Colorado Division of Housing

Local Governments and Public Housing Authorities

Funds Availability

On April 14th, Division Director Kathi Williams presented information for affordable housing stakeholders regarding the lack of availability of HOME and Housing Development Grant (HDG) funds. To download her presentation, click here.

Interactive Online Homeownership Training
An opportunity for those interested in homeownership to learn the ins and outs of purchasing and caring for a new home.

Affordable Housing: A Guide for Local Officials

The Colorado Division of Housing has developed the Guide for Local Officials as an outline for decision makers at the local level to understand the complexities of housing programs. This guide book is designed to increase knowledge of the following areas:

  • Provide a basic framework and rationale for local government involvement in housing markets.
  • Provide basic methods to enable communities to recognize and understand markets and the market problems regarding housing.
  • Provide basic information on the roles, tools and options that might be considered by a local government desiring to increase the supply of affordable housing in its community.
  • Provide information sources and agencies to contact in order to gain more information or assistance on housing issues.

Development

Are you a Public Housing Authority interested in Development? Our Developers webpage will be able to answer your questions.

Colorado Division of Housing Public Agency Plan
Colorado Division of Housing PHA Plan

Colorado Division of Housing Administrative Plan
Colorado DIvision of Housing Administrative Plan

Training

Developers Tool Kit

Advanced Finance

The Colorado Blue Ribbon Panel on Housing Report

The Colorado Blue Ribbon Panel on Housing

Colorado is on the frontline of the affordable housing challenge because of the growing demands for moderately priced housing and the short supply. In October of 2004, the University of Denver and the Colorado Division of Housing established the Colorado Blue Ribbon Panel on Housing.

Read the report's recommendations here.

Research

Household Incomes, HUD AMI limits, Vacancy Reports - The Division of Housing's Research is all available here.

Housing Needs Assessments

The Division of Housing funds housing needs assessments for your community. Click here to see recently completed local needs assessments.

Section 8

For information regarding Section 8 rental assistance, please click here.

Housing Quality Standards - Interactive inspection training on HQS.