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Agencies on the Road for Housing Discussions

Community Development Office staff will join Housing Colorado, the Division of Housing, and CHFA at meetings in the hopes of hearing from communities about needs, as well as to provide information on the Division of Local Government's More Housing Now and Land Use Initiative, Strong Communities, and Proposition 123.

Upcoming Water and Wastewater Regional Workshops

This summer, the Colorado State Revolving Fund Program is hosting two full-day in-person regional workshops.

Southeast Regional Workshop (June 22nd): La Junta, Colorado
Northwest Regional Workshop (August 9th from 9am-4:15pm): Rifle, Colorado – RSVP
below!

Who should attend

Local government decision-makers, finance staff, and operators, along with private nonprofits that operate drinking water systems.

Legislation Impacts the Division of Local Government

The 2023 legislative session ended May 8, with most of the bills affecting the Division of Local Government's funding programs merely extending the sunset or spending deadlines beyond their original date. Note that not all bills have received Gov. Jared Polis’ signature as of May 16, 2023.

Join Us in Celebrating Main Street

Favorite Business? Local Product? Bit of history? Share Your Thoughts by May 31!

Program Updates (April 2023)

Gov. Jared Polis, alongside the Department of Local Affairs, has proclaimed April 10-14, 2023, as National Community Development Week in Colorado. In 1986, National Community Development Week was created to bring nationwide attention to the Community Development Block Grant program through grassroots support. The main objective of the week is to provide education on the importance of this program, its impact, and the need for increased program funding.

Project Spotlight: Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project

In 2021, the Division of Local Government was proud to support the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project with a $150,000 Rural Economic Development Initiative grant to the Southwest Colorado Council of Governments. The project is focused on documenting and regenerating the apple orchard industry in the four corners area through improved and effective agricultural practices, regional promotion of produce and products, and shared resources and facilities for apple growers to expand this important agricultural resource to the area.

Did You Know? Colorado Resiliency Office

The Colorado Resiliency Office is a hub for this collective action, working together to strengthen the resilience of our communities, systems, and environment.

What the Division is Doing - Renewables and Clean Energy

In the summer of 2019, the Department of Local Affairs launched the Renewable and Clean Energy Initiative with the goal of supporting the development and construction of renewable and clean energy infrastructure in all areas of the state.