Wheat Ridge staff recommends assigning state ROFO/ROFR rights to Foothills to preserve affordable units

Sep 22, 2026

City staff told the council they had received three notices under new state rights for certain multifamily properties and recommended assigning those rights to Foothills Regional Housing so experts can act quickly to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing.

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City staff recommended the city assign newly created local rights — the right of first offer (ROFO) and right of first refusal (ROFR) established by recent state legislation — to Foothills Regional Housing so a regional partner can act within the tight statutory timelines.

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