SB24-174 · Due to DOLA by December 31, 2026
SB24-174 HNA Pathway Review
Know which housing-needs-assessment path your Colorado town is on, what's missing, and the next step — before the deadline turns it into a scramble.
Delivered within 10 business days after intake completion.
Request your Pathway Review →What SB24-174 requires
Colorado's SB24-174 requires jurisdictions of 1,000 or more residents to complete a local housing needs assessment — or participate in a regional one — and submit it to the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Many towns aren't sure which path even applies to them. This review answers that first — before staff time and consultant money go toward the wrong one.
Key dates
3 dates that matter
Spring–Summer 2026
Staff calendars and qualified consultant availability tighten.
- Deadline
December 31, 2026
DOLA housing needs assessment submission deadline.
December 1, 2027
State housing and land-use grant programs begin prioritizing jurisdictions that have completed their HNA and adopted an accepted housing action plan.
Spring–Summer 2026
Staff calendars and qualified consultant availability tighten.
- Deadline
December 31, 2026
DOLA housing needs assessment submission deadline.
December 1, 2027
State housing and land-use grant programs begin prioritizing jurisdictions that have completed their HNA and adopted an accepted housing action plan.
Five SB24-174 pathways
Which path is your town on?
Every jurisdiction lands on one of these five paths. The Pathway Review tells you which one is yours.
- Path 1
Full local HNA
Your town completes and submits its own housing needs assessment to DOLA.
- Path 2
Covered by a regional HNA
A regional assessment already covers your jurisdiction — you confirm and participate.
- Path 3
Gap review of an existing plan
You have a recent plan; a focused review checks what it still needs to satisfy SB24-174.
- Path 4
Local supplement to a regional document
A regional document covers most of it; your town adds a short local supplement.
- Not sure?
Need more information
Near the population floor or unsure about regional coverage? Step one is confirming which path applies.
What you get
4 plain-English deliverables
HNA Pathway Summary
A read on which of the five SB24-174 paths your town appears to be on, and why.
Missing Data + Documentation Checklist
A short list of what's missing, unclear, or outdated — worth catching before staff spends more time or money.
Council-Ready Talking Points
A 5 to 7 point summary staff can use for internal discussion, council prep, or next steps.
Recommended Next-Step Memo
A recommendation on what comes next: a council packet, a data gap review, a local supplement, or full HNA support.
Sample deliverable
IllustrativeEstimated housing gap by income band
Unmet units, illustrative example
- ≤30% AMI120
- 31–50% AMI85
- 51–80% AMI60
- 81–120% AMI30
Illustrative example, not a real jurisdiction's data. In a Pathway Review, figures like these are drawn from public sources such as U.S. Census ACS and HUD CHAS.
Data sources
Each figure in a Pathway Review is traceable to its public source, so staff and council can see where every number comes from.
- U.S. Census ACS
- HUD CHAS
- HUD Income Limits
- Colorado State Demography Office
Who it's for
Colorado town and county staff, clerks, and the housing consultants who support them — especially smaller jurisdictions without a dedicated planning team.
How it works
- 1
Reach out
Send a quick note and share what your town has so far.
- 2
We review
We assess your situation against the SB24-174 pathways and DOLA's methodology.
- 3
You get a plan
You receive all four deliverables and a clear next step.
Frequently asked questions
Does my town even have to do this?
SB24-174 generally applies to Colorado jurisdictions with 1,000 or more residents, with limited exceptions. Confirming whether you're subject is part of what the Pathway Review answers.
We already have a consultant. Do we still need this?
Not necessarily. The review works as a quick second set of eyes to confirm you're on the right path and that nothing's missing before the deadline.
Isn't it too early to worry about a 2026 deadline?
The assessment is due December 31, 2026. Confirming which path applies early gives you room to plan the work deliberately.
Is this legal advice?
No. The review is advisory and educational. It helps you organize and plan; it doesn't replace your attorney or official DOLA guidance.
About E&F Compliance Services
E&F Compliance Services helps small business owners and local governments turn complex requirements into plain-English tools, reviews, and documentation — across real estate, construction, transportation, and local government. Based in Colorado and founded by Cecilia Santiago.
Request your Pathway Review
$750 flat. Tell us where your town is, and we'll take it from there.
This review is advisory and educational. It is not legal advice. SB24-174 requirements and DOLA guidance may be updated; verify current requirements with DOLA before relying on this.
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