Colorado Lawmakers Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Federal Housing Cuts

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and Colorado U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow, and Brittany Pettersen, are calling for answers on the Trump administration's cuts to federal housing support for Coloradans. The lawmakers are concerned about the impact of staff reductions and the lease termination of the HUD Denver Regional Office on families relying on housing services. The office serves millions of families in Colorado and across the country, processing billions in federal housing financing.

Key Takeaways:

• The HUD Denver Regional Office is facing staff reductions of 50% since January, with the lease termination set for September 30, 2025.
• The office supports millions of Americans through federal housing programs, including the HUD Region 8 hub, the Denver Homeownership Center, and Western Regional multifamily operations.
• Lawmakers demand that Secretary Scott Turner maintain current staffing levels and preserve critical housing programs that serve millions of Americans.
• The GSA issued a formal notice on February 25, 2025, stating that HUD will vacate its office space in Denver on September 30, 2025.
• The Denver Regional Office is participating in the GSA's Space Match program, which aims to address office space shortages, making the lease termination puzzling.
• Lawmakers request a comprehensive analysis of how additional cuts would affect federal housing operations nationwide and for information on alternative arrangements to ensure service continuity.
• They also request a written response by September 12, 2025, regarding HUD's proposed plans for the Denver Regional Office lease expiration and any staffing reductions.

Statistics:

• The HUD Denver Regional Office serves millions of families in Colorado and across the country.
• The office processes billions in federal housing financing.
• Since January, the office has reduced staff by 50% through the deferred resignation program and the removal of probationary employees.
• An additional 50% staff reduction would create immediate harm to Coloradans across the state who rely on the housing services provided by this office.
• Families waiting for housing vouchers would face longer delays and reduced support.
• First-time homebuyers, veterans, and working families seeking FHA-insured mortgages would encounter processing delays.

Sources:

• Bennet, Hickenlooper, DeGette, Neguse, Crow, and Pettersen. (August 26, 2025). Letter to Secretary Scott Turner. Retrieved from