Tools, Guidance, and Engagement
This page will support stakeholder engagement as DOLA develops the tools, guidance, and resources required by these new laws.
While we are working to make this process and its results as transparent and public as possible, participation in the tool development process will be suitable for local governments working to comply with these new laws and interest groups explicitly identified in the laws.
DOLA Multilaw Applicability Web App
The DOLA Multilaw Applicability interactive map makes it easy to explore where each law takes effect—whether statewide or by jurisdiction. Dive into the details of five key laws and gain insights into how they shape local planning, development, and housing policy.
Stay informed, stay ahead—explore the map today.
DOLA Land Use and Housing Implementation Portal
The DOLA Land Use and Housing Implementation Portal is intended for the use of local governments to electronically submit land use and housing data to DOLA through online forms. These forms include those required for compliance with state statutes and others available for voluntary data submission. An active user account is necessary for staff to submit any form.
Subject Jurisdiction Engagement Opportunities
Subject jurisdictions and listed interest groups are encouraged to register for our monthly engagement meetings, subscribe for updates, and submit comments and questions as new material is posted. Other interested persons or groups are encouraged to check back on this page to review progress and engage with new content that becomes available.
Register for Monthly Engagement Meetings
May 25, 2025
April 25, 2025
March 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
- Recording - February 2025 Monthly Engagement Meeting
- Slides - February 2025 Monthly Engagement Meeting
January 24, 2025
December 2024
- Recording December 2024 Monthly Engagement Presentation
- Slides - December 2024 Monthly Engagement Presentation
November 22, 2024
- Recording - November 2024 Monthly Engagement Meeting
- Slides - November 2024 Monthly Engagement Meeting
October 25, 2024
September 27, 2024
- Recording - September 2024 Monthly Engagement Meeting
- Slides - September 2024 Monthly Engagement Meeting
August 23, 2024
Applicable Transit Service Areas Maps and Files
- HB24-1304 Applicable Transit Service Areas Map
- HB24-1304 Applicable Transit Service Areas Map Methodology (Google Doc)
- HB24-1304 Applicable Transit Service Areas Map Geospatial Files for Download
- HB24-1304 Applicable Transit Service Areas Map Data Spreadsheet
Best Practices and Examples
- Best Practices in Parking Management Strategies for Colorado Communities
- Webinar: Parking Management Best Practice Slides
- Webinar: Parking Management Best Practice Recording
- HB24-1304 Land Use & Development Code Amendment Examples (Google Doc)
Reporting
- HB24-1304 Preliminary Reporting Instructions for Exception - Form & Manner
Note: For HB24-1304, the only required reporting is for subject jurisdictions who apply a minimum parking requirement exception on a subject development within an applicable transit service area. The reporting is due December 31, 2026 and annually thereafter. - HB24-1304 Minimum Parking Compliance (Optional) Instructions
DOLA welcomes and appreciates any voluntary reporting under this law as part of an effort to share local approaches, sample language, and best practices with other interested local jurisdictions.
- ADU Preliminary Reporting Instructions - Form & Manner (Google Doc)
- ADU Land Use & Development Code Amendment Examples (Google Doc)
- Homeowners Association (HOA)-focused webinar (hosted with DORA): HOA webinar recording and HOA webinar slides
- ADU Supportive Strategies List (Google Doc)
- ADU Toolkit (estimated timing May 2025)
- Factory-built structure model code (Under development by DOLA’s Division of Housing)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program
- HB24-1313 Transit-Oriented Communities Guidance (includes technical tool user guides)
- HB24-1313 Transit-Oriented Communities Technical Tools
- Housing Opportunity Goal Calculation Tool (Excel download)
- Housing Opportunity Goal Calculation Tool Walk-Through: Workshop Recording and Workshop Slides
- Transit Center Calculation Model (Excel download)
- Transit Center Calculation Model Walk-Through: Webinar Recording and Webinar Slides
- HB24-1313 Transit-Oriented Communities Geospatial Resources
- HB24-1313 Transit-Oriented Communities Interactive Map
- HB24-1313 Transit-Oriented Communities Map Documentation
- HB24-1313 Transit-Oriented Communities Geospatial Files for Download
- HB24-1313 Transit-Oriented Communities Mapping Data Spreadsheet
- Housing Opportunity Goal Parcel Shapefile, Data Dictionary, and interactive map (view and download the layers in the interactive map). Please contact us with any questions about accessing any of the datasets and exemption reference layers.
- Potential Transit Areas Map and Memo
Housing Needs Assessments (HNAs)
- Housing Needs Assessment Webinar Recording
- Housing Needs Assessment Guide for Colorado Communities
- Preexisting HNA Compliance Checklist
- Preexisting HNA Self-Assessment Tool
Housing Action Plans (HAPs)
- Draft Guidance open for public comment
- NEW - Housing Action Plans Initial DRAFT Guidance
- NEW - Housing Action Plans Quick Reference Guide
- NEW - Housing Action Plans Appendices to Initial DRAFT Guidance
- Public Comment Form: Draft Housing Action Plan and Affordability Strategies Directory Guidance Review (Comments due by Friday, June 13, 2025)
- HAP Guidance (Under development, available no later than June 30, 2025)
Affordability and Displacement Mitigation
- Preliminary Affordability Strategy Compliance Guidance
- Displacement Risk Assessment Guidance
- Displacement Risk Assessment Guidance Word Document
- DOLA Displacement Risk Assessment Public Participation Report
- Displacement Risk Indicators_Data Access Tool (Excel File)
- Displacement Risk Data Dictionary (PDF)
- NEW - DRAFT Affordability and Displacement Mitigation Strategies Directory
- Public Comment Form: Draft Housing Action Plan and Affordability Strategies Directory Guidance Review (Comments due by Tuesday, June 17, 2025)
- Directory of strategies (Under development, available no later than June 30, 2025)
Comprehensive Plan Elements
- Water Supply Elements in Comprehensive Plans
- DOLA Comprehensive Plans website
- Strategic Growth Elements in Comprehensive Plans (Under development, available in early 2026)
More Resources
- Webinar: Housing Planning Grant Program Round 2 Information Session
- DLG Grants Portal Access
- Housing Planning Grant Program Guidelines
- Housing Planning Grant Program Application Questions (Downloads as Word Document)
- HPLN Housing Planning Grant Project Budget Template (Downloads as Excel Spreadsheet)
- Housing Planning Grant Program FAQs (Downloads as Word Document)
- Housing Planning Grant Program Informational Handout
- DOLA Housing Plans Tools & Documents
- Housing Needs Assessment Webinar Recording
We're Here to Help!
Do you have questions about the new laws and impacts to your jurisdiction? Check out our FAQ page or get one-on-one support below: