The City of Brighton received a grant of $46,875 to assess the city’s housing needs and create plan to improve conditions through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, according to a news release on May 13.
“We’re proud to share that the City of Brighton has been awarded funding through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ Housing Planning Grant Program to update our Housing Needs Assessment and create a Housing Action Plan,” said Mayor Greg Mills.
“While we took a proactive step nearly two years ago by completing our initial Housing Needs Assessments, new legislation passed in 2024 sets updated standards and now requires a formal (Housing Action Plan). This grant gives us the critical resources and data needed—not only to meet state requirements, but to thoughtfully plan for a vibrant and sustainable future for our community.”
The assessments and action plans will include water supply and strategic growth principles that comply with the state’s Sustainable Affordable Housing Assistance law.
“This first funding cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program marks a significant step forward in supporting our local governments as they work to address housing needs in their communities,” said DOLA Executive Director, Maria De Cambra. “These awards will help local governments develop actionable plans and strategies, promote strategic growth, and create more affordable housing for Coloradans in these 23 jurisdictions.”Â.
According to officials, the state awarded 11 projects totaling $897,619 to support 23 local governments.
Its funding also supports six new Housing Needs Assessments similar to Brighton’s, revisions and changes to three other housing needs assessments and seven new Housing Action Plans.
Out of the 11 awarded projects, six were multi-jurisdictional, and several projects included multiple components, according to officials.
The second round of the Housing Planning Grant HPLN Program opens on June 9 and closes on July 11, 2025. According to officials, the program guidelines, application materials, and other relevant information are available on the program website, and interested applicants should email Program Manager Ashley Basham to discuss their project.