Bill > HB1114

This bill, effective October 1, 2031, mandates that any local government, referred to as a "subject jurisdiction," cannot require a parcel of land to be larger than 2,000 square feet if it is intended for a single-family home, aiming to increase housing affordability by reducing land costs which are a significant driver of high housing prices. The bill acknowledges that smaller lot sizes make starter homes more affordable and provides specific definitions for "exempt parcels," which include properties not connected to public water and sewage systems, those served by wells not part of a distribution system, properties with septic tanks, or historic properties outside of historic districts, meaning these exempt parcels are not subject to the new 2,000-square-foot minimum lot size. Importantly, this legislation does not prevent local governments from enforcing existing standards related to infrastructure, life safety codes, environmental health, impact fees, water service capacity, or design standards for historic districts, ensuring that other essential regulations remain in place.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1114