Housing and urban planning

Renters don’t benefit from property tax cuts, experts tell Colorado legislative panel

New apartments stand south of the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. (Nathaniel Minor/CPR News)Nathaniel Minor/CPR News Experts told Colorado’s property…

October 27, 2024

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Residents remain frustrated with public input process for Head Start relocation

plans for new building showcased at library

October 24, 2024

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Randomized lottery sets pecking order for Durango workforce housing unit

prequalified homebuyers want to close on $399,000 townhome

October 23, 2024

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Ignacio School District housing a boon for employees

rent, proximity to schools helping recruit and retain staff members

October 18, 2024

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Durango, HomesFund to conduct second lottery on city-owned townhouse

qualified applications have applied to purchase unit at Animas City Park Overlook

October 12, 2024

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Durango developer says changes to zoning policy will surely encourage more affordable housing

new rules, builders must build units or pay elevated fee

October 3, 2024

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Vacancy tax proposal rubs some second homeowners the wrong way

call for fewer short-term and vacation rentals

September 19, 2024

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Durango resumes lease for Head Start relocation

addresses neighbors’ parking concerns

September 13, 2024

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Upper Pine fire to decide whether to waive impact fees on some developments

comment period will end Tuesday; if approved, waiver would apply to deed-restricted units

September 12, 2024

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This new Cortez home is made of foam

nontraditional build will be move-in ready by the end of the month

September 7, 2024

Regional News

Farm Bill fight could jeopardize affordable housing efforts in tourism towns

A provision allowing U.S. Forest Service officials to lease land provides a powerful tool for rural resort communities

September 6, 2024

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First five Pine River Commons townhome units now on market

Bayfield development looks to have buyers move into units by final week of October

September 6, 2024

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Durango-area officials tell Hickenlooper housing partnership is working well, but federal support needed

U.S. senator says workers need higher wages

August 30, 2024

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Durango City Council sets Sept. 4 public hearing for Head Start proposal

Residents opposing city’s handling of project process assured they’ve been heard

August 24, 2024

Regional News

How scammers target your biggest financial asset – your home

estate agent offers tips on how to avoid falling prey to scams

August 19, 2024

Local News

Two Durango projects receive housing catalyst fund money

View Mobile Home Park Co-op secures another round of funding

August 18, 2024

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Residents ‘elated’ city of Durango agreed to split Head Start project into two proposals

Announcement comes day after library neighborhood meeting with mayor

August 17, 2024

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Manufactured housing: An untapped economic opportunity for Southwest Colorado?

9 has a lack of affordable housing. Some think manufactured housing is part of the solution

August 16, 2024

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City-owned townhome near Animas City Park in Durango returns to market

Randomized selection process to be used to choose eligible purchaser

August 16, 2024

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La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

question would go to voters in November

August 12, 2024

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Residents near library ask City Council to apply brakes on Head Start proposal

officials acknowledge public engagement needs work; next meeting will focus on listening

August 8, 2024

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Residents blast city of Durango for its (lack of) public process in neighborhood development decisions

40 neighbors near library grilled planners

August 6, 2024

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Durango’s Head Start, workforce housing proposal subject of Monday public meeting

'Opaque’ process causes residents to question project transparency

August 2, 2024

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Land trust plans to build permanent homes for trailer park residents in west Durango

Residents apprehensive but optimistic about becoming homeowners

July 31, 2024