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Government Affairs

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REPORT: Legislators Recommend $4M Loan Programs for Affordable Housing

Colorado lawmakers aim to help address the state’s affordable housing crisis by proposing $4 million in loans to buyers and local nonprofits and governments to assist in attaining and building affordable housing. The dollars come from the American Rescue Plan Act and Colorado's Affordable Housing Transformative Task Force and Subpanel. “There will be opportunities for CAR and other stakeholders to...

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CAR Joins Coloradans for Energy Access

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® announced their participation in the Coloradans for Energy Access, which is a coalition to support the use of affordable, cleaner-burning natural gas in homes and businesses. Colorado is considering prohibiting consumers from using natural gas use and opting for electricity, which is considered environmentally friendly. CAR CEO Tyrone Adams joins other business leaders in advocating...

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Capitol Connection – January 28, 2022

Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol The Affordable Housing Transformative Interim Taskforce Releases Its Report This week, the Affordable Housing Transformative Task Force that worked through the summer released their final report to the General Assembly.These recommendations will be the beginning of an advocacy and legislative process to determine how we spend the remaining federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) housing dollars...

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Capitol Connection – January 22, 2022

Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol CAR Legislative Policy Committee Takes First Policy Positions HB22-1051- Support-This legislation extends CHFA's income-tax credit program from December 2024 to December 2034. It will also increase the annual cap from $10 million to $15 million beginning in 2023 until the 2034 expiration of the program. Between 2015 - 2021, the state Affordable Housing Tax...

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Capitol Connection – January 14, 2022

Legislative Advocacy this Week at the State Capitol Welcome to the Second Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly Welcome back to public policy season. On Wednesday, the Legislative Session commenced and we will be working on important policy at the Capitol related to REALTOR(R) Party issues for the next 120 days. The Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) will begin reviewing bills next week, so if you...

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CONGRATULATIONS! 2022 CARPAC & LPC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Congratulations to the REALTOR® members who were selected to serve and represent CAR in statewide matters critical to the REALTOR® Party and determine support for REALTOR® Champions. CAR Political Action Committee (CARPAC) members serve a 4-year term (can serve two terms consecutively). They are charged with analyzing state and local ballot initiatives that enhance or negatively impact real estate or the housing market and small businesses...

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New NAR Ads Share Rental and Mortgage Assistance Resources

NAR has launched a series of communications targeted to renters, housing providers, state/local elected officials, and opinion leaders about the availability of rental assistance in Denver beginning Friday, Sept. 10th. The message of the online ad underscores that Congress has allocated $46.55 billion in emergency rental assistance relief for renters and housing providers who are struggling due to the impact of...

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Colorado REALTORS® Announce Legislators of the Year for 2021

ENGLEWOOD, CO. – The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), the state’s largest real estate trade association representing more than 29,000 members statewide, named four Colorado policymakers as “Legislators of the Year” for 2021: House Minority Leader Hugh McKean (R-Loveland), House Majority Co-Whip Kyle Mullica (D-Northglenn), Representative Shannon Bird (D-Westminster), and Representative Marc Snyder (D-Manitou Springs). This group of legislators worked tirelessly to enhance public policy that will provide current...

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Take Action Now! Urge Congress to Not Extend the Eviction Moratorium

We need your help immediately! House Democratic leadership is working on legislation, extending the CDC Eviction Moratorium through December 31, which is moving quickly and could happen TODAY! We need Congress to hear our position: REALTORS® are opposed to any "unreasonable effort by Congress to extend the eviction ban without assistance for small housing providers." Forcing landlords to provide free housing for vaccinated Americans may...

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Housing Colorado: Register Now – Statewide Outreach & Engagement

Announcing - Statewide Engagement & Outreach 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...