The local government policy area in Colorado focuses on ensuring that local entities have the resources and authority to implement state policies and meet the needs of their residents. The state supports local governments by providing funding, centralized resources for county elections and human services offices, among others, and technical services in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. Legislative Council Staff has prepared a variety of memoranda, issue briefs, and resource books on this subject. Topics include local government and affairs, and housing and property. Legislative Council Staff also prepares an annual summary of major legislation by topic area. Relevant to this subject matter are the following summaries: Annual Summaries of Local Government Legislation Annual Summaries of Housing Legislation Local Government HandbookLocal Government Sales and Use TaxesLocal Government Affordable Housing Strategies Local Government and Affairs Shortterm RentalsHome Rule Governance in ColoradoProperty Tax Relief Programs for Senior CitizensBusiness Personal Property TaxLaws Regulating Landlords and TenantsSpecific Ownership TaxMobile Home Parks Overview Housing and Property Department of Local AffairsDivision of HousingDivision of Local GovernmentDivision of Property TaxationState Demography OfficeState Housing BoardState Board of EqualizationColorado Housing and Finance Authority Related State Agencies House Transportation, Housing, and Local GovernmentSenate Local Government and Housing Related Committees Quick Links Find My Legislator Book a Tour Find a Bill
