Housing and urban planning

How are median earners buying homes in Southwest Colorado?

The HomesFund has helped hundreds of people with low- or no-interest loans

DATE: Jul 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Cortez searching for full-time, temporary affordable housing coordinator

The position will exist for two years and was created from a grant The city of Cortez is seeking a full-time, temporary affordable housing coordinator to take on the position for two years a...

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Colorado business lobbyists share key legislative wins during Eggs and Issues forum

Veto of wage theft and short-term rental bills deemed crucial for businesses

DATE: Jun 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio’s Rock Creek housing project to provide income qualified housing before end of year

Residents making under 80% of area median income will qualify for down payment assistance

DATE: Jun 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango considers higher fees for developers who opt out of affordable housing requirement

Changes to Fair Share program aim to increase supply

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers reject push to prevent local short-term rental rules from applying to backcountry huts, cabins

Senate Bill 213 draws ire of counties

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

15 ways housing, development and renters’ rights could change in Colorado this year

Democrats have advanced series of measures that would push cities to loosen development restrictions

DATE: Apr 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Mancos Common Press to offer housing to workers in Mancos

Housing applications are open until March 25

DATE: Mar 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

‘Compassion Center’ grows, meeting needs of Durango’s houseless

Community Compassion Outreach among several nonprofits trying to fill gaps in the care continuum

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. Gov asks for more collaboration with Mortgage Finance Authority to tackle homelessness, housing crisis

The state lacks at least 32,000 affordable housing units to meet demand, according to a recent MFA study

DATE: Feb 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Timber Age Systems based in Durango awarded state loan to build a factory

Company granted funding based on environmentally friendly approach to housing

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado short-term rental owners may protest plan to quadruple their taxes

A survey showed that a majority would reduce their rental nights if Senate Bill 33 passes

DATE: Feb 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News