The Trump administration has floated the idea of selling federal public lands for reasons including balancing the federal budget and developing more affordable housing.
Housing
New Study Outlines Severity of the Teton Region’s Affordable Housing Crisis
A regional assessment tallied how much government agencies in the Jackson Hole area will need to invest to keep local workers living locally. The sum is in the billions of dollars.
Rising Property Taxes Risk Pushing Out Longtime Locals
One proposed solution that would put tax revenue back into citizens’ pockets will be debated during the upcoming state legislative session.
Durango’s Fort Lewis College Confronts Housing Crunch for Students, Faculty and Staff
The school is turning to civic partners and its own land for solutions.
In Southwest Colorado, the Only Homeless Shelter Within 40 Miles Can’t Help Everyone Who Needs it
As the cost of living skyrockets, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to maintain stable housing in many parts of the Mountain West.
One Way Mountain Towns are Trying to Provide Affordable Housing? Converting Old Hotels
The Ruby, a former bed-and-breakfast in Crested Butte, now houses seasonal workers in the Colorado ski town.
Colorado Mobile Home Co-ops Aim to Keep Costs Down
But the resident-owned model comes with challenges and limitations.
‘Real Estate is Our Coal:’ Teton County Officials Lobby for Real Estate Transfer Tax
A joint committee in the Wyoming State Legislature voted to sponsor a county opt-in to a 1% tax on property sales–if a majority of local residents vote for it.
Victor Trailer Park Evictions Spark Long Legal Battle
KHOL interviewed High Country News reporter Nick Bowlin about the fallout from the expansion of the Teton Valley Resort.
