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Advocate Newsletter | August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026 In this edition: HBA of Metro Denver is Excited to Welcome New Government Affairs and Professional Development Coordinator, Leon La Jeunesse CORE Electric Developer Survey Adams County Survey – Separation Buffer Requirements from Oil and Gas Development 2026 HBA of Metro Denver Impact Fee Studies HBA of Metro Denver is Excited…
Read More2026 HBA Development Fee Study Edition 2
Download 2026 Metro Denver Development Fee Study Edition 2 2026 Impact Fee Studies – The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver has completed two 2026 comprehensive studies analyzing the development fees assessed on new housing construction across the 16 leading local governments in Denver metro the region. We also produced a supplemental fee study for…
Read MoreThe Advocate Newsletter | July 8, 2026
June 2, 2026 In this edition: Colorado Primary Elections Reshape the Landscape Ahead of November CAHB Releases Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Compliance Guide Colorado Primary Elections Reshape the Landscape Ahead of November Colorado’s primary elections produced several surprising results, with voters signaling a desire for change across both parties by unseating several incumbent officeholders. That…
Read MoreCAHB Primaries Voter’s Guide
The primary elections are next Tuesday, June 30. Please consider the Colorado Association of Home Builder’s voter guide for the 2026 primary elections. The CAHB’s Political Funding Committee meets regularly and more frequently during an election year to review candidates and make recommendations of support. If you want to learn more about how the CAHB…
Read MoreThe Advocate Newsletter | June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 In this edition: Commerce City Reduces Development Fees to Support Housing Affordability Erie Adopts Water Allocation Policy Amid Supply Constraints Housing Roundtable Brings Industry Leaders Together with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet Commerce City Reduces Development Fees to Support Housing Affordability In a significant step toward improving housing affordability and strengthening its…
Read MoreNAHB State Representative May 2026 Report
A monthly address by Aric Jones, NAHB Colorado State Representative May 2026 National Housing Highlights Key NAHB Housing Issues & Updates · HUD and the Department of Agriculture announced they are rescinding an energy code mandate, marking a major win for NAHB. · NAHB applauded lawmakers’ push to remove harmful provisions in the Senate-passed 21st…
Read MoreNAHB 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…
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