DOLA is excited to release the first draft of the Vital Landscapes and Resources Planning Guide. We are looking for input from local governments and regional entities on the Planning Guide, which is a step by step practical guide for planning staff, planning commissioners, local government officials, and the public to consider during the comprehensive plan update process in Colorado communities.
Are you part of a Colorado local or tribal government that has been or is intending to be certified by DOLA as an ADU Supportive Jurisdiction? DOLA’s Division of Local Government’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program (ADUG) is now accepting applications for activities that promote the construction of ADUs, including but not limited to:
Thank you to all who attended our monthly engagement meeting on State Land Use and Housing Legislation held on July 25, 2025. A recording of this webinar and meeting slides are now available.
On July 11, 2025, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Local Government (DLG), published a new resource supporting further implementation of State land use and housing legislation.
Applications close on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MST for Round 2 of the Housing Planning Grant Program (HPLN).
Update: Webinar Recording and Webinar Slides have been posted!
On June 30, 2025, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Local Government (DLG), published a suite of important resources as part of the 2024 land use and housing legislation implementation. These resources provide guidance for local communities developing Housing Action Plans and including the following:
On June 30, DOLA published Version 1 of our Guidance for Neighborhood Centers and announced a Pilot Designation Opportunity.
As identified in SB24-174 and HB24-1313, Neighborhood Centers are voluntarily designated by local governments in areas that meet criteria established by DOLA, as outlined in the newly published Criteria and Guidance.
On June 30, 2025, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Local Government (DLG), published the Colorado Affordability and Displacement Mitigation Strategies Directory and the Displacement Mitigation Strategies Guidance: Regional Resources Study.