Builders Say Colorados Push Fails to Create More Affordable Housing
Colorado Springs Gazette
Colorado’s efforts to spur affordable housing through regulatory strategies and mandates have met resistance from builders and cities, who cite barriers like construction defects litigation, high permit fees, and unmet infrastructure needs as key factors keeping home prices high and constraining condo supply. Developers and industry professionals report that despite the state’s push for density and new housing, issues such as slow permitting, expensive regulations, and limited investor interest continue to hinder the creation of affordable homes while lower-priced options are only available in distant outlying areas.
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