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ColoradoHB26-10012026 Regular SessionHouse
Housing Developments on Qualifying Properties
Sponsored By: Andrew Boesenecker (Democratic), Javier Mabrey (Democratic), Julie Gonzales (Democratic), Tony Exum (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier housing approvals on eligible properties
Beginning December 31, 2027, Colorado jurisdictions with more than 2,000 people at the last U.S. census must allow qualifying housing through staff review. Properties must be five acres or smaller and owned by eligible nonprofits, school districts, public colleges, cooperative service boards, housing authorities, or transit entities. Eligible nonprofits have an affordable-housing history, provide public transit, or have a residential-development agreement with a qualifying nonprofit. When officials request proof of affordable-housing history with the initial application, they can require proof of only one listed criterion. Staff must use objective rules, not subjective design review. Officials cannot block buildings based on height at three stories or 45 feet or less, or when applicable zoning height rules are met. The law limits restrictions on home counts and bars stricter rules than similar housing faces for parking, bedrooms, setbacks, open space, landscaping, screening, solar access, density, and oil-and-gas setbacks. Local affordable-housing mandates and historic-district design standards do not apply, but objective safety, utility, and infrastructure requirements remain. Properties containing exempt parcels are excluded, including specified airport-related, environmental-covenant, flammable-gas, conservation-easement, and standalone historic parcels. A development-rights transfer program can also exempt a jurisdiction when its affordable-housing policy permanently restricts ownership and occupancy. Owners must notify the county assessor when construction is allowed; public colleges retain control over their property decisions.
Child care allowed in qualifying housing
Local officials must allow child care in qualifying housing when the zoning district permits it outright or through conditional approval. The same protection covers community groups providing recreation, social services, or education. These community services must serve both development residents and the surrounding community. The law does not require providers to open or set service prices.
Extra counting credit for affordable homes
Each affordable home built on qualifying property through this law counts as 1.1 newly built affordable homes in state accounting. The home must meet the state's legal definition of affordable housing. This provides 10% extra counting credit, not a cash payment or a household tax credit.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Javier Mabrey
Democratic • House
Julie Gonzales
Democratic • Senate
Tony Exum
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Amy Paschal
Democratic • House
Emily Sirota
Democratic • House
Gretchen Rydin
Democratic • House
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic • House
Jamie Jackson
Democratic • House
Junie Joseph
Democratic • House
Jacque Phillips
Democratic • House
Karen McCormick
Democratic • House
Kenny Nguyen
Democratic • House
Lorena Garcia
Democratic • House
Lori Goldstein
Democratic • House
Lesley Smith
Democratic • House
Michael Carter
Democratic • House
Meg Froelich
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Manny Rutinel
Democratic • House
Regina English
Democratic • House
Rebekah Stewart
Democratic • House
Sean Camacho
Democratic • House
Steven Woodrow
Democratic • House
Tammy Story
Democratic • House
Yara Zokaie
Democratic • House
Sen. A. Benavidez
Affiliation unavailable
Cathy Kipp
Democratic • Senate
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
Judy Amabile
Democratic • Senate
James Coleman
Democratic • Senate
Jessie Danielson
Democratic • Senate
Janice Marchman
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Cutter
Democratic • Senate
Matt Ball
Democratic • Senate
Marc Snyder
Democratic • Senate
Mike Weissman
Democratic • Senate
Nick Hinrichsen
Democratic • Senate
William Lindstedt
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/13/2026
Senate amendments: Repass
Yes: 40 • No: 24
House vote • 3/13/2026
Senate amendments: Concur
Yes: 46 • No: 18
Senate vote • 3/12/2026
Third reading: Bill
Yes: 22 • No: 13
Senate vote • 3/11/2026
Committee of the whole: Cow * (s.001)
Yes: 11 • No: 23
Senate vote • 3/11/2026
Committee of the whole: Cow * (s.002)
Yes: 13 • No: 21
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Refer House Bill 26-1001, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Yes: 4 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Adopt amendment L.020
Yes: 5 • No: 2
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Adopt amendment L.026
Yes: 4 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Adopt amendment L.028
Yes: 4 • No: 3
House vote • 2/6/2026
Third reading: Bill
Yes: 35 • No: 24
House vote • 2/3/2026
Refer House Bill 26-1001, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Yes: 9 • No: 4
House vote • 2/3/2026
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment F)
Yes: 10 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
3/24/2026HouseSigned by the President of the Senate
3/24/2026SenateSent to the Governor
3/24/2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
3/13/2026HouseSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/12/2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
3/11/2026SenateSenate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/11/2026 - No Amendments
3/10/2026SenateSenate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/10/2026 - No Amendments
3/9/2026SenateSenate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
3/4/2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing
2/11/2026SenateHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
2/6/2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
2/5/2026HouseHouse Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
2/3/2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
1/14/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Final Act
House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Preamend
Introduced
Reengrossed
Rerevised
Revised
Senate Local Government & Housing Preamend (2)
Signed Act
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