Bill to Increase Stock of Affordable Factory-Built Housing Passes Committee

SB25-002 would increase the supply of affordable housing by reducing regulatory barriers on factory-built structures like tiny homes and modular housing

DENVER, CO – Senators Tony Exum, Sr., D-Colorado Springs, and Jeff Bridges’, D-Arapahoe County, bill to increase the stock of affordable factory-built housing passed the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee yesterday. 

SB25-002 would increase the stock of affordable housing by reducing regulatory barriers to the construction, installation, and inspection of factory-built structures like tiny homes and modular housing. Modular housing is usually less expensive than traditional homes and can be assembled quicker, which can help expand permanent housing opportunities and build more affordable housing options. 

"Every Coloradan should be able to afford to live where they work," said Bridges. "We have an affordability crisis here in Colorado, and while there's no silver bullet for housing, there are silver BBs. This is one of them. Our bill will increase Colorado's housing stock by bringing down construction costs, giving more folks the opportunity to live where they work, raise a family, and call Colorado home.”

“Right now, the people that keep our communities running – teachers, nurses, and firefighters – can’t afford to live where they work,” said Exum. “Expanding opportunities for them and their families to thrive and grow together in a stable, safe environment is vital to strong, lasting success for Colorado communities.”

This bill would direct the State Housing Board in the Department of Local Affairs to develop regional building codes for factory-built structures by July 1, 2026. The new building codes would supersede current regulations only for factory-built structures. 

The bill heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee next for further consideration. Track the bill’s progress HERE.