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No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. CHAFFEE HOUSING AUTHORITY DONATIONS Thank you for supporting the Chaffee Housing Authority. Your donation helps us continue our work improving access to housing in Chaffee County. We could not do this without you! Haz una donación Please fill out the information below. Frecuencia Una vez Una vez Mensualmente Mensualmente Monto $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $250 $250 $500 $500 Otro Otro 0/100 Comentario (opcional) Donar: $25

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. NECESIDADES DE VIVIENDA Esta instantánea de las necesidades de vivienda en el condado de Chaffee, Colorado, se preparó como una actualización de la Evaluación y estrategia de necesidades de vivienda del condado de Chaffee, que se completó en el verano de 2016. Tiene la intención de apoyar y guiar el tiempo, el esfuerzo y la financiación futuros destinados a la producción de viviendas para trabajadores. Los datos presentados subrayan la amplitud y la intensidad del problema de la vivienda en todo el condado de Chaffee. La falta de viviendas disponibles y asequibles para la fuerza laboral local está afectando negativamente la economía local y la capacidad de las personas para vivir y trabajar en la comunidad. La coordinación y colaboración entre la Autoridad de Vivienda de Chaffee, el condado de Chaffee, la ciudad de Salida, el pueblo de Buena Vista, el pueblo de Poncha Springs, los empleadores, las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, los desarrolladores/constructores y los residentes ya está en marcha. Este estudio proporciona datos actualizados sobre la cantidad, la ubicación, la tenencia, el número de habitaciones y el precio de las viviendas necesarias para que los residentes y empleados locales prosperen. Además, consulte nuestro Plan Estratégico para conocer las formas en que estamos planeando abordar estos problemas. RENTAL UNITS OWNERSHIP UNITS

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. PLAN ESTRATEGICO La Autoridad de Vivienda de Chaffee (CHA) es una organización pública independiente, formada en octubre de 2020 a través de un acuerdo conjunto entre el condado de Chaffee, la ciudad de Salida y el pueblo de Buena Vista. El trabajo de la CHA se enfoca únicamente en aumentar las viviendas asequibles en todo el condado. Este Plan Estratégico 2022-2026, el primero de la organización, fue desarrollado por el personal y la junta inaugural en medio de una crisis de vivienda sin precedentes que afecta al condado de Chaffee, que se ha complicado y exacerbado por la pandemia de COVID-19. Estas amenazas duales han hecho que este plan sea más urgente, incluso cuando lo que está en juego ha aumentado para aquellos que luchan por vivir en el condado. Esta hoja de ruta estratégica sirve como guía para los próximos cinco años de operaciones de la organización. Fue informado directamente por aportes de la comunidad, incluida la encuesta más reciente de CHA que recopiló comentarios de casi 300 residentes con problemas de vivienda. También pretende reflejar las prioridades y las colaboraciones con el gobierno local, los grupos comunitarios y los líderes empresariales, todos los cuales también están trabajando para garantizar que los trabajadores y las familias locales, los más afectados por la escasez de viviendas asequibles y seguras en nuestra comunidad: tener un lugar al que llamar hogar.

The Chaffee Housing Authority envisions a community with housing opportunities that are affordable for all residents. We envision a workforce that can live locally & fully participate in our community, contributing to a strong & resilient economy. RECURSOS PARA PROPIETARIOS Chaffee County’s Rental Deposit Guarantee Program (RDGP) offers security deposit assistance to residents of Chaffee County who are seeking to enter a new rental housing lease agreement. Approved applicants receive assistance (in an amount equal to the security deposit, not to exceed $1,500) via a Promissory Note (not cash) for the landlord, and an interest-free Repayment Agreement (“Payment Plan”) for the tenant. RDGP assistance is intended to reduce the upfront costs associated with a new rental housing lease agreement. Income Eligibility Guidelines RDGP assistance is available to Chaffee County residents who earn up to 120% of the Area Median Income: In order to be eligible for the Rental Deposit Guarantee Program, the applicant’s household must meet the income eligibility guidelines above, be able to maintain the monthly rental fee on the unit, be able to complete the RDGP Payment Plan within up to 12 months (not to exceed the initial term of the lease), never have defaulted on a prior RDGP Payment Plan, and be able to provide all of the following: an accurate, complete and legible application; documentation of all income and expenses; positive references from previous landlords; a written legal lease from the new landlord; a signed RDGP landlord form (stating that the new landlord understands the RDGP and is willing to participate in the program knowing that they will not receive cash upfront). Applicants may be denied if: they do not submit an accurate, complete and legible application with the required supporting documentation; they do not meet the income eligibility guidelines; the Chaffee Housing Authority is unable to verify their employment or income; it is determined that they cannot afford the rental unit; they have a prior history of damaging rental housing; they have consistently failed to pay rent in the past; they have failed to pay and/or defaulted on a prior RDGP Repayment Agreement (“Payment Plan”). The RDGP is not an emergency assistance program; the application process may require 10 or more business days to complete, beginning the date a completed application, with all supporting documentation, is received. If you have any questions, please call the Rental Deposit Guarantee Program at ‪719-920-3497. If you are interested in learning more about the RDGP, please fill out the information below: Thank you for providing us with your information, we look forward to working with you on the Rental Deposit Guarantee Program. We will contact you to verify eligibility and have you fill out an application. If you have questions, please contact us at 719-920-3497.

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. NECESIDADES DE VIVIENDA Esta instantánea de las necesidades de vivienda en el condado de Chaffee, Colorado, se preparó como una actualización de la Evaluación y estrategia de necesidades de vivienda del condado de Chaffee, que se completó en el verano de 2016. Tiene la intención de apoyar y guiar el tiempo, el esfuerzo y la financiación futuros destinados a la producción de viviendas para trabajadores. Los datos presentados subrayan la amplitud y la intensidad del problema de la vivienda en todo el condado de Chaffee. La falta de viviendas disponibles y asequibles para la fuerza laboral local está afectando negativamente la economía local y la capacidad de las personas para vivir y trabajar en la comunidad. La coordinación y colaboración entre la Autoridad de Vivienda de Chaffee, el condado de Chaffee, la ciudad de Salida, el pueblo de Buena Vista, el pueblo de Poncha Springs, los empleadores, las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, los desarrolladores/constructores y los residentes ya está en marcha. Este estudio proporciona datos actualizados sobre la cantidad, la ubicación, la tenencia, el número de habitaciones y el precio de las viviendas necesarias para que los residentes y empleados locales prosperen. Además, consulte nuestro Plan Estratégico para conocer las formas en que estamos planeando abordar estos problemas.

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. CONTACTAR CONTÁCTENOS Primer nombre Apellido Correo electrónico Mensaje Enviar Click here to download CONSULTAS Para cualquier consulta, duda o comentarios, favor llamar al: 719-530-2590 o llenar el siguiente formulario CHA - Edificio Touber 448 E 1st Street Salida, CO 81201 info@chaffeehousingauthority.org Teléfono: 719-530-2590

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. BOARD OF DIRECTOR APPLICATION Thank you for your interest in the Chaffee Housing Authority Board of Directors. Please review the CHA Board Member job description and expectations prior to submitting your application. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a full-time resident of Chaffee County. Applicants to the City of Salida must reside within Salida city limits. Must be willing to commit 2-4 hours per week and attend monthly meetings in person. To Apply Please fill out the web form below and upload a letter of interest with a current resume. The letter of interest should address (1) your relevant experience, (2) introduce yourself with a little bit about you, (3) your understanding of what the CHA does, and (4) what you understand the role of a board member would be and (5) your reasons for wanting to join the CHA Board. If you are unable to utilize the web form, you may drop off a paper copy of this application, your letter, and resume at the CHA office located at 230 W 16th Street, Suite C in Salida (behind Soul Craft Brewery) or send it via email to the CHA Vice Chair, eric.warner@chaffeehousingauthority.org Apply to the Board First name* Last name* Email* Phone Which jurisdiction do you live in? City of Salida Chaffee County (unincorporated) Town of Buena Vista Town of Poncha Springs Which board vacancy position are you applying for? City of Salida Chaffee County Town of Buena Vista CHA At Large I am not clear and would like guidance Upload your Letter of Interest and Resume Upload File Submit

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. ARCHIVED MEETING MINUTES & RECORDINGS This list of minutes and recordings is archived. The CHA minutes from September 2025 forward are in the CHA Board Calendar . The board formally adopted a procedure for meeting recordings in February 2025. 08.15.24 Meeting Minutes 07.18.24 Meeting Minutes 06.25.24 Meeting Minutes 05.16.24 Meeting Minutes 05.01.24 Special Meeting Minutes 04.18.24 Meeting Minutes 04.04.24 Special Meeting Minutes 03.26.24 Special Meeting Minutes 03.21.24 Meeting Minutes 03.07.24 Special Meeting Minutes 02.22.24 Meeting Minutes 01.18.24 Meeting Minutes 12.21.23 Meeting Minutes 11.30.23 Training - No Minutes 11.16.23 Meeting Minutes 11.15.23 Work Session Minutes 10.19.23 Meeting Minutes 09.21.23 Meeting Minutes 08.17.23 Meeting Minutes 07.20.23 Meeting Minutes 06.15.23 Meeting Minutes 05.18.23 Meeting Minutes 04.20.23 Meeting Minutes 03.16.23 Meeting Minutes 02.16.23 Meeting Minutes 01.19.23 Meeting Minutes 09.19.24 Recording 08.15.24 Recording 07.18.24 Recording N/A 06.25.24 Recording 05.16.24 Recording 05.01.24 Special Mtg Recording #1 05.01.24 Special Mtg Recording #2 04.18.24 Recording 04.04.24 Special Mtg Recording #1 04.04.24 Special Mtg Recording #2 03.26.24 Special Mtg Recording #1 03.26.24 Special Mtg Recording #2 03.21.24 Recording #1 03.21.24 Recording #2 03.07.24 Special Mtg Recording #1 03.07.24 Special Mtg Recording #2 02.22.24 Recording #1 02.22.24 Recording #2 02.22.24 Recording #3 01.18.24 Recording 12.21.23 Recording 11.30.23 Board Training Recording 11.16.23 Recording 11.15.23 Work Session Recording 10.19.23 Recording N/A 09.21.23 Recording 08.17.23 Recording 07.20.23 Recording 06.15.23 Recording 05.18.23 Recording N/A 04.20.23 Re cording N/A 03.16.23 Recording N/A 02.16.23 Recording N/A 01.19.23 Recording N/A

The Chaffee Housing Authority envisions a community with housing opportunities that are affordable for all residents. We envision a workforce that can live locally & fully participate in our community, contributing to a strong & resilient economy. Chaffee Housing Authority Overview Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) is an independent public organization, formed in 2020 through a joint agreement between Chaffee County, the City of Salida, and the Town of Buena Vista. CHA’s purpose is to be a community leader partnering for inclusive and secure housing. CHA envisions a thriving community with housing for all. CHA’s mission is delivering housing units and stability through partner-driven development, education and advocacy, and impactful programming. Partner-driven Development: By the end of 2024, CHA’s goal is to add 75 deed-restricted, rental units (13.6% of the 2027 need identified in the 2022 Housing Needs Assessment prepared by CHA) to Chaffee County by constructing Jane’s Place and supporting the lease up of The Midland Apartments (formerly known as Carbonate Street) in partnership with Fading West. The Midland Apartments (formerly known as Carbonate Street) : CHA entered into a special limited partnership with Fading West in 2023 to provide sales and property tax abatement to the Midland Apartments development. The Midland Apartments is a 60-unit deed-restricted affordable housing project with 30 studio, 24 one-bedroom, and 6 two-bedroom units that will serve the workforce and residents of Chaffee County making 80-120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). CHA will be responsible for the third-party employment verification of the tenants at The Midland Apartments. Jane’s Place : CHA is also developing and will manage Jane’s Place, a unique, mixed-use development located in Salida. Without debrucing, CHA will have to return millions of dollars of state grants making it extremely difficult for CHA to construct Jane's Place. Learn more here. The development will consist of four buildings that will deliver 17 flexible housing units as well as a nonprofit coworking and social enterprise space. The housing units were designed with direct input from community members and organizations to serve folks in transition needing affordable housing. Residents will include homeless individuals and families, AmeriCorps volunteers, and County workforce making between 80% and 100% of the AMI. Jane’s Place will also be home to a social enterprise coffee shop that serves as a workforce development learning space for neurodiverse adults and a nonprofit coworking space with meeting rooms. The combined focus of flexible housing, workforce development, and nonprofit capacity building - nestled in a larger mixed-use development in the heart of Salida’s rural community truly will bring people together, foster connections, and provide infrastructure to foster a more deeply connected community for years to come. Other Development Partnerships : CHA also aims to add an additional 75 deed restricted, rental units to be built in the next three years by securing formal, diverse developer partnerships. As of January 2024, CHA is currently in talks with three different developers to form these partnerships - one in Salida, one in Buena Vista, and one in Chaffee County. CHA applied for a land banking grant in 2023 with the developer in Chaffee County to acquire a two-acre parcel. The 505 Apartments : CHA entered into a contract to purchase The 505 Apartments in May 2024 to keep it from becoming another property where rents nearly double after being sold to private investors. Voters must pass the ballot measure in November 2024 in order for CHA to close on the property and preserve the 19 affordable units. The 505 Apartments is a 19-unit affordable housing project with 3 one-bedroom, and 16 two-bedroom units. It is currently fully occupied and houses 32 Salida residents. CHA has raised $1.9 million in low-interest state loan funds to help with the purchase. If the ballot initiative passes and CHA is able to close on The 505, it will be able to preserve the apartments as permanently affordable to residents making between 80-140% AMI. Education & Advocacy: CHA is heavily involved with education and advocacy work in Chaffee County. CHA leadership routinely advocates in front of local jurisdictions for local policy and land use decisions that benefit affordable housing and on behalf of affordable housing development projects. CHA partnered to form the Housing Solutions Coalition with the Chaffee County Community Foundation, the Chaffee Housing Trust, and the Chaffee County EDC to advocate for housing as the top issue facing Chaffee County. The Coalition joined together to elevate the message that the time is now to find housing solutions, believing that we can make our community a place where all members can thrive by working together. CHA also provides information for homeowners, tenants and landlords on its website and has a speaker series on Housing & Health available to the public and through KHEN, our local public radio station, known as We Are Chaffee . CHA also serves as an information hub for both tenants and landlords regarding Fair Housing laws and resources for lease mediation. Impactful Programming: CHA’s programming efforts includes managing deed restrictions for the Salida Inclusionary Housing Program, leading the Continuum of Care (CoC), providing housing navigation services, and operating the Rental Deposit Guarantee Program. Inclusionary Housing Program : CHA collaborates with the City of Salida in their campaign to maintain and develop housing that is affordable. As the City and local developers build deed-restricted Inclusionary Housing, both rentals and ownership units, CHA qualifies potential residents for each opportunity. These opportunities are restricted to folks who reside and work in Chaffee County and make a certain area median income level. Continuum of Care (CoC) : A Continuum of Care is a model of service where community organizations partner to connect unhoused or housing insecure clients with resources appropriate to their situations. CHA started the CoC in Chaffee County. The organizations that meet regularly in Chaffee County’s CoC include CHA, the Department of Human Services, Chaffee Hospitality Inc., the school districts, Veterans Services, SolVista Health, Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments and the Alliance. If a family or individual loses their housing, the CoC organizations collaborate to support them in identifying both short-term and long-term housing solutions and providing support in other areas such as household goods, health care navigation, mental health resources, and assistance with replacing or securing vital documents. Housing Navigation Services are available to all community members regarding all housing resources, from those experiencing homelessness to those looking to buy inclusionary or deed-restricted homes. CHA is a hub of housing information for tenants, landlords, homeowners and homebuyers. Rental Deposit Guarantee Program : CHA also operates the Rental Deposit Guarantee Program that provides a zero interest loan to a tenant for their security deposit on a new lease. Approved tenants repay the loan over the course of the lease. The RDGP is intended to reduce the upfront costs associated with a new rental housing lease agreement and is available to Chaffee County residents who earn up to 120% of the Area Median Income.

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. NUESTRO PLAN Ninguna organización sola puede resolver la crisis local de vivienda. Nos tomará a todos enfrentarlo de frente: el gobierno, el sector privado, los grupos comunitarios y los individuos. Pero creemos que se puede hacer. Creemos que hay cuatro pasos que pueden proporcionar un camino que la comunidad de Chaffee pueda seguir para asegurarse de que todos nuestros trabajadores locales, familias y personas mayores tengan un lugar seguro y asequible al que llamen hogar. Nuestro plan estratégico está alineado con este camino. Estas son las cuatro cosas que debemos hacer como comunidad, y las formas específicas en que la CHA está preparada para ayudar. Vea el plan estratégico de CHA 2022-2026 aquí . O descargar el plan estratégico en pdf. 711 Holman Court , Salida, CO 318 E First Unit #D , Salida, CO DEED RESTRICTED HOMEBUYER APPLICATION Application packet to follow or download the pdf here.

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. NECESIDADES DE VIVIENDA To follow are the results from a survey conducted by the Chaffee Housing Authority in the summer of 2021 to learn more about housing challenges in the community. Click here to view interactive results from the survey.

No one organization can solve the local housing crisis. Meeting it head-on will take all of us: government, the private sector, community groups, and individuals. But we believe it can be done. ​ We think there are four steps that can provide a roadmap the Chaffee community can rally around, to make sure all our local workers, families and seniors have a safe, affordable place to call home. RESOURCES RECURSOS DE EMERGENCIA INQUILINOS COMPRADORES DE VIVIENDA/ PROPIETARIOS PROPIETARIOS