colorado Springs home sales rise in January, but housing market remains in 'the doldrums' New coffee chain eyes at least 10 locations in expansion to Colorado Springs Developers of former La Fun Motel in Manitou Springs look to add affordable housing Apartment construction slows after years of fre...
Bill Aims To Use Lodging Tax Dollars To Curb Housing Crisis, Other Improvements The lodging tax is most commonly seen on hotel bills around the state, but now some counties are hoping to ask their voters if they'd like to implement one as well, with options on where that extra cash would...
Colorado's Democratic-led Legislature scrambled Wednesday, May 11, 2022, to pass key bills on election security, attack the fentanyl crisis and promote more affordable housing after overcoming a stonewalling effort by House minority Republicans that put dozens of bills in limbo with just...
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