26-1254: Approves the Department of Housing Stability’s one-year continuation plan for 2027 in accordance with the Denver Revised Municipal Code, citywide.

Description

Approves the Department of Housing Stability’s one-year continuation plan for 2027 in accordance with the Denver Revised Municipal Code, citywide.

Summary

The 2027 HOST Strategic Plan guides Denver’s Department of Housing Stability for one year while a state-required Housing Needs Assessment informs a longer-term plan beginning in 2028. Proposed legislation would require HOST to present the 2027 continuation plan and submit the next long-range plan by September 1, 2027. The plan affects renters, homeowners, people experiencing homelessness, developers, service providers, and City agencies. It targets 930 new and 490 preserved affordable units, lower housing cost burdens, higher homeownership, and assistance for at least 700 households at risk of homelessness. It also seeks to reduce homelessness, shelter 12,000 households, house 2,000 households, and serve 3,200 through rehousing programs. Progress will be tracked through housing and homelessness data systems, with community input and equity-focused strategies.