COHomeBuilders

07/20/2026

The CAHB 2026 Board of Directors following our meeting on Friday. Thank you to all the dedicated industry professionals that continue to help the CAHB achieve our mission: Housing for All Coloradans.

07/01/2026

The CWRC is intended to reduce the risk of homes and buildings igniting during wildfires through building hardening requirements and defensible space standards.

For builders, developers, architects, engineers, and property owners, understanding these requirements early in the planning process is essential. Incorporating CWRC compliance from the start can help avoid permitting delays, costly redesigns, and construction challenges.

Learn more by reviewing CAHB’s guide, including:
• How the CWRC works
• How properties are classified within WUI areas
• Key design and development requirements
• Practical considerations for planning and compliance

Learn what the new code means for your next project and how to prepare for successful implementation.

https://ow.ly/8uAY50ZjrnJ

06/23/2026

A recent study from the National Association of Home Builders found that government regulations add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a newly built home. "Costly and inefficient regulatory policy is clearly impeding the ability of builders to increase the housing supply," NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz said in a statement.

https://ow.ly/v6Qz50Zg1Qm

05/08/2026

Clear example of how the operations of Colorado’s largest utility Xcel Energy Colorado and decisions made by combine to increase the cost of housing and delay our ability to bring to market much needed new housing. Now mismanagement and poor decision making is affecting future Aurora Public Schools students, schools and taxpayers.

https://ow.ly/WIpr50YWIit

05/07/2026

Please consider donating diapers to a great cause. With your help we can make a statewide impact and see that HomeAid Colorado reaches their goal of 1.5 million diapers! It is an organization that is near and dear to us and we are proud supporters of the magnificent work they do.

Donate today: https://ow.ly/Xm2l50YWgjh

04/29/2026

A good read by Diane Schwenke, current governmental affairs consultant to the HBA of Western Colorado and CAHB government affairs committee member.

By DIANE SCHWENKE

04/21/2026

Colorado Association of Home Builders CEO Ted Leighty on this weeks Colorado Chamber podcast. Leighty breaks down the reasons behind the state’s housing shortage and outlines how minimum lot sizes can affect a housing market. He then explains how the legislation will affect the market, help increase the density of Colorado’s housing supply and lower costs.

Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/o3BN50YNwwR

04/09/2026

Please take a moment to read Peter LiFari's editorial about the state of condo development in Colorado. https://ow.ly/SItH50YGNF0