The draft Lake City & Hinsdale County Housing Plan is now available for public comment.
Review the documents below and share your feedback using the comment form. Your input helps shape our community's housing future.
Comment period open through January 31, 2026
There are several ways to review and comment:
Your comments help us create a housing plan that works for our community. Reference specific pages or sections if helpful.
Prefer email? Send comments to sarah@westernspaces.co
Understanding our community's housing needs and developing actionable solutions
Our 2024 community surveys documented a housing crisis: 77% view housing availability as critical, 24 jobs unfilled due to housing shortages, and 1 in 5 households at risk of displacement. With only 28% of housing occupied year-round and 0% rental vacancy, immediate action is essential for community sustainability.
This plan identifies specific housing needs, outlines strategies for new construction and preservation, details funding options, and provides a clear implementation roadmap. The strategies are practical solutions designed for our unique mountain community context.
Community input drove every aspect of this plan. We completed comprehensive surveys with 97 households and 21 employers, held six public meetings across three phases, and gathered feedback through Steering Committee and Town/County work sessions. The draft plan is now available for public review and comment.
From community input to actionable strategy - follow our journey
Apr - Jun 2025
Surveys, data analysis, community input
Jul - Oct 2025
Goals, options, feasibility analysis
Nov - Dec 2025
Priorities, roles, launch plan
Click each phase to view presentations and documents
Meet the experts working on Lake City's housing solutions
