The intent of the program is to increase the capacity of local government planning departments to address affordable housing, especially by expediting development review, permitting, and zoning of affordable housing. The top priority for funding award decisions is to support local governments’ efforts to implement the new fast track requirements in Proposition 123 but grant funds can also support increasing planning department capacity to advance local affordable housing goals, implement strategies to increase the number of affordable units built, and to achieve Prop 123 commitments.
Application Process - Cycle Opens May 1- May 30, 2025, 12 p.m.
- The next funding cycle opens May 1, 2025, Applications are due May 30, 2025 by 12 p.m.
- Interested applicants must schedule a pre-application meeting with the LPC Program Manager in order to access the grant application form online. The purpose of this meeting is to get feedback on the proposed project and technical assistance before submitting an application.
- Review the Informational Webinar Recording and Informational Webinar slides
- Notice of Awards is estimated in late June 2025.
- Future funding rounds will happen in September 2025 and February 2026.
What You Need to Know
- Grant funds could support new staff wages, hiring consultants, implementing new systems and technologies, revising land use development codes, regional collaborations, developing future commitments, or other efforts that achieve fast track goals required by Proposition 123.
- Fast Track of affordable housing is the top priority but grant funds can also support increasing planning department capacity, especially planning efforts that impact the number of affordable housing units built towards local Prop 123 commitments.
- 20% required local match
- Suggested maximum award is $250,000
Who Should Apply
- Eligible entities include municipalities, counties, and tribal governments whose Prop 123 baseline and commitment have been accepted by the Division of Housing.
- Any eligible local government that needs help accomplishing local affordable housing goals, Prop 123 commitments, or the Fast Track requirement in Prop 123.
New Incentive for Early Adoption of Fast Track
DOLA has announced an incentive program to reward early adoption of fast track, setting aside $2 million of funding.
- Local governments that adopt a Proposition 123-compliant expedited development review process by December 31, 2025 will receive up to $50,000 in grant funding, with no local match required. Local Planning Capacity Grant funds will be awarded and must be spent on eligible planning activities.
- Jurisdictions that adopt between January 1 - June 30, 2026, will be eligible for incentive awards, though awards will be less than $50,000.
- For more information, view the Press Release, or review the fact sheet for more details on this incentive opportunity.
Proposition 123 states that, in order to remain eligible for Proposition 123 funds in the next three-year cycle (2027 to 2029), local governments must demonstrate they have implemented an expedited review process for housing projects where at least half of the units are affordable. The Local Planning Capacity Grant Program provides funding to support local governments with implementation of this requirement.
While the law states that expedited review must take place within 90 calendar days of a complete application submission, there are many additional details to consider. In order to help local governments navigate the expedited review (fast-track) requirements of Proposition 123, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has published guidelines. DOLA’s guidance does not prescribe an approach but instead provides a list of strategies and approaches. Each community will need to determine which strategies are most effective for their local processes.
Learn More About the Expedited Review Requirements in Proposition 123
- Approximately $2 million is available through the end of the state fiscal year (June 30, 2025).
- Next fiscal year, an estimated $6 million will be available starting July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
- Future application cycles will be announced in spring 2025.
- LPC Grant Program January 9, 2025 Informational Webinar Recording and Informational Webinar slides
- LPC Program Guidelines (Version 2, dated April 9, 2024)
- LPC Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Version 3, dated April 4, 2025)
- LPC Grant Application Template of Questions (Version 5, updated April 22, 2025 - Word Download)
- LPC Grant Application Form View (version 5, updated April 22, 2025)
- LPC Grant Budget Worksheet (Version 3, updated July 24, 2024 - Excel Download)
Current grantees will find reporting forms and other helpful resources here (coming soon).
Contact Information
Initial Interest
Direct inquiries regarding initial program interest to your Regional Manager. Use the other program contacts once the initial process with your Regional Manager is complete.
Program Contact
Robyn DiFalco, LPC Grant Program Manager
robyn.difalco@state.co.us or 720-682-5202
Jessica Rupe, LPC Grant Program Assistant
jessica.rupe@state.co.us, 720-557-4902
Schedule a meeting with the Program Manager to discuss a potential Local Planning Capacity proposal.