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Habitat for Humanity Knox Court Homes

Habitat for Humanity will build 10 permanently affordable 99-year homeownership homes for low-income families on a vacant lot in Denver, with new sidewalks, alley improvements, storm drainage, a new bus stop and electrical extensions.1

Facts from City and County of Denver public records, each linked by number to its source; checked November 13, 2026. Section notes by ePlan.

At a glance

Where
3429 West 3rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80219, in the Barnum neighborhood of West Denver, near Knox Court.1
Size
10 homes (duplexes)1
Lead agency
City and County of Denver, the responsible entity; Mayor Mike Johnston is the certifying officer1
Review
Environmental assessment, with a finding of no significant impact1
Legal citation
24 CFR 58.40(g)(1); 40 CFR 1508.131
Status
Authorizing Officer certified form 7015.16 on December 29, 20251

Timeline

  1. Review start1
  2. Form 7015.15 certified by Certifying Officer1
  3. Form 7015.16 certified by Authorizing Officer1

Documents City and County of Denver published

What the documents say

HEROS ERR (EA, Part 58)

Description of the Proposed Project
Ten affordable 99-year homeownership homes on a vacant Habitat-owned lot, with sidewalks, alley improvements, storm drainage, a bus stop and electrical extensions, still at concept design.1
Statement of Purpose and Need
The project follows the City's West Area Plan of March 2023, which calls for diverse affordable housing options in West Denver neighborhoods including Barnum.1
Existing Conditions and Trends
Home prices rose sharply; the site is near Barnum Park, Weir Gulch Trail and a school, and the project replaces cracked sidewalks and adds one on West 3rd Avenue.1
Compliance with 24 CFR §50.4, §58.5 and §58.6 Laws and Authorities
Most authorities are met without steps; contamination needs mitigation for possible asbestos in soil, possible USTs and post-construction radon, while ozone emissions are under de minimis levels.1
Environmental Assessment Factors
Site zoned E-MU-2.5 and conforms to zoning; hazards rated minor adverse needing mitigation; other factors, including services, transportation and natural features, are rated no impact.1
Alternatives and No Action Alternative
No other locations were considered; the no-action alternative would leave the site as is and add no affordable housing, so it was not selected.1
Mitigation Measures and Conditions
The applicant must submit a soil management plan for possible asbestos to HOST before construction, report and remove any USTs found, and a plan was submitted October 27, 2026.1

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Sources

  1. HEROS ERR (EA, Part 58)cpd.hud.gov