Housing and urban planning

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

Housing inventory declines as certain markets in Bayfield decrease in median price

Interest rates could lower into the 5%-6% range in 2024

DATE: Feb 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado could spend $18 million – and use a controversial legal power – to get ADUs built

Dozens of Colorado cities would have to allow the construction of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) under a bill proposed by state lawmakers. ADUs, also known as “granny flats,” are small, fre...

DATE: Jan 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango approves $1.88 million DOLA block grant for mortgage assistance

161 people housed in over 76 homes during 2019-23 grant contract period

DATE: Jan 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County opens wallet to prevent homelessness

A $500,000 loan will help nonprofit purchase Adventure Inn, convert it to bridge housing

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cost of living instills economic pessimism in Southwest Colorado residents

Economists break down what the state and county economies looked like in 2023

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The housing market has buoyed Colorado’s state budget. That may not last

It was the first major financial update for lawmakers since they approved $434 million in property tax cuts during the special legislative session in November

DATE: Dec 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A look at what’s top of mind for Colorado voters heading into the election year

A new poll shows that cost of living, crime and public safety, and housing affordability are what worry Coloradans the most

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado has a housing crisis. Could 3D-printed homes be a solution?

A set of nozzles squirt wet cement, swinging back and forth in a long line, squeezing out layer after layer. The result, at first, might look like some sort of cake – like icing at a bakery....

DATE: Nov 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cortez puts Southside Park plans on hold; housing effort to continue

Cortez will work with Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to figure out the next steps for housing on the 14-acre site

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Higher Purpose Homes close to having capital for modular factory in Mancos

Modular building company seeks state funding to provide affordable housing solutions

DATE: Oct 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News