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House Passes NAHB-Supported Major Housing Package
The House this evening approved the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a major bipartisan housing package that takes much-needed steps toward addressing our nation’s critical lack of housing. The legislation contains key provisions related to land-use and zoning, regulatory reforms and financing tools. It is the House response to the ROAD to Housing Act, separate…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 In this edition: Webinar Recap & Resources: The 2026 Code Landscape: Code Adoptions – Who, What, and When? Upcoming Bill to Delay WUI Code Implementation Get Involved: 2026 HBA Advocacy Committees & Task Forces Webinar Recap & Resources: The 2026 Code Landscape: Code Adoptions – Who, What, and When? The HBA of…
Read MoreCALL TO ACTION: PUC Public Comment Period on Xcel’s Gas Implementation Plan
Important Public Comment Hearing Tuesday, January 20th on Xcel’s Gas Implementation Plan The PUC is holding a public comment hearing next Tuesday, January 20th, details are below. Commission rules require Xcel to file gas infrastructure plans as part of the Commission’s updated regulatory framework for gas utilities. The PUC’s hearing on Xcel’s Gas Implementation Plan will…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | January 7, 2026
December 7, 2025 In this edition: Castle Rock sign ordinance to go before Town Council for consideration Get Involved: 2026 HBA Advocacy Committees & Task Forces Upcoming HBA Webinar: The 2026 Code Landscape – Who, What, and When? Colorado Home Building Summit – January 27-28, 2026 Castle Rock sign ordinance to go before Town Council for…
Read MorePUC finalizes plans to push natural gas out of Colorado home heating to hit 100% decarbonization
ALERT: Requirements of HB23-1161 – Environmental Standards for Appliances – Will Soon Become Effective Questions about this alert or HB23-1161 in general? Please contact Rachel Lee at rachel@goldleafstrat.com/303-807-7465 or Ted Leighty at ted@hbacolorado.com/303-910-7419 What You Need to Know: During the 2023 Legislative session, HB23-1161, Environmental Standards for Appliances was adopted by the General Assembly and…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | December 2, 2025
December 2, 2025 In this edition: Commerce City Council Repeals Fire Sprinkler Mandate – Other Front Range Communities Reconsider Requirements Amid Rising Housing Costs HBA of Metro Denver Partners with Metro Mayors Caucus on Building Bridges Event Get Involved: 2026 HBA Advocacy Committee & Task Forces Commerce City Council Repeals Fire Sprinkler Mandate – Other Front…
Read MoreIn Loving Memory of James “Jim” Donald Ferguson
James (Jim) Donald Ferguson was born in Pueblo, Colorado, May 21st, 1937 to Harold and Nellie Ferguson. After his father’s passing when Jim was 7 years old, the family moved to various places to be with family. Jim attended Denver North High School and was a standout 3 sport athlete, playing football, basketball and baseball. …
Read MoreInvest in Your HBA, Invest in Our Industry: Call for 2026 Sponsorships
Put your brand front and center with the companies shaping metro Denver’s residential construction industry. In 2024, HBA Builder Members accounted for 92% of all local closings, and your sponsorship connects you directly to these decision makers. Why sponsor through a 2026 Organizational Partnership? Year-round brand exposure across HBA communications and events Category exclusivity at…
Read MoreThe HBA Advocate Newsletter | November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025 In this edition: MHC Endorsed Candidates Win Big in Commerce City ? Mixed Results in Other Municipalities Front Range Communities Reconsider Fire Sprinkler Mandates Amid Rising Housing Costs Jeff Handlin Named 2025 HBA Advocate of the Year HBA Hosts Xcel Energy Lunch and Learn on Electrification MHC Endorsed Candidates Win Big in Commerce…
Read More2025 President, Jason Brown: Year in Review
The HBA Annual Meeting was held Thursday, October 23rd at Marriott DTC. 2024 HBA Board President, Jason Brown, shared some thoughts about the state of the HBA and summarized key accomplishments in 2025. “When I began this year, I shared three priorities for our industry: Attainable Housing Legislative Advocacy Improved Storytelling These remain at the…
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