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More than 200 Colorado cities, counties to compete for new affordable housing program

Housing officials feared Proposition 123’s requirements would be too burdensome, but local governments jumped in anyway

Colorado state Sen. Julie Gonzales speaks during a news conference to launch a campaign for an affordable housing measure on the November general election ballot on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Aurora. The measure, which is named Make Colorado Affordable, would put up to 0.1 percent of the state's existing taxable income toward solving the housing crisis that affects all parts of the Centennial State. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado state Sen. Julie Gonzales speaks during a news conference to launch a campaign for an affordable housing measure on the November general election ballot on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Aurora. The measure, which is named Make Colorado Affordable, would put up to 0.1 percent of the state’s existing taxable income toward solving the housing crisis that affects all parts of the Centennial State. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Post reporter Seth Klamann in Commerce City, Colorado on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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When voters passed Proposition 123 last year, officials across the state were pleased that the state had supported a permanent affordable housing fund. But to get a share of the nearly $300 million, cities and counties had to voluntarily opt-in and agree to meet housing goals. Would they do it?
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