Land Use
Department of Local Affairs Announces Awards for Latest Housing Planning Grant Program Cycle
Monday, September 15, 2025
Media Contact: Shannon Gray | shannon.gray@state.co.us | (970)-505-7937
Feedback Opportunity: DRAFT Transect and Scenario Analysis for Statewide Strategic Growth Report
Senate Bill 24-174 requires DOLA to create two statewide reports: the Strategic Growth Report (due October 30, 2025) and the Natural Land and Agricultural Opportunities Report (due December 31, 2025). Thank you to everyone who has contributed feedback so far to help shape these important documents.
DOLA is excited to release the technical foundations for the Strategic Growth Report, the draft Transect and Scenario Analysis.
Important Update: Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program Application Deadline Extended!
To better support our applicants, we are extending the first [preliminary] round application deadline for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant program to Friday, October 3, at 5:00 PM.
Feedback Opportunity: Draft Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure Grant Program Guidelines
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is requesting feedback on the DRAFT Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure Grant Program (TOCI) program guidelines.
Opportunity to Serve on the Regional Planning Roundtable Commission
Are you an experienced planner or a leader in your region of Colorado? Do you have a desire to support local governments by helping to bring people and resources together to address challenges and opportunities through regional collaboration? You may be interested in volunteering to serve on the 21-member Regional Planning Roundtable Commission created by HB25-1198 in the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)!
Recording and Notes from August Land Use and Housing Engagement Meeting
Thank you to all who attended our monthly engagement meeting on State Land Use and Housing Legislation held on August 22, 2025. A recording of this webinar and meeting slides along with recordings and slides from past monthly meetings are available on our Tools, Guidance, and Engagement page.
Feedback Opportunity: Draft Vital Landscapes and Resources Planning Guide
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.
ADU Grant Program First [Preliminary] Application Cycle Opens August 1, 2025
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:
Recording and Notes from July Land Use and Housing Engagement Meeting
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 along with recordings and slides from past monthly meetings are available on our Tools, Guidance, and Engagement page.