Bill > HB1019

This bill modifies existing Colorado law regarding how homelessness programs administered by the Division of Housing can be managed. The bill allows the division to have programs serving persons experiencing homelessness administered directly by the division or by contractors and grantees, expanding flexibility in program delivery. Specifically, it permits the division to negotiate additional administrative or project delivery costs for contractors or grantees beyond the existing 5% administrative overhead retained by the division. The bill also requires the division to consider a contractor or grantee's past performance history when selecting program administrators. The program can continue to provide rental assistance, housing vouchers, eviction defense assistance, and make grants or loans to support housing development for people experiencing homelessness. The bill clarifies language around nonprofit organizations and allows up to 45% of transferred funds to be used for the homelessness program, with administrative costs potentially increasing to accommodate third-party administration. The changes aim to provide more efficient and potentially more effective management of homelessness support programs by allowing greater flexibility in program implementation.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1019