Affordable Housing for a Stronger Colorado

A Colorado That Listens. A Leader Who Cares.
Jon Collamer | Independent for Governor, 2026
Let’s Clean It Up, Colorado.

Colorado Needs Real Solutions — Not More Reports

Colorado doesn’t need another study, task force, or round of political delay.
We need action — now.

Housing should not be out of reach in the state we love.

• Teachers should be able to live where they teach.

• Workers shouldn’t be forced into long commutes just to afford a roof.

• Families shouldn’t leave Colorado to find stability.

• Seniors shouldn’t be priced out of their communities.

• Young people shouldn't feel like homeownership is a fantasy.

We can fix this — and we can do it with smart, lasting policy.

What Successful States Show Us

No state has solved housing completely — but several have made real, measurable progress. The common thread is clear:

Affordable housing requires clear goals, strong policy, and accountability.

Colorado can learn from and improve upon what already works.

Vermont: Housing That Stays Affordable

• Community land trusts

• Nonprofit housing development

• Long-term affordability protections

Colorado lesson:
Homes must remain affordable permanently — not just for the next 15 to 30 years.

Massachusetts: Removing Barriers to Build

• Modern zoning

• Predictable permitting

• Shared responsibility across communities

Colorado lesson:
Outdated zoning should not block responsible growth.

Oregon: Planning Before Crisis

• Data-based development planning

• Housing built near transit, jobs, and schools

• Infrastructure aligned with projected need

Colorado lesson:
Housing policy should anticipate growth — not chase it.

Colorado’s Plan: Clear, Practical, Permanent

Our approach will deliver housing solutions that last — not temporary fixes.

1. Build Permanently Affordable Housing

• Support community land trusts

• Partner with nonprofits

• Use public–private partnerships with permanent affordability requirements

2. Fix Zoning and Speed Up Construction

• Modernize outdated regulations

• Remove unnecessary bottlenecks in safe, responsible building

3. Plan for the Future

• Align development with workforce and population patterns

• Build where infrastructure already exists or is planned

Why It Matters

When Coloradans can afford to live where they work:

• Families stay rooted

• Schools improve

• Commutes shorten

• Local economies grow

• Homelessness and crime decline

• Mental wellness improves

• Opportunity expands

Housing is not just a construction issue — it is a public health, workforce, and quality-of-life issue.

Simplifying a Broken System

Right now, Colorado has more than 100 separate housing programs scattered across agencies. The results are slow, unclear, and inconsistent.

To fix this, we will create two clear statewide systems:

Housing Production
Focused on building the homes Colorado needs — faster and smarter.

Housing Affordability & Stability
Focused on long-term affordability and protecting renters, homeowners, seniors, and first-time buyers.

Colorado Can Lead

We are not here to keep repeating failed patterns.
We are here to build something worthy of Colorado — bold, resilient, innovative, and fair.

Less bureaucracy.
More housing.
Real, measurable results.

Colorado deserves a system that works — and now is the time to build it.

Join the Movement

Help build a Colorado where families can stay, businesses can grow, and young people can build their futures — right here at home.

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Together, we will Clean It Up, Colorado.