Homelessness in Colorado local government
What Colorado city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
253 Colorado meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Colorado with the most homelessness activity
- Denver, CO (128)
- Englewood, CO (29)
- Greeley, CO (15)
- Adams County, CO (10)
- Douglas County, CO (7)
- Grand Junction, CO (6)
- Glenwood Springs, CO (4)
- Mountain View, CO (4)
- Arapahoe County, CO (4)
- Lake County, CO (3)
- Pitkin County, CO (3)
- Cañon City, CO (3)
Latest matching meetings
Committee canceled; consent agenda adds $2.4M to homeless and eviction aid contracts
This meeting of the Denver Community Planning and Housing Committee was canceled, so no discussion or votes will occur. The agenda lists consent items that would amend seven contracts to add funding for homelessness and housing services, including rapid resolution, eviction legal aid, rental assistance, and housing…
Council to hear homelessness plan, stormwater fees, ethics code changes
The Colorado Springs City Council work session includes an informational presentation on the Homelessness Response Action Plan, plus introductions of ordinances and resolutions on stormwater fee collection, ethics code amendments, and an internal audit charter. The council will also discuss authorizing out-of-state…
Commissioners review 2027 budget proposals for five county departments
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to hear 2027 budget presentations from the Clerk & Recorder’s Office, Public Health, Animal Shelter, and District Attorney’s Office. Each department head will present their proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Committee canceled; consent agenda amends shelter funding agreement
This meeting of the Community Planning and Housing committee was canceled, so no discussion or decisions will occur. The agenda included only a consent item that would amend a funding agreement with The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment LLC to update the project scope for an emergency shelter at the Sand & Sage/Westerner…
Animal Shelter Advisory Board to review shelter operations and Ark Valley partnership
The Lake County Animal Shelter Advisory Board is meeting to approve past minutes and receive an update on shelter staffing, hours, and budget. They will also discuss a potential partnership with Ark Valley. The meeting is advisory in nature, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.
Denver committee to vote on West Colfax rezoning, housing contract
The Community Planning and Housing Committee will vote on a map amendment to rezone two properties in West Colfax from G-RH-3 to G-MU-5, and will receive a briefing on the data center moratorium. Consent items include a $4.5 million contract with Northeast Denver Housing Center for housing in North Capitol Hill and a…
Adams County board to hear Stonehouse Substation land use case, approve contracts
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider a land use case for the Stonehouse Substation, along with several resolutions and contracts. The consent calendar includes expenditures, a new furlough policy, updates to the Sustainable Adams County 2030 Plan, and agreements for homelessness…
County board to approve $412,481 armored vehicle purchase and other contracts
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, purchases, and fee waivers, plus two intergovernmental agreements on the regular agenda. Key items include a sole-source purchase of an armored vehicle, a tax incentive agreement with Flexential Corp, and…
Board to vote on bylaws update, hear drought water supply update
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and vote on an update to its bylaws, receive a drought water supply update from Hope Bartlett, and review plans for a sheltering drill. The board will also get a status update on the new recreation center and consider a field trip to the new recreation center and…
Board to consider expansion of River Village Manufactured Home Park
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a plan to add up to 8 units to the River Village Manufactured Home Park. The meeting also includes discussions on homeless outreach funding and a new standards resolution for optional premises licenses.
Board to discuss homeless response plan, Maroon Bells, and water rights
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session featuring presentations on the Roadmap for Homeless Response, an update on Maroon Bells, and the Clean Heat project at the Library and HHS. They will also review future agenda calendars and hold an open discussion. A special meeting is scheduled to vote on…
Commissioners to approve budgets, plats, and county facility upgrades
The Parker County Commissioners Court will meet to approve routine financial items, county facility upgrades, and subdivision plats. They will also discuss homelessness, justice center updates, and security improvements. Several appointments and agreements will be considered.
City Council to review Bridge House homelessness and job training programs
City Council will receive updates on the Bridge House Ready to Work and Navigation Center programs located at 4675 South Windemere. The session includes a presentation on the Proposed Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and a mid-year review of the 2026 Capital Improvement Program.
City Council study session includes discussions on homelessness and community services
The City Council will hold a virtual study session to discuss follow-up items regarding homelessness. The meeting also includes a review of community services survey results.
Council to vote on camping, solicitation bans and fee changes
The City Council will hold a work session at 4 p.m. on Fire Department funding, board recruitment, and state ballot initiative 175, followed by a regular session at 6:15 p.m. The regular session includes second readings of ordinances prohibiting solicitation at certain intersections and unauthorized…
County Commission to decide on COPS grant for new deputy, MHLAC appointments
The Park County Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several action items, including signing MOUs with Stockgrowers and Woolgrowers Associations, approving a rip rap repair contract for Main Boulder Road, appointing seven members to the Mental Health Local Advisory Council, and applying for a federal…
Council approves $6.9M motel voucher contract for homelessness services
The City Council will consider several resolutions, including funding agreements to support housing and homelessness services, procurement of city equipment, and appointments to commissions. Major items include a $6,877,900 amendment for motel vouchers for STAR, DPD and outreach workers, and a $1,539,000 amendment for…
Board will review updates on homeless programs and a church gift
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will discuss several updates related to the county's Homeless Initiative, including summer program activities, the 2026 MDHI Notice of Funding Opportunity, and a gift from St. Philip Lutheran Church. Additional items include reports on specialty courts, the Manna program, and…
Council to consider banning unauthorized camping and sleeping in Glenwood Springs
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 2, 2026, with discussions and possible actions on multiple ordinances, including a proposed ban on unauthorized habitation, camping, and sleeping. Other ordinances address food waste collection, solicitation at certain intersections, and enforcement…
Agenda processes $1.2M in contract extensions for housing and motel voucher programs.
The Community Planning and Housing committee canceled its meeting but processed a consent agenda. The agenda includes contract amendments to extend and fund housing support services and motel vouchers for unsheltered residents citywide. These changes increase funding for tenancy support and emergency shelter…
Adams County commissioners discuss grants, poverty programs, and animal shelter updates.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review updates on the Resilient Adams program, 2026 Community Enrichment Grant award recommendations, and the Poverty Reduction Program. The agenda also includes a presentation on Municipal Intergovernmental Agreements and Animal Shelter Services Phase 2.
Animal Shelter Advisory Board to tour Ark Valley Humane Society
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board is meeting on June 17, 2026. The session consists of a tour and visit with staff at the Ark Valley Humane Society.
Meeting canceled; agenda includes rezoning and $30/year shelter leases
The Mayor-Council meeting on June 16, 2026 was canceled, but the consent agenda includes approvals of multiple contracts, two property rezoning requests, and lease agreements for homeless shelters. Key decisions involve rezoning at 406 South Quitman Street and 4901 South Monaco Street, as well as $30 per year leases…
Council to vote on $1.05M loan for senior housing at 9095 E 48th Ave
The City Council will consider multiple resolutions including a $1.05 million loan to finance 30 income-restricted senior housing units, a $4.5 million amendment for street sweepers, and a $3.5 million contract for automotive lubricants. They will also vote on leases for homeless health services and a construction…
Council to vote on $8.65M park land acquisition at 975 Terra Bella Ave
Council will decide on acquiring 975 Terra Bella Avenue for $8.65 million for park purposes, and consider extending a shelter crisis declaration through 2035. Also on the agenda are second readings of code amendments for below-market-rate housing and streamlined housing approvals, and approval of homeless response…
Committee to approve ~$18.75M in on-call city maintenance contracts and two shelter leases
The Finance and Business Committee will vote on 25 on-call maintenance and repair contracts, each worth $750,000 and running through July 2029, covering HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, concrete, fencing, glass, painting, and door services citywide excluding Denver International Airport. The committee will also…
Council to vote on $602K expansion of family shelter at The Crossing
Denver City Council will consider multiple contract amendments and settlements. Key items include adding $602,016 for 20 new family shelter units at The Crossing, amending a lease for 38 residential units on East Colfax for $2.7M, and approving three lawsuit settlements totaling $645,000 related to a police department…
Council to consider easing camping ban when no shelter available
The City Council will hold public hearings on amending the camping ordinance to prohibit enforcement when no overnight shelter is available, and on issuing refunds for development impact fee differences. The consent agenda includes setting a July 15 hearing for the Bennett Annexation of 18.96 acres at the south end of…
Denver City Council considers airport service contracts and housing subsidies
The council is reviewing several large-scale project delivery contracts for Denver International Airport. Other items include funding increases for family shelters, tobacco education grants, and various municipal appointments.
Committee not meeting; consent agenda with $8M in purchases and homeless services lease
The Finance and Business Committee is not meeting but will consider a consent agenda of routine financial approvals. Items include a $3.5M contract for automotive lubricants, a $4.5M addition for street sweepers, a $30 lease for homeless health services, $3M fund transfer for liability claims, and a construction…
Committee canceled; shelter contract increased by $602k for 20 family units
This meeting was canceled. The consent agenda included three items: a loan modification for Elevation Community Land Trust, a contract amendment with Denver Rescue Mission adding $602,016 for 20 additional family shelter units at The Crossing, and a contract amendment with Work Options for Women adding $219,321 for…
Animal Shelter Advisory Board to review nonprofit agreements
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board will meet to receive shelter updates and discuss other county agreements with nonprofits.
Committee discusses new play structures for Macon Plaza
The Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee will discuss installing new play structures at Macon Plaza, an update on signage for homelessness donations, enforcement of engine braking, and overall quality of life priorities.
Council to vote on rezoning 290 acres near US 34 and CR 17 for commercial and industrial use
The Council will hold public hearings on several rezonings, including a 290-acre Uptown Rezone for commercial and industrial zoning, and on annexations for the Schmerge and Kinnison properties. They will also consider an ordinance setting city manager salary and authorizing eminent domain for water infrastructure…
Homeless Initiative to hear HEART, human services updates
This is a regular meeting of the Douglas County Homeless Initiative. The agenda consists of updates and overviews from the HEART program, Human Services/Child Support, and the Opioid Council, plus committee member updates and public comment. No binding decisions or financial items are listed.
City to consider 2027 budget cuts reducing Homeless Solutions funding by ~48%
The Mayor's Taskforce on Homelessness will review the City of Greeley 2027 budget, which shows a $20 million budget gap and proposes roughly a 48 % reduction to the Homeless Solutions program. The taskforce will present data on current homelessness needs and discuss shifting resources toward problem‑solving…
Board to discuss legislative update, human services report, corrections, and homelessness funding
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session to discuss a legislative update, citizen advisory boards, the Human Services annual report, Community Corrections status, and a lightning round covering Homelessness Resolution Program funding and Q2 2026 Airport Coordinating Committee planning. No…
Work session on homeless camping and law enforcement IGA
This is a work session of the Alamosa County Board of County Commissioners; no decisions or formal actions will be taken. The board will discuss homeless camping on private property in East Alamosa and an intergovernmental agreement for law enforcement in unincorporated Alamosa County. Public comments are invited.
Council to vote on $9M small business loan program
The City Council will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $9 million program for small business loans and coaching. Other items include $8 million for city fleet vehicle components, a $2.4 million HUD housing grant, and a contract amendment for a shelter. The council will also consider appointments…
Tri-Cities Homelessness Policy Group to discuss MDHI board restructure
The group will receive a coordinator update from Arapahoe County. Jason Johnson, Executive Director of the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), will lead a discussion on the MDHI board restructure and strategic plan.