Wildfire Prepared Home is a science-based designation program from IBHS that helps homeowners and builders reduce wildfire risk through proven mitigation actions and third-party verification. Learn what it takes to make your next home or community Wildfire Prepared.
Next week, builders have an opportunity to hear from David Battany, EVP of Capital Markets at Guild Mortgage, as he breaks down what interest rates could mean for home sales and, more importantly, how builders can prepare.
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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.
Effective today, Colorado's Wildfire Resiliency Code establishes statewide standards for construction in designated areas. Understanding the requirements can avoid delays and added costs. CAHB’s guide explains the code, WUI classifications and compliance.
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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
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Clear example of how @Xcel-Energy and #ColoradoPUC decisions drive up housing costs and delay much-needed new housing in Colorado. Now that mismanagement is impacting future @AuroraK12 students, schools and taxpayers.
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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!
Donate today: ow.ly/FUFL50YWgjg
A good read by Diane Schwenke, current governmental affairs consultant to the HBA of Western Colorado and CAHB government affairs committee member. ow.ly/JYqI50YS1Lr
Colorado Association of Home Builders CEO Ted Leighty on this weeks Colorado Chamber podcast where host Ed Sealover explores several bills aimed at increasing the affordability and availability of housing in the state.
Please take a moment to read Peter LiFari's editorial about the state of condo development in Colorado. ow.ly/XfgI50YGNEK
Attend the upcoming CO Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) training sessions sponsored by LP SmartSide. All sessions will be in-person with an option to join virtually.
Register here: ow.ly/rMh250Yx0fy
Contact Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper on the ROAD to Housing Act. The current version would impose a federal ban on developing and owning certain types of housing on private property.
More information here: ow.ly/mf7a50Ys3IL
Catch Careers in Construction CO President Renee Zentz on the Builders Straight Talk podcast. It's a thoughtful discussion about workforce shortages, shifting perceptions, and what happens when industry shows up in the classroom. ow.ly/swVN50YquFL
Attention Builder and Remodeler Members: the deadline to claim for projects completed in 2025 has been extended to next Wednesday, March 11!
Start taking advantage of this CAHB member benefit today conta.cc/40bX481
CAHB is advising HBA's to encourage municipalities to adopt the 2024 ICC codes before July 1. After that, any jurisdiction adopting or updating a building code must also adopt the Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (MLECC) or a more stringent standard.
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Watch Joe Loidolt's, President of Classic Homes, full presentation on the CO Wildfire Resiliency Code Board which goes into effect on July 1, 2026, with local governments required to adopt the code by April 1, 2026 here: ow.ly/WKNQ50Yi8Ot.
Thank you Joe!
A controversial housing-funding bill introduced this legislative session is killed in committee but more are expected.
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The latest CAHB Field Report is out and contains the 2026 CAHB Legislative Action Plan among several important updates. Read the full newsletter here for all the details! ow.ly/SfTq50Y93iP
The PUC is holding a public comment hearing next Tuesday, January 20th. Details and how to register: ow.ly/rT6s50XYjcb
NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez kick off the first podcast episode of 2026 looking at the state of housing, the political environment heading into a midterm year, and how builders and buyers are attempting to navigate the current market.
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