Advocacy
HBA of Metro Denver Holds Successful 4th Annual Clay Shoot Event
On October 1st, HBA members, colleagues, clients and friends gathered together for a fun day of shooting and fundraising for a worthy cause. In total, nearly 100 participants registered for the event, directly benefiting the Home Builders Association’s Strategic Issues Fund to advocate on policy issues critical to our industry across the metro area. This…
Read MoreSupporting Housing Solutions: MHC Announces 2025 Endorsements
Download MHC’s 2025 Voter Guide MHC Housing Coalition Offers Endorsements for 2025 Municipal Candidates With this being an odd-numbered year, nearly all metro Denver municipalities will be holding elections this November (excluding Castle Rock, Denver, Erie, Lone Tree and Superior) – with far-reaching implications for the residential construction industry and our ability to meet the…
Read MoreThe Fed Cuts and Projects More Easing to Come
Robert Dietz September 17, 2025 After a monetary policy pause that began at the start of 2025, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee (FOMC) voted to reduce the short-term federal funds rate by 25 basis points at the conclusion of its September meeting. This move decreased the target federal funds rate to an upper rate…
Read MoreThe Advocate Newsletter | September 2, 2025
September 2, 2025 In this edition: Town of Erie to Consider Revisions to Fire Sprinkler Requirements Elbert County Considers ‘Strategic Pause’ on New Development Applications HBA to Submit Xcel Complaint Letter to Colorado Public Utilities Commission Town of Erie to Consider Revisions to Fire Sprinkler Requirements The Town of Erie will be considering a potential repeal…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate | Tuesday, August 5, 2025
August 5, 2025 In this edition: Commerce City to Consider Revisions to Development and Impact Fees, Fire Sprinkler Requirements Thornton City Council Approves Updated Development Code Colorado SecureSavings Program (CSSP) Compliance Toolkit Now Available Commerce City to Consider Revisions to Development and Impact Fees, Fire Sprinkler Requirements At a July 14th Study Session, Commerce…
Read MoreHBA 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.…
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