Northern Colorado Affordable Housing Summit

COMMUNITY EVENT Presented by BizWest | October 21, 2026

Housing affordability is one of Northern Colorado’s most pressing challenges. Addressing it will take collaboration across our communities. Join BizWest for the 2026 Northern Colorado Affordable Housing Summit, bringing together business leaders, real estate developers, government officials and community stakeholders for a morning of discussion about the future of housing in our region. From rising construction costs and regulatory challenges to the availability of housing for our workforce, the summit will explore the issues affecting development and affordability, along with opportunities for public and private collaboration.

EVENT DETAILS Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Program: 8:25 a.m. – Noon Location: The Drake Centre 802 W. Drake Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 Presented by: BizWest Admission: Free for elected officials. See registration page for other ticket options.

2026 Summit Agenda 8:25–8:30 a.m. | Introductions & Overview

8:30–9:30 a.m. | Setting the Stage: A National Housing Outlook Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders, will examine economic conditions, inflation, interest rates and the outlook for housing affordability, with particular attention to residential construction and housing supply.

9:30–10 a.m. | Regional Outlook DJ Summers, Director of Communications and Research Operations at Common Sense Institute, will discuss the organization’s report, The Cost of Homebuilding in Colorado, examining how permit fees, taxes, impact fees, tap fees and other regulatory requirements affect new home prices.

10–11 a.m. | The Problem: Fees, Delays & Water A discussion of the challenges facing the building and development community, including costs, delays and water-related considerations.

11 a.m.–Noon | The Solution: Public & Private Collaboration A look at existing efforts to address housing challenges and where additional collaboration between the public and private sectors may be needed.

Housing challenges don’t stop at city limits. Neither should the conversation about solutions.

Whether you’re involved in housing, business, local government or community development, the summit offers an opportunity to hear different perspectives and participate in a regional conversation about housing affordability.

Be part of the conversation. REGISTER NOW Registration is managed by BizWest.