DENVER - On March 20, 2025, Governor Polis joined members of the Denver community to break ground on new housing that includes 190 new affordable homes as well as a health clinic focused on serving American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals and families.

“In Colorado, we are committed to expanding housing options Coloradans can afford and expanding healthcare coverage that is accessible and affordable. It is initiatives like this that will help us reach Colorado’s housing goals and save people money on their healthcare. I look forward to seeing the new homes, and continuing our work to reduce costs and deliver more housing for all Coloradans,” said Governor Polis.

This effort is the result of the Colorado Division of Housing providing $5,640,000 through Prop 123 funding and a Housing Development Grant grant of $2,360,000 and a partnership between Mercy Housing, Denver Indian Health and Family Services (DIFHS), Native American Housing Circle (NAHC), and WellPower. The 190 new homes include 94 permanent supportive housing residences and 96 homes to fit families budgets, as well as the health clinic

Governor Polis has signed historic housing laws in partnership with the legislature to create more housing near transit lines, give Coloradans the freedom to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property, and eliminate unnecessary parking mandates that raise housing costs, and get rid of discriminatory occupancy limits. The Polis administration continues to be focused on expanding housing options for all Coloradans and creating more housing opportunities that Coloradans can afford, including through allowing more cost-effective, single-stair housing to be built and breaking down barriers for more modular housing that will save Coloradans money.