CO HB1169

Local governments with populations over 2,000 must allow residential development on qualifying properties (up to 5 acres owned for at least 5 years by faith-based organizations, school districts, or state colleges/universities) through an administrative approval process starting December 31, 2026

Jurisdictions cannot restrict developments based on height if structures are 3 stories/45 feet or less, or if they meet height standards of the zoning district or contiguous parcels

Rental developments must meet local inclusionary zoning requirements, or if none exist, at least 20% of units must be affordable to households at 80% of area median income; for-sale developments require 20% of units affordable at 140% AMI

Affordability restrictions must be secured by deed restrictions or covenants lasting 40 years for rentals and 30 years for ownership units

Childcare and community recreational/social/educational services must be allowed in these developments, limited to ground floor and no more than 15% of building area