State Lawmakers Tackle Housing Crisis

DENVER (CBS4)– There are three bills at the state Capitol focusing on the housing crisis in Colorado.
One proposal would establish dedicated state funding for affordable housing. Another includes tax free savings accounts for first time home buyers.
“We’re trying to make sure more Coloradans can be incentivized to save money for closing costs or down payment tax free,” said Rep. Crisanta Duran, a Democrat representing Denver.
The wait lists for affordable housing are long