Housing and urban planning - The Durango Herald

Property taxes would more than triple for Colorado short-term rental owners under proposal

State Sen. Chris Hansen, a Denver Democrat, said the change is aimed at ensuring schools and fire departments have enough local funding

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bayfield town trustees discuss priorities for 2022 budget

Faster internet, workforce housing top list of key items to tackle

DATE: Oct 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango hires developer to assess cost of converting hotel to affordable housing

71-unit Best Western Inn & Suites could become city-owned property

DATE: Oct 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

City Council meets for second daylong discussion of workforce housing

Council wants to make an impact on home affordability for middle-income workers

DATE: Sep 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council advances mixed housing project off Florida Road

38-unit subdivision would offer amenities to new and surrounding residents

DATE: Sep 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stakeholders weigh in on how La Plata County should spend $11M in COVID-19 relief money

Community organizations highlight housing, pay for essential workers, mental health services

DATE: Sep 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

People at Purple Cliffs grow frustrated with talk of closing campsite

Campers, government officials and experts favor managed camp

DATE: Sep 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango receives no bids to update its affordable housing policy

City says it may look to update Fair Share Ordinance in-house

DATE: Sep 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council identifies money for workforce housing

Councilors discuss parameters for income range that would be targeted

DATE: Sep 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council to hold all-day work session to address workforce housing

Councilors hope to improve opportunities for lower-income bracket

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield pushes ahead with affordable housing plan, after batting down concerns

Trustees address rumors, questions from a few vocal community members

DATE: Aug 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

City Council decides to pursue affordable housing at Best Western site

Durango aims to convert hotel units into transitional housing

DATE: Aug 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News