House Passes Bill to Increase Housing

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February 4, 2025
House Passes Bill to Increase Housing
DENVER, CO –
The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens to
help meet Colorado’s climate goals, reduce energy costs and increase Colorado’s affordable housing supply. HB25-1006, passed by a vote of 50-12.
“With this bill, we’re making it easier for school districts to lease their land for long-term projects that benefit their community, including affordable housing and renewable energy sources,”
said Rep. Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs
. “We know finding affordable housing is challenging for our educator workforce, especially in the high county. This bipartisan bill would give school districts more flexibility in their leases to work with investors and developers to create more affordable housing or generate renewable energy.”
HB25-1006
, also sponsored by Representative Anthony Hartsook, R-Parker, would
provide school districts flexibility in their leases to pursue solar fields and affordable housing projects. Under current law, school districts can only lease their land for up to ten years, which can hinder bids from investors or developers looking for longer-term leases.
This bill would eliminate the ten year lease so school districts have more opportunities to lease their land for long-term, community-focused projects including renewable energy and affordable housing.
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