3 Things to Know 1. CAR Secures Major Wins in Real Estate Sunset Bill. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® played a leading role in shaping this year’s sunset bill, “Sunset Division of Real Estate” (House Bill 1287), to continue the Colorado Real Estate Commission and Division of Real Estate, both set to expire in September 2026, for another 10 years. The...
3 Things to Know Lot Splitting to Increase Starter Home Supply. The legislature recently introduced “Lot Splitting Approval by Subject Jurisdictions” (House Bill 1308), which would allow qualifying residential lots to be divided into two parcels through an administrative approval process beginning in 2027. The bill codifies a practice already permitted in several Colorado communities by establishing clear parameters for when...
3 Things to Know Wildfire Resiliency Code Deadline Approaching. Implementation of “Establishment Of A Wildfire Resiliency Code Board” (Senate Bill 23-166) continues to move forward, with a key milestone approaching this year. This 2023 law created the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board, which is responsible for adopting statewide model codes — such as hardening structures and improving defensible space around buildings —...
3 Things to Know Bill to Suppress Tenant Eviction History and Allow Lying Related to It Defeated. ”Protections for Residential Tenants” (House Bill 1047) was defeated in committee last week on a narrow bipartisan 6–5 vote, following strong advocacy from CAR. Lisa Nguyen, President of Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®, underscored the bill’s practical impact, stating, “This bill removes access to...
A bill that would have authorized local governments to impose new taxes on so-called “vacant” residential properties was defeated this week after strong opposition from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® and REALTOR® members from across the state. House Bill 26-1036, which proposed allowing municipalities, counties, and newly created housing authorities to levy taxes on vacant property based on locally defined criteria,...
3 Things to Know HUGE WIN! The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) led efforts to defeat “Vacancy Taxes” (House Bill 1036) on a bipartisan 7-4 vote, with more than a dozen REALTORS® testifying against it, along with CEO Tyrone Adams. This bill would have allowed local governments to punish the lawful use of residential property simply because it was unoccupied for...
3 Things to Know 2026 REALTOR® Day Under the Dome. The Capitol is filled with REALTOR® energy this week as nearly 100 members come together to engage directly with Colorado’s General Assembly. Throughout the day, members will work to help lawmakers understand how policies - such as those around vacancy taxes and artificial intelligence - affect workplace safety, housing, property rights,...
A new federal reporting rule from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) may affect certain residential real estate transactions beginning March 1, 2026. While REALTORS® are NOT responsible for filing any reports, the rule applies to some non-financed residential transactions involving entities or trusts (such as LLCs or corporations). When the rule applies, title companies will be required...
3 Things to Know The 2026 Legislative Session Has Begun! Colorado’s General Assembly reconvened on January 13th, launching 120 days of work that will impact how properties are bought, sold, built, taxed, managed and regulated. From affordability and inventory to insurance and private property rights, real estate will be deeply woven into this year’s session. The Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) is...
As the Colorado General Assembly convenes for the 2026 legislative session, leaders of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), representing more than 23,000 REALTORS® statewide, are focused on advancing bipartisan, practical solutions that protect property rights, support housing supply, and help more Coloradans achieve and sustain homeownership. “Colorado’s housing challenges remain complex, and there are no single-policy solutions,” said 2026 CAR...