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Colorado’s New Wildfire Code: What It Means for Real Estate, Development, and Costs in 2026
Colorado is in the middle of a significant shift in how homes are built in wildfire-prone areas. The Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC), adopted July 1, 2025, creates statewide minimum construction standards for properties located in designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. You can review the code here: https://dlg.colorado.gov/colorado-wildfire-resiliency-code Key Deadlines The timeline is critical. By April 1, 2026, all local governments must adopt the CWRC or
Ashley Kappel
3 days ago3 min read
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