Advocacy
NAHB Wants to Hear From YOU – Industry Pulse Check
The Industry Pulse Check, the largest listening and learning initiative in NAHB’s history, is now open and available for members to complete at blueprint.nahb.org/members. We would love your participation as it is vital to the health and strength of the Federation. Questions? Contact NAHB.
Read MoreThe Advocate Newsletter | May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 In this edition: • HBA of Metro Denver Held Second Annual Builder/Developer Roundtable Discussion with Commerce City Council • Castle Rock Approves New Tiered Structure for Water System Development Fees • Elbert County to Accept Masterplan Submittals – Effective Immediately • HBA HSEP Stormwater Compliance Training – Now Just $20 HBA of…
Read MoreThe Advocate Newsletter | April 8, 2026
April 8, 2026 In this edition: HBA HSEP Stormwater Compliance Training — Now Just $20 Erie Town Council Repeals Residential Fire Sprinkler Mandate Castle Rock Approves New Builder Sign Plaza Program Lakewood Residents Reject Zoning Overhaul in Special Election – Undercutting Housing Density Plans HBA HSEP Stormwater Compliance Training — Now Just $20 It is…
Read MoreThe future of Colorado condo development | Opinion
By Peter LiFari Peter LiFari is chief executive of Maiker Housing Partners and serve as a housing fellow for the Common Sense Institute. For nearly two decades, the story of condominium construction in Colorado has been mistold, misunderstood and misrepresented. This outcome reflects the cumulative effect of more than two decades of Colorado policy, beginning…
Read MoreAction Alert: HB26-1334, Legislation to modify Wildfire Resiliency Code, committee hearing set for today at 1:30
Action Alert: HB26-1334, Legislation to modify Wildfire Resiliency Code, committee hearing set for today at 1:30 As previously reported, the Colorado Association of Home Builders is part of a coalition of construction industry participants and local governments supporting HB26-1334, legislation to address implementation concerns with the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC). This is one of…
Read MoreStatement from NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Passage of Senate Housing Bill
Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: “While the Senate-passed housing package includes several favorable provisions that would streamline environmental reviews, encourage land use and zoning reforms…
Read MoreContact Your Senator Today on ROAD to Housing Act
To: All NAHB members From: Bill Owens, 2026 NAHB Chairman Date: March 9, 2026 Contact Your Senator Today on ROAD to Housing Act The Senate is currently considering the ROAD to Housing Act, which contains a number of provisions aimed at increasing housing supply and had previously been supported by NAHB. Unfortunately, a “poison pill”…
Read MoreThe Advocate Newletter | March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026 In this edition: Lakewood to Hold Special Election Regarding City Zoning Code on April 7th Castle Rock Sign Ordinance Updated Headed to Town Council on March 24th Erie to Reconsider Residential Fire Sprinkler Mandate on March 24th Action Needed on State Energy Code and WUI Implementation Denver Energy Code Committee Seeking…
Read MoreCAHB WRCB Presentation Jan. 23, 2026
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board Presentation Recording. Click to view recording Joe Loidolt, President of Classic Homes presented this Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board presentation to the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) Board January 23, 2026. Full WRC slide presentation can also be downloaded.
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: Action Needed from HBA Members
Action Needed from HBA Members on WUI Code Implementation and State’s Energy Code Upcoming Bill to Delay WUI Code Implementation We are hearing from local governments across the state who are finding it difficult if not impossible to adopt the model code by the deadline of April 1, 2026, given the work that is required…
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