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Colorado Governor Signs Housing Bill, Sparks Local Opposition

3/27/2026

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Housing Options Made Easier Act (HB 1001) on March 25, 2026.
The law lets public schools, colleges, and organizations bypass local zoning to build housing on their land.
It requires local governments to permit residential construction on qualifying properties starting in 2028.
Local government groups oppose the measure.
Separately, a new bill would expand charter schools' access to construction funding via ballot initiatives.

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Housing Options Made Easier Act (HB 1001) on March 25, 2026.
The law lets public schools, colleges, and organizations bypass local zoning to build housing on their land.
It requires local governments to permit residential construction on qualifying properties starting in 2028.
Local government groups oppose the measure.
Separately, a new bill would expand charter schools' access to construction funding via ballot initiatives.