07-22-26 Housing Advisory Board Meeting

The City of Boulder Housing Advisory Board convened on July 22, 2026, to discuss regional housing initiatives and policy updates. Key procurement-related topics included the Boulder County Regional Housing Partnership's efforts to increase permanently affordable housing to 12% of the regional stock by 2035, with current progress at 6%. The board reviewed funding sources such as the Affordable and Attainable Housing Tax and State Proposition 123, highlighting allocations to specific affordable housing projects like Rally Flats and Alpine Balsam. The board also discussed the regional scattered site acquisition program, which recently secured $2.1 million to acquire up to 29 homes, and the regional affordable homeownership program supported by an intergovernmental agreement among multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, the board considered potential impacts of a vacancy tax ballot measure and the complexities of local land use regulations (Title IX) affecting housing development. While no formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, the board planned future discussions on budget education and potential recommendations related to housing policies and ballot initiatives.