Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Fiscal Year 2024 to 2025 Performance Plan outlines the department's mission to strengthen Colorado's local communities through accessible housing, property tax law implementation, capacity building, training, research, technical assistance, and funding. The plan prioritizes improvements in internal operations for efficiency, transparency in measuring program impact, strategic communication to educate local partners, and proactive leadership in addressing housing challenges. DOLA is committed to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility, aiming to improve equitable outcomes for employees, stakeholders, and communities. Key goals include enabling energy savings in local communities, promoting land use reform, and improving contract processing times for housing development loans and grants.

The long-range financial plan for the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) covers the five-year period from FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26. DOLA's mission is to strengthen Colorado's communities through accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementation of property tax laws; and supporting capacity building, strategic training, research, technical assistance, and funding to localities. The plan outlines DOLA's strategic policy initiatives, including incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion into grant programs, improving the economic viability of rural businesses, expanding affordable housing opportunities, and supporting community resiliency planning. The plan also addresses financial forecasts, potential funding decreases, and major expenses anticipated, including COVID-19 economic relief funds.