Advocacy

November 6, 2024 In this edition: Metro Housing Coalition Endorsed Candidates Win Decisively in County and Municipal Elections HBA of Metro Denver Supported Ballot Measures Win at the Ballot Box Town of Erie Delays Increase to Water Tap Fees Metro Housing Coalition Endorsed Candidates Win Decisively in County and Municipal Elections With this being an…

October 1, 2024 In this edition: Metro Housing Coalition (MHC) Hosts 2024 Annual Political Forum MHC Makes Endorsements for 2024 County and Municipal Candidates HBA Board Votes to Approve Local Ballot Measures Town of Erie Set to Increase Water Tap Fees by $20,000 MHC Hosts 2024 Annual Political Forum On September 26, the Metro Housing…

With this being an even-numbered year, all Colorado counties and four metro Denver municipalities will be holding elections this November – with far-reaching implications for the residential construction industry and our ability to meet the needs of aspiring homeowners. With attainable housing in metro Denver consistently ranked as one of this year’s most critical issues,…

After its first post-COVID rate hike enacted more than two years ago, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced at the conclusion of its September meeting a significant reduction for the short-term federal funds rate.

September 3, 2024 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver Hosts 3rd Annual Housing Affordability Bus Tour Colorado’s Special Session Concludes with Compromise on Property Taxes Town of Castle Rock to Consider 0.2% Sales Tax Increase for Police and Fire Service Town of Erie to Consider Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Commerce City to Consider Affordable Housing…

Special Session Concludes with Property Tax Agreement and Initiatives 50 and 108 being Withdrawn from the Ballot The General Assembly Special Session—called by Governor Polis to address recent property tax spikes and to avert two ballot measures that would have severely impacted local governments—ended yesterday with the passage of two pieces of legislation that will…

August 6, 2024 In this edition: Aurora Careers in Construction Program Now Active Aurora Updating Unified Development Ordinance Town of Castle Rock to Consider 0.2% Sales Tax for Police and Fire Services HBA of Metro Denver to meet with Town of Castle Rock on Restrictions Placed on Marketing Signs and Placards in Right-of-Way Aurora Careers…

July 2, 2024 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver to meet with Town of Castle Rock on Restrictions Placed on Marketing Signs and Placards in Right-of-Way. HBA of Metro Denver Joint Taskforce Meets with New CPD Director. HBA of Metro Denver Discussions with Town of Castle Rock on Restrictions Placed on Marketing Signs and…

June 4, 2024 In this edition: Xcel Energy revises ENERGY STAR New Homes program Housing focused state legislative adjourns Larimer County approves City of Thornton’s 1041 Water-Pipeline Permit Xcel Energy Revises ENERGY STAR New Homes Program Significant changes are coming to Xcel Energy’s ENERGY STAR New Homes program in Colorado for all homes issued a…

May 7, 2024 In this edition: Larimer County to Vote on City of Thornton’s 1041 water-pipeline permit this week Colorado General Assembly fails to pass SB24-106, Construction Litigation Reform Bill Commerce City to retroactively charge 2023 fee assessments Larimer County Approves City of Thornton’s 1041 Water Pipeline Permit Application On November 20, 2023, the City…