AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN STEAMBOAT: BROWN RANCH TO PROVIDE THOUSANDS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FOR STEAMBOAT LOCALS
by steamboatsir | Oct 11, 2021 The challenge of finding affordable housing for workers in mountain towns is nothing new, but pandemic trends have created a perfect storm for what has become a true housing crisis in Steamboat. Increased demand and limited supply have driven real estate prices to astronomical heights, making it even more difficult for our local workforce to afford housing. “Since the pandemic hit in 2020, the housing crisis has affected all income levels, not just low income,” says Sheila Henderson, Community Outreach Coordinator, Yampa Valley Housing Authority. “Even people in higher income brackets still cannot afford to move here, and as a result, we’re seeing a serious labor shortage and local businesses are really struggling. Basically, if you want to buy a single family home in Steamboat, you need…