Community Planning and Housing

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · City & County Building, Room 391

TL;DR

The Community Planning and Housing committee approved changes to Denver's affordable housing rules and secured over $2.3 million in federal housing funding through 2034. The committee also approved rezoning a property on East Belleview Avenue and waived certain city rights related to affordable housing preservation requirements.

Key Decisions

  • Rezone property at 8401 East Belleview Avenue Approved
  • Amend Preservation of Affordable Housing Ordinance (Chapter 27, Article III) Approved
  • Accept $2.37 million HUD grant for housing services and programs Approved
  • Waive City and County's Right of First Refusal/Offer under HB 24-1175 Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-0557 Approves a map amendment to rezone property from B-8, Waivers, UO-1, UO-2 to S-MX-8, located at 8401 East Belleview Avenue, in Council District 4.
    Bill
  4. 26-0561 Amends Chapter 27, Article III, Section 27-45 through 27-52 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (“DRMC”). Article III, referred to as the Preservation of Affordable Housing Ordinance.
    Resolution
  5. Consent Items
  6. 26-0560 Approves a grant agreement with the United State Department of Housing and Urban Development for $2,377,929.79 with an end date of 9-30-2034 to provide funding for services and projects supporting housing program areas, citywide (HOST-202683320).
    Resolution
  7. 26-0562 Approves the resolution to waive the City and County’s Right of First Refusal and Right of First Offer provided by state law, HB 24-1175. This resolution accompanies the Preservation of Affordable Housing Ordinance request.
    Resolution