SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Adopting the Town Council Comments on the Denver Regional Council of Governments Housing Needs Assessment
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Eric Leveridge, Housing Management Analyst
Time
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY: NA
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Per Council's instructions, staff captured comments made in reference to the Denver Regional Council of Governments' Regional Housing Needs Assessment.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend adoption of Resolution No. 25-149 so that comments can be submitted to DRCOG by Sept 12.
Body
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Sustainable Affordable Housing Act, also known as SB24-174, was passed by the Colorado State legislature in 2024. While the law includes several provisions related to housing, one component is a requirement for local jurisdictions to conduct a housing needs assessment (HNA) that conforms to methodologies developed by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) by December 31, 2026. However, local governments are exempt from the requirement to conduct a local housing needs assessment if they participate in a regional housing needs assessment that complies with DOLA's methodology.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) conducted a regional housing needs assessment that DOLA approved as compliant with the requirements of SB24-174. To participate in this regional housing needs assessment, the Town Council is required to consider the assessment at a public meeting and provide comment to DRCOG by September 12, 2025. Town staff presented the findings of the regional housing needs assessment at the August 12 Town Council meeting. The attached memorandum captures the comments made by Council members at that meeting.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
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