Housing Legislation - Amy Jewett Sampson

House Rules, Housing Legislation

Water=Growth

Colorado lawmakers passed a $221 million State Water Projects Bill during the 2026 Session. Colorado continues to grow, and water scarcity is one of the biggest constraints on new development. In this video, I break down: • What the State Water Projects Bill actually funds • How water infrastructure impacts housing approvals • Why this […]
Housing Legislation

Legislative Update – Colorado Property Tax Changes for 2026

Today, we’re diving into the big changes coming to Colorado property taxes in 2026 — and what they mean for homeowners like you. In a bipartisan move, Colorado lawmakers passed House Bill 24B-1001 during a special session to address rising property taxes. This legislation sets new permanent assessment rates and ends the temporary pandemic-era cuts […]
Affordable Housing, Colorado Real Estate, Front Range Rental Market, Housing Legislation

Why are there no new Condos in Colorado?

More than 20 years ago, Colorado was grappling with a significant issue in the construction industry—construction defects. To address this, the Colorado General Assembly passed the Construction Defect Action Reform Act (CDARA) in 2001. These reforms aimed to balance the interests of homeowners and builders by limiting the liability of construction professionals while ensuring homeowners […]
Affordable Housing, Colorado Real Estate, Government, Housing Legislation, Housing Prices

Is Colorado Becoming Unaffordable to Live and Raise a Family?

The beautiful state of Colorado, well known for its majestic mountains and Western heritage, is grappling with an escalating affordability crisis. This issue is most evident in neighborhoods like Denver’s popular Washington Park. Once a haven for historic homes passed down through generations with modest values between $300,000 and $700,000, it has now become out […]