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Colorado’s Housing Breakthrough | Fort Wayne News
In Colorado, rent is skyrocketing—demanding $36.44/hour to afford a basic two-bedroom, while the minimum wage is just $15.16, forcing workers to clock nearly 100 hours weekly to stay housed. Ranked 12th-least affordable nationally, the state’s housing crisis is being tackled with bold federal and local moves. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, passed in July 2026, empowers states to streamline permitting, expand ADUs, cap investor ownership at 350 units, and boost funding for affordable housing. Colorado’s already leading the way with policies like eliminating parking mandates near transit…
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