Housing

RESEARCH

Land Use & Zoning in Jefferson County

A number of pending bills in the state legislature could expand housing opportunities in Jefferson County.

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Housing Financing 101: Affordable Housing in Jefferson County

An overview of the prohibitive factors that stand in the way of making housing affordable in Jefferson County.

Everything Starts With A Home

Affordable housing is intricately connected to pivotal kitchen table concerns, like education, health, and overall community stability.

Dispelling Common Myths About Affordable Housing

We help dispel some commonly held beliefs that have become myths in the housing realm.

PERSONAL STORIES

The Many Faces of the Jeffco Housing Affordability Crisis: The scarcity of affordable housing in Jefferson County affects a wide range of people in a variety of situations. Who are they? People who work service jobs, college students, retirees, people with disabilities, people who have left homelessness behind, and people who work in certain professions, like teaching, or are at earlier points in their careers. This blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis. 