Join Housing Colorado, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing (DOH) and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) for a presentation on state legislation and programming to assist communities. Participants will hear from each agency on policies, programs, and recent housing-related legislation. Through facilitated discussions, participants will provide perspective and opinions on how existing programs are working, where additional funding could be most useful and effective, and the resource, research and technical assistance needs of their communities.

This session will focus on the needs of communities west of the Continental Divide. Please check our event page for other locations, including a virtual option.

Grand Junction Location: Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29¹/₂ Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504

Date/Time: Tuesday, Aug 3 from 9:00AM- 2:30PM 

Cost: This is a free event open to the public. Lunch is provided.

Speakers will include:

• Alison George, Director of Housing, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing
• Jaime Gomez, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Executive Director, CHFA
• Brian Rossbert, Executive Director, Housing Colorado

Schedule:

9:00 am Registration/Check-in opens

9:15 am Welcome and Introductions

9:30 am The Colorado Housing Framework

DOH, CHFA, and Housing Colorado will outline the statewide and regional housing framework, including existing policy, programs and both current and new funding. The discussion will be guided by the housing continuum, including programs that address homelessness, affordable rental housing, workforce housing and home ownership. 

10:30 am Federal and State stimulus funds

Presenters will outline the status and processes in place for the Federal and State stimulus funds related to COVID19 relief.

11:00 am Break

11:15 am Working Lunch/Small group discussions by topic

After grabbing lunch, participants will break tables by subject to discuss programs and policies pertinent to specific topics.  Everyone will be able to participate in 2-3 table discussions.  Discussions will be facilitated by DOH, CHFA, and Housing Colorado representatives. 

1. Homelessness prevention programs
2. Voucher and rental assistance programs
3. Tax-credit based rental housing development
4. Non-tax credit rental housing development
5. Mobile home parks and modular housing
6. Home ownership programs
7. Property acquisition
8. “How to talk to Coloradans about Housing”
9. Other topics left off this list

12:45 am Large group report out and a break

1:15 am Small group discussion #2

Participants will break into small groups by geographic region.  With a facilitator, groups will assess the current housing needs in their community and how funding, programs and legislation can help. 

2:00 pm Large group report out

2:30 pm Adjourn

Housing Colorado will follow all state and local guidelines in regard to the pandemic. We encourage you to assess your own personal risk. By attending this event you agree to the following terms and conditions.