Advocacy

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Special Session Concludes with Property Tax Agreement and Initiatives 50 and 108 being Withdrawn from the Ballot The General Assembly Special Session—called by Governor Polis to address recent property tax spikes and to avert two ballot measures that would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…

Robert Dietz  May 1, 2024 The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held constant the federal funds rate constant at a top target of 5.5% at the conclusion of its April-May meeting. In its statement, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) noted: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace.…

  With About One Week Left, a Lot of Work Still Ahead on Key Bills for Homebuilding  The finish line is near, with the General Assembly concluding its 2024 legislative session next Wednesday, May 8. With just one week left, there are several key bills that the CAHB Government Affairs Committee and lobby team are…

April 2, 2024 In this edition: Larimer County considering City of Thornton’s 1041 water-pipeline permit Dates have been set in April for Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners hearings on disputed pipeline City of Denver Appoints New CPD Director HBA of Metro Denver open lunch meeting scheduled with the new director on June…