09-23-26 Housing Advisory Board Meeting

The City of Boulder Housing Advisory Board met on September 23, 2026, to discuss several housing-related legislative updates and local policy changes. Key procurement-related topics included the upcoming City Council consideration of Ordinance 8781, which implements a 90-day fast-track review process for affordable housing projects to comply with Proposition 123, a state affordable housing fund initiative. The board unanimously recommended approval of this ordinance and suggested exploring expansion of expedited review processes in the future. The meeting also covered the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Bill and the Home Act, both of which require zoning and procedural changes to increase housing density and streamline approvals. Staff highlighted ongoing efforts to meet state compliance deadlines, including potential zoning amendments and process simplifications to reduce review times from an average of 200 days to under 90 days for qualifying projects. Additionally, the city is advancing a modular housing development project at 5150 Belmont, with plans to purchase land and manage the development process to deliver affordable ownership units. The board approved combining the November and December meetings into a single session moving forward. Overall, the meeting focused on legislative compliance, process improvements, and strategic housing development initiatives to support affordable housing goals in Boulder.