/tags/affordable-housing Affordable Housing en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:09:12 GMT /2024-12-16/how-will-mountain-west-states-solve-the-housing-crisis-its-a-hot-topic-among-governors Affordable housing is a top concern and was the topic of discussion during the Western Governors’ Association winter meeting in Las Vegas recently. They discussed a number of options. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:09:12 GMT /2024-12-16/how-will-mountain-west-states-solve-the-housing-crisis-its-a-hot-topic-among-governors Yvette Fernandez /news/2024-12-16/western-state-governors-eye-public-lands-for-affordable-housing-development State leaders discussed strategies to increase their state’s housing supply during meetings in Las Vegas last week. One idea includes using public land for affordable housing. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:53:36 GMT /news/2024-12-16/western-state-governors-eye-public-lands-for-affordable-housing-development Robert Tann, The Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /2024-12-06/in-pricey-western-towns-some-employers-are-getting-homes-trucked-in-from-factories-to-house-workers In Jackson, a state agency has found a way to stretch limited dollars by bringing in modular homes. This sped up the construction time by months and was a game changer for one family. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:46:20 GMT /2024-12-06/in-pricey-western-towns-some-employers-are-getting-homes-trucked-in-from-factories-to-house-workers Hanna Merzbach /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-14/how-creating-dorm-style-housing-units-out-of-unused-office-space-could-ease-denvers-housing-crisis An abundance of unused office space in Denver’s skyscrapers could be transformed into affordable living units. That’s the conclusion of a recent study that looked at converting unused office space to increase the available housing in the city. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-14/how-creating-dorm-style-housing-units-out-of-unused-office-space-could-ease-denvers-housing-crisis In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-12/junk-fees-from-landlords-can-add-hundreds-of-dollars-to-monthly-housing-costs-heres-how-tenants-can-fight-back Some renters have a beef with their landlords over something called junk fees. It’s a term for extra expenses landords charge on top of the rent. And the Colorado Attorney General’s Office has been cracking down on them. Hear more about junk fees, and what people can do about them, on today’s In the NoCo. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-12/junk-fees-from-landlords-can-add-hundreds-of-dollars-to-monthly-housing-costs-heres-how-tenants-can-fight-back In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /news/2024-11-10/report-colorados-housing-crisis-linked-to-billionaire-investors Denver's homeless population hit an all-time high in 2024 but there is actually no shortage of available housing units, according to a new report. Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-10/report-colorados-housing-crisis-linked-to-billionaire-investors Eric Galatas, Public °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ Service /news/2024-10-28/where-to-find-housing-on-your-ballot More than 7,100 Coloradans have responded to our Voter Voices survey and across the political spectrum, many of them said the cost of housing is a top concern. If you’re a voter who’s concerned about housing costs, here’s where your vote has the most impact. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-28/where-to-find-housing-on-your-ballot Megan Verlee, CPR °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /news/2024-09-11/boulder-county-weighs-moratorium-on-larger-homes-to-tackle-housing-costs-and-environmental-impact The proposed moratorium aims to curb the construction of oversized homes that drive up property taxes and strain resources, while the county explores additional regulations. It could ripple through the residential construction industry. John Herrick of the Boulder Reporting Lab said the push comes as the county deals with rising housing costs which make it more difficult for residents to afford a place to call home. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:24:33 GMT /news/2024-09-11/boulder-county-weighs-moratorium-on-larger-homes-to-tackle-housing-costs-and-environmental-impact John Herrick, Boulder Reporting Lab /news/2024-09-08/congress-farm-bill-fight-could-jeopardize-affordable-housing-efforts-in-colorados-tourism-towns A provision allowing U.S. Forest Service officials to lease their land to build housing provides a powerful tool for rural resort communities. Its fate could be decided by current spending negotiations. Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-08/congress-farm-bill-fight-could-jeopardize-affordable-housing-efforts-in-colorados-tourism-towns Robert Tann, Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /news/2024-08-17/mobile-home-parks-shelter-many-who-seek-low-costs-but-they-cant-keep-out-risk Housing costs have jumped in Boulder, Colorado. Can the state and city protect low-income residents? Sat, 17 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-17/mobile-home-parks-shelter-many-who-seek-low-costs-but-they-cant-keep-out-risk Elizabeth Trovall/Marketplace