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Adams County to certify 90‑day fast‑track review to pursue Prop 123 planning grant
Summary
County staff said Adams County meets the 90‑day fast‑track review criteria for eligible affordable housing applications and will bring a resolution to the board seeking a state Prop 123 grant (up to $45,000); the county also reported an additional $65,000 Strong Communities planning award.
Adams County staff told the board the county’s development‑review processes meet the state’s 90‑day expedited review criteria for eligible affordable housing applications and that a formal resolution will be posted for a public hearing later this month to pursue a Proposition 123 planning grant.
Melissa Sherry and Jen Rudder described the certification process and noted the county’s work to front‑load conceptual review comments and to use existing workflow tools (Excella) to meet timelines. Rudder and staff said the resolution will document the county’s applicable application types and timelines and will be brought to a public hearing on June 23 for a signed certification to the Department of Local Affairs.
Staff also reported the county received an additional $65,000 from the Strong Communities Planning Grant, which provides flexibility to use Prop 123 proceeds alongside other planning funds. Commissioners asked whether the funding could support customer‑facing permitting dashboards and front‑loading conceptual reviews; staff said both uses are eligible if tied to housing planning and development‑review improvements.
Ending note: staff said they will submit the resolution by the June 30 state deadline and return to the board with a plan for allocating any grant proceeds.
