The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has published new Compliance Framework and Guidelines as required by an Executive Order (EO) Regarding Strategic Growth through Compliance with State Laws (D 2025 005) issued by Governor Polis on May 16, 2025.
The EO and Compliance Framework and Guidelines provide guidance for State agencies responsible for the implementation of seven laws included in the 2024 and 2025 strategic growth legislation and for the local governments subject to those laws. The new material outlines the framework, criteria, and benchmarks that will be used to certify Strategic Growth Compliant Local Governments for the purpose of establishing priority for state Funding Opportunities.
DOLA’s Community Development Office team continues to make itself available to local governments seeking assistance in complying with the new laws and the Executive Order with extensive information on the laws subject to the Executive Order available on the land use and housing legislation website.
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