Housing Action Plan Virtual Open House

Archuleta County Housing Action Plan - Virtual Open House

Couldn't make it to the January 21 open house? You can still participate.

Explore the Interactive Housing Story!

Follow five example households as they navigate Archuleta County's housing market. Learn about local housing data, see what's already being done, and share your priorities for the Housing Action Plan.

Your input helps shape the strategies we'll develop over the coming months

UPDATE: Archuleta Regional Housing Action Plan — Session One Recap

On January 21–22, the Town of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County kicked off the community engagement process for the Regional Housing Action Plan. About 40 community members attended the first Open House, and roughly 20 stakeholders participated in the first Strategy Working Group session.
What We Heard

Across both events and online responses, several themes came through clearly:

• Rental housing is urgent. With vacancy near zero and median rents above $2,700/month, expanding rental supply was the top priority.
• Zoning and land use reform matter. Community members — including local developers — identified outdated zoning as a barrier to building the housing Archuleta County needs.
• Middle-income workers are squeezed. Many households earn too much to qualify for assistance but too little to afford market-rate housing.
• Seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities need more options. Attendees emphasized housing for special populations alongside workforce needs.
• Employers feel the impact. Sixty percent of local employers cite housing as a barrier to hiring and retaining workers.

At the Strategy Working Group session, members reviewed housing data, discussed a draft vision for the plan, and evaluated policy tools ranging from dedicated housing funds to inclusionary zoning. Every tool presented received broad support — the group signaled willingness to consider multiple approaches.

What's Next

We're compiling all input from the Open House, Strategy Working Group, and online responses to shape the next round of engagement. Session Two will dig deeper into specific strategies — including zoning reform, rental development incentives, and regional partnerships.

Resources

• Strategy Working Group read ahead packet: Background data, community profile, and discussion questions provided to working group members
• Slides from the January 22 Strategy Working Group session

Your input matters — if you weren't able to attend, you can share your priorities through the Interactive Housing Story.