Developer Resources

Academy Heights Project
Academy Heights project utilized several developer resources.

Access to affordable housing has an impact on the health and vitality of our community. Planning and Financing for the project are critical from conception. Land use laws, zoning, and neighbor concerns affect location of affordable housing. The capital stack for financing an affordable housing project usually includes a conventional mortgage loan, tax credits, and several other sources of funds, like alternative financing or grants from public or private sources.

Our community already has a lot of the tools in place to create and preserve affordable housing. The organizations listed below are the best starting points to finding the particular developer resources you need.

Affordable Housing workshops and guides designed to provide more in-depth information specific to Colorado and our community.

CO Housing and Finance Authority Developers Guide
CO Dept of Local Affairs Guide
EPC Engage Workshop

Links to local planning departments.

City of Fountain Planning Department
Colorado Springs Planning Department
City of Manitou Springs Planning Department
El Paso County Planning Department
CO Department of Local Affairs
Monument Planning Department
CO Housing and Finance Authority PAB
EPC Private Activity Bonds
CO Division of Housing
Colorado Springs Housing Authority
CO Homelessness Response Grant
Proposition 123
El Paso County Housing Trust Fund
CO Workforce Housing Grant Program
General Info

Affordable Housing workshops and guides designed to provide more in-depth information specific to Colorado and our community.

CO Housing and Finance Authority Developers Guide
CO Dept of Local Affairs Guide
EPC Engage Workshop
Planning Departments

Links to local planning departments.

City of Fountain Planning Department
Colorado Springs Planning Department
City of Manitou Springs Planning Department
El Paso County Planning Department
CO Department of Local Affairs
Monument Planning Department
Financing Sources
CO Housing and Finance Authority PAB
EPC Private Activity Bonds
CO Division of Housing
Colorado Springs Housing Authority
CO Homelessness Response Grant
Proposition 123
El Paso County Housing Trust Fund
CO Workforce Housing Grant Program