Advocacy
HBA Publishes New Local Government Impact Fee Study
Download Metro Denver Development Fee Executive Summary The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver has completed a comprehensive study analyzing the development fees assessed on new housing construction across the 16 leading local governments in the region. As Colorado grapples with a growing housing affordability crisis, this study highlights a key—but often overlooked—contributor to rising…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate | Tuesday, July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025 In this edition: HBA Publishes New Local Government Impact Fee Study Town of Castle Rock to Consider New Homebuilder Kiosk Signage Program INDUSTRY NIGHT TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE HBA Publishes New Local Government Impact Fee Study The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver has completed a comprehensive study analyzing the development…
Read MoreWorksite Raids & Immigration Law: Be Informed, Be Prepared
Understanding Immigration Enforcement: Protecting Your Business, Work Sites & Workforce In June, the HBA of Metro Denver hosted an important information session: “Understanding Immigration Law: Protecting Your Business, Work Sites & Workforce.” The session was led by Jeff Joseph, Partner at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) in Denver. Jeff is a nationally recognized immigration…
Read MorePodcast: Mid-Year Update on Economic Indicators and Advocacy Priorities
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, sponsored by LG Pro Builder, COO Paul Lopez welcomed NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz and Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert for a mid-year check-in on key economic indicators and NAHB policy priorities driving home building for the rest of 2025. With NAHB CEO Jim Tobin…
Read MoreMore than 1,000 Housing Professionals Urge Congress to Act on Key Affordability Issues
NAHB members prepare for the 2025 Legislative Conference More than 1,000 builders, remodelers and associates engaged in all facets of the residential construction industry trekked to Capitol Hill today to urge their lawmakers to support policies that will help builders unleash the housing market by allowing them to increase the production of quality, affordable housing.…
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: June 10, 2025
2025 Energy Code Board Finalizes Model Low Energy and Carbon Code The Energy Code Board held its final regular meeting on May 30, completing the final draft of the Model Low Energy and Carbon Code. The board considered 89 proposals to alter the code and far too many of them passed. The final code is…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate | Monday, June 2, 2025
In this edition: RedT Homes Submits PUC Complaint Against Xcel Energy Denver Mayor Issues Executive Order to Improve Permitting Timelines; JTF meeting tomorrow will include update from the city Xcel Energy Lunch & Learn: June 18, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm RedT Homes Submits PUC Complaint Against Xcel Energy Local homebuilder RedT Homes recently submitted a letter…
Read MoreNAHB State Representative May 2025 Report
Key NAHB Housing Issues 1. Good and Bad News on Lumber Production and Tariffs: Recent actions on the lumber front indicate that increased logging from federal lands and higher tariffs on Canadian lumber are in the offing later this year. 2. Economic Concerns Over the Tariffs: Markets are waiting for signs of trade deals that…
Read MoreCapitol Close Up: May 20, 2025
2025 General Assembly Session Ends; CAHB Joins Calls for Several Vetoes The Colorado General Assembly concluded the first session of the 74th General Assembly on May 7. CAHB lobbyist Rachel Lee has provided an in-depth legislative recap—available by clicking here. Rachel’s document includes a review of GAC-position bills, other bills of interest to the state’s…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate | Wednesday, May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025 In this edition: HBA Hosts Successful 2025 Housing Summit Boulder County Board of County Commissioners Vote to Limit Home Sizes South Adams County Fire Department Hosts Live House Fire Demonstration Xcel Energy Lunch & Learn: June 18, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm HBA Hosts Successful 2025 Housing Summit On Tuesday, May 6…
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