Vibrant Denver Bond Kicks Off Santa Fe Streetscapes Project Published on August 11, 2026 Denver’s Department of Finance (DOF) today announced that the Vibrant Denver Bond team, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), has kicked off the Santa Fe Streetscapes project, which will deliver over $29 million in large-scale improvements to Santa Fe Drive between 6th and 8th Avenues in Denver’s historic Santa Fe Arts District. Tagged as: , Finance
Denver Local Minimum Wage Adjusts to $19.84 per Hour for 2027 Published on August 06, 2026 The City and County of Denver’s local minimum wage will increase to $19.84 from $19.29 beginning on January 1, 2027. The minimum wage for tipped food and beverage workers will be $16.82 per hour, up from $16.27 per hour in 2026, provided they earn at least $3.02 in actual tips. Tagged as: , Finance
DMV Service Changes Start August 3 Published on July 14, 2026 Denver Motor Vehicle today announced that the “rolling closures” of DMV locations will come to an end on Monday, August 3. The Tremont DMV at 2855 Tremont Place will also transition to a Commercial Vehicle Dealer and Fleet Center only. Tagged as: , Finance
Vibrant Bond Approved to Buy Old CDLE Office for Affordable Housing Published on June 01, 2026 Denver’s Department of Finance (DOF) today announced that Denver City Council has approved a $4.5 million purchase of 251 E. 12th Ave. in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood for future affordable housing, marking the first affordable housing project for the Vibrant Denver Bond. Tagged as: , Finance
Vibrant Denver Bond Delivers $20 Million for Community Health Center Published on May 04, 2026 This afternoon, Denver City Council unanimously approved the Funding Assignment Agreement (FAA) between the city and Denver Health for the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center, allocating $20 million to Denver Health for the center. This project was approved by voters as part of the Vibrant Denver Bond. Tagged as: , Finance
Denver Begins Budget Planning for 2027 Published on April 28, 2026 The City and County of Denver today announced the start of its 2027 budget planning. This is a process that occurs annually from May 1 through September 15, when the first draft of a proposed 2027 city budget will be released. Tagged as: , Budget, Finance, News
Denver Publishes Annual Reports for Elevate, RISE Bond Programs Published on April 16, 2026 The Denver Department of Finance (DOF) today announced it has published 2025 annual reports for the Elevate and RISE Denver bond programs, where residents can review the overall status of each bond program, including project milestones, financial information, and achievements to date. Tagged as: , Finance
Denver Launches Vibrant Denver Bond Interactive Dashboard Published on April 06, 2026 The city today announced the launch of an online dashboard that allows Denverites to track the status of all Vibrant Denver bond projects. Users are able to access details of each project’s scope, schedule, and budget. As the bond program continues to advance, the city will also share opportunities for residents to provide input and feedback on specific projects. Tagged as: , Finance
Denver Issues $410 Million in First Tranche of Vibrant Bond Funds Published on March 05, 2026 Today, the Denver Department of Finance (DOF) has completed the initial sale of Vibrant Denver Bonds, which was approved by voters in November 2025 and by City Council in February 2026. This first tranche of $410 million, which closed today, will allow the city to fulfill its promise to voters of getting started on all bond projects in 2026. Tagged as: , Finance
Jonathan Norloff to Serve as Denver's New County Assessor Published on February 12, 2026 The City and County of Denver’s Department of Finance today announced the hiring of Jonathan Norloff as County Assessor. Norloff will begin his role on February 22, 2026. Tagged as: , Finance, News