Housing Planning Grant Program
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The Housing Planning Grant Program from the Department of Local Affairs funds data-driven housing research and planning to help Colorado communities address housing needs and comply with state planning requirements.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application submission deadline for HPLN funding round)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; typical awards range from ~$7,500–$525,000; 25% local match required.
Summary: Supports Colorado local governments and regional entities in developing or updating housing needs assessments, housing action plans, and comprehensive plan elements to comply with state requirements.
Key Information: 25% local match required; only specific planning elements (not full comprehensive plans) are eligible.
Description
The Housing Planning Grant Program (HPLN), administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), provides competitive grants to municipalities, counties, councils of governments, regional planning commissions, and public entities formed by local governments. The program funds the development or revision of Housing Needs Assessments (HNAs), Housing Action Plans (HAPs), and specific comprehensive plan elements (Water Supply and Strategic Growth) to ensure compliance with SB24-174 and related state requirements. The intent is to empower Colorado communities to address current and future housing challenges through actionable, data-driven, and equitable planning.
