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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:

Last Chance to Register for Civic Spark Workshop!

Civic Spark: Igniting a Culture of Innovation within Your Organization

Join us for a two-day, hands-on training programs designed to equip local government leaders with the tools and strategies to foster a culture of innovation. Participants will work in teams to learn to empower teams, promote cross-departmental collaboration, and create a safe environment for experimentation.

2025 Land Use Survey Closes Friday, July 11, 2025

Attention planners and municipal/county land use experts:

The 2025 Land Use Survey, administered by the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), in partnership with the Colorado Municipal League, Colorado Counties, Inc., and the American Planning Association Colorado Chapter, closes Friday, July 11, 2025.

Housing Action Plan Guide and Resources Published

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:

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Email: dola_dlg_helpdesk@state.co.us

Phone: 303-864-7720

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