RFP Info
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ARCH Community Housing Trust, a non-profit developer of affordable housing in Blaine County, is seeking proposals from qualified general contractors with significant experience in the construction of affordable housing to construct 6 units of townhome style housing in three buildings. Minority and Women owned businesses and Section 3 owned businesses […]
Until we make it uncomfortable for a small minority to derail housing, we will struggle.
A recent article in Powder Magazine highlighted the growing problem of affordable housing in ski towns. “A pervasive housing shortage is afflicting mountain towns from Stowe to Telluride. The issue is not just a question of locals being able to afford million-dollar homes—it’s also about availability.” Unfortunately, the one ski area to reduce the housing […]
Tax Reform — Federal Policy Impacting Affordable Housing
For the first time, the National Association of Home Builders has agreed to support converting the Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID) to a tax credit. By shifting the MID to a tax credit, all tax payers, not only those who itemize, can benefit. The tax credit also provides the same percentage cost reduction to all homeowners […]
Federal Budget — Federal Policy Impacting Affordable Housing
Federal Budget The Presidential Budget Proposal reduced funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by 14%. This would have eliminated funding for several key programs including the HOME program which has funded over 50 units of housing in Blaine County since 2009. Fortunately, Congress has not accepted the proposal, the current budget, which has […]
