Tag: Denver Housing
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Petition to put Denver’s group living amendment on ballot gets over 18,000 signatures
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A petition to take Denver’s group living amendment to the voters in November has received over 18,000 signatures — double the amount needed to qualify for the ballot, according to officials with Safe and Sound…
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Denver City Council committee OKs free legal representation for residents facing eviction
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council’s housing committee approved an ordinance Wednesday that would provide income-eligible residents with free legal representation for evictions — passing the ordinance on to the full City Council for a vote. The…
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Denver City Council committee to vote on providing legal representation for renters being evicted
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new ordinance working its way through the Denver City Council would provide income-eligible residents with free legal representation when facing eviction. This comes as the national eviction moratorium is set to expire by the end of next month, leaving tenants unable to pay rent…
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Residential property values up slightly throughout Denver, commercial property values mixed
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As Denver enters its property tax reassessment period, 226,000 properties have been revalued for 2021, showing a minimal increase in residential property value throughout the city and inconsistent commercial property value changes. Compared to 2019,…
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Denver approves policy to require licenses for long-term rentals
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver landlords will soon have to pay for long-term licenses to rent out their properties after the new licensing policy was unanimously passed by the Denver City Council in a final vote Monday. By requiring the long-term licenses, the “Healthy Residential Rentals for All” policy…
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Long-term rental licenses requirement for Denver landlords passes first city council vote
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new rental licensing policy that would require landlords to pay for long-term licenses to rent out their properties unanimously passed its first full Denver City Council vote Monday, moving on to final consideration. By requiring the long-term licenses, the “Healthy Residential Rentals for All”…
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Long-term rental licenses for Denver landlords approved by City Council committee
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council Business Committee approved a rental licensing policy program Wednesday that would require landlords to pay for long-term licenses to rent out their properties. By requiring the long-term licenses, the “Healthy Residential Rentals for All” program intends to improve the conditions of…
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Denver City Council expands group living amendment citywide
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council voted unanimously Monday to expand provisions of its group living amendment to the entire city, bridging gaps created by the 20% of Denver still under the “old code,” former Chapter 59. With the vote, citywide zoning code now allows for five…
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Denver council committee OKs $18M in additional housing programs for residents experiencing homelessness
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee approved nine contracts Wednesday, allocating more than $18 million to housing programs for residents experiencing homelessness. With this, the committee has approved 21 notice of funding availability (NOFA) contracts since August. These contracts fund 2021…
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Civic Center affordable housing apartment complex to be renovated in $10 million project
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council voted Tuesday to allocate $10 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to The Forum, an affordable housing project in the Civic Center neighborhood. The funding will be used to acquire and renovate the 10-story, 100-unit apartment complex located at 250 W.…