CO HB1114

Subject jurisdictions cannot require parcels larger than 2,000 square feet for single-family homes, effective October 1, 2031

Exempt parcels include those not served by domestic water/sewage systems, served by wells not connected to water distribution systems, served by septic tanks, or historic properties outside historic districts

Jurisdictions retain authority to enforce local infrastructure standards, life safety codes, environmental/health regulations, impact fees, and historic district design standards

Land values rose from 31% of Colorado home values in 2012 to 58% in 2024, cited as a significant driver of housing unaffordability

Starter homes priced under $500,000 are feasible on lots of 2,000 square feet or smaller in most Colorado core-based statistical areas, according to land value modeling