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Capitol Close Up: Special Session Update
Special Session Concludes with Property Tax Agreement and Initiatives 50 and 108 being Withdrawn from the Ballot The General Assembly Special Session—called by Governor Polis to address recent property tax spikes and to avert two ballot measures that would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…
Read MoreSingle-Family Build Time Continues to Trend Upward
The average completion time of a single-family house in 2023 was approximately 10.1 months, breaking down to 1.5 months for authorization to start construction and another 8.6 months to finish construction. According to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, the permit-to-completion time has been on an upward trend since 2015. Currently, it is almost 3 months…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | August 6, 2024
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…
Read MoreBuildPAC Fundraiser – Come Fly Away With Us!
Join us for a Hawaiian Luau themed fundraising event benefiting Build PAC as we tip our hat to the PAN American vintage years of destination travel on August 24, 2024 – 3:30pm with Hula & Fire Dancers, Live & Silent Auction, Live Music, Hawaiian Themed Food & Drinks! Register here!
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | July 2, 2024
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…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | June 4, 2024
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…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | May 7, 2024
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…
Read MoreFed on Hold with Limited Inflation Progress
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.…
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: April 30th
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…
Read More2024 Denver Parade of Homes Announces First Group of Participating Home Builders and Developers
Denver’s home showcase tradition will run from Thursday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. April 17, 2024) – The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) announced today the first Denver area home builders and developers to commit to the 2024 Denver Parade of Homes. Joining the Parade are Blue Sky Custom Homes, Boulder…
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