Housing and urban planning

Local News

Animas City residents support ADUs

Majority backs secondary units; city officials considering rules

January 23, 2015

Local News

Outsmarting their debt

lower housing costs, creativity, sacrifice are key

January 15, 2015

Business

The big squeeze

resort towns, horsepower of the rich elbow out the middle class

January 13, 2015

Local News

If they come, where will they live?

planners estimate 900 new units will be needed in the next 8 years to meet the current level of growth

January 3, 2015

Business

More housing needed to temper cost

looking to encourage development

December 13, 2014

Local News

Fees for extra units reduced

Maximum penalty drops from $10,000 to $7,339

December 9, 2014

Local News

Debate starts on accessory units in Animas City

It was the first meeting in a public process that will last through March 31, 2015, and end with a…

November 17, 2014

Local News

Public meetings on ADUs planned

The city will be hosting a public information meeting Nov. 13 to answer residentsâ€™ questions and take feedback on the…

November 10, 2014

Local News

Are new city fees piling up?

Trolley, rafting, utilities’ costs could increase

November 2, 2014

Local News

Vacation rental enforcement ramping up

fine goes out – but for only $200

October 28, 2014

Local News

City eases rules for extra units

built before 1989 not liable for any fees

October 7, 2014

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes get $900,000 grant for water lines, road for family homes

As Shiprock looms in the background, water flows through the Towaoc Canal. The Ute Mountain Ute Housing Authority received a…

October 6, 2014

Local News

Affordable housing group marks 10th anniversary

It will host a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave., according to…

October 1, 2014

Local News

Few vacation-rental permits left

searching Web looking for scofflaws

September 18, 2014

Local News

Grant will help with affordable housing in county

$81,000 annual income needed for a median-priced house

September 11, 2014

Local News

Council tackles housing rules

fees are under discussion

August 26, 2014

Local News

Housing options sought for aging population

Advocate says keeping older Coloradans in their homes pays off

August 14, 2014

Local News

Durango unveils ADU enforcement proposal

Incentives for those who voluntarily register

July 10, 2014

Business

Regional foreclosures continue to decline

Colorado, the rate hits pre-recession level

July 4, 2014

John Peel

Vet thrown a lifeline

programs keep Durangoan from homelessness

April 12, 2014

Local News

Planning Commission approves land-use code

rules have been 4 years in the making

January 14, 2014

Local News

Land-use meetings postponed

Both Wednesday’s public meeting, scheduled to take place at the Durango Public Library, and today’s Planning Commission meeting, slated to…

December 4, 2013

Local News

Housing alliance fills gap

Program makes homeownership reality for qualifiers

November 5, 2013

Local News

Affordable housing project on slate

Development would offer 50 low-rent apartments

September 25, 2013