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Housing Catalyst has been building community in Northern Colorado since 1971. The agency, formerly known as the Fort Collins Housing Authority, was formed with a resolution by the Fort Collins City Council who appointed the first Board of Commissioners.

As a mission-driven real estate developer, Housing Catalyst forges public-private partnerships to build and preserve affordable homes in Northern Colorado. The agency owns, manages, or was instrumental in the creation of more than 1,600 local residences, making it the community leader in sustainable, long-term affordable housing solutions. Housing Catalyst administers rental assistance to more than 1,500 local families each year, moving people out of homelessness, stabilizing families, and improving lives. Resident services empower and equip residents for success by providing resources, community-building events, and the JumpStart self-sufficiency program. The agency serves thousands of community members annually, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children.

Through intergovernmental agreements, Housing Catalyst administers programs for the Larimer County Housing Authority and the Wellington Housing Authority in addition to their work for Fort Collins.

Leadership, advocacy, and policies for governing operations are vested in the Board of Commissioners.

Every voice matters when it comes to our local elections.  For the 2025 election, Fort Collins will be moving to ranked voting as approved by voters in 2022.  Ranked voting is a method that allows voters to rank multiple candidates in a race in their order of preference.  This will be used for all Council races (Mayor and Councilmembers) that have at least 3 candidates running for office.  Our challenge is to make sure the community understands this change in voting method and that voters are prepared to fill out ballots in a different way.  We need your help spreading the word and guiding people through this change.  Are you interested in helping with this important task

Gathers information from local youth, other groups, organizations and agencies regarding youth-oriented issues.

• This board meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.