Lake City & Hinsdale County Comprehensive Housing Plan

Lake City - Hinsdale County Comprehensive Housing Plan - Adopted 2.18.26 Housing-Plan-Executive-Summary.pdf

 

Our Vision

"To provide housing opportunities across all life stages, enabling residents to find appropriate homes as they begin careers, raise families, and retire in the community they love."

The Town of Lake City Board of Trustees and Hinsdale County Board of County Commissioners both adopted the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Plan on February 18th, 2026 to create a coordinated and comprehensive framework to address the affordable year-round housing shortage.

This plan is a guiding framework for the Town of Lake City and Hinsdale County. The strategies here grew out of four public joint sessions, three steering group meetings with more than 20 community members, over 20 working group sessions, and surveys of 97 households and 22 employers. It is broad on purpose—laying out a full range of options so the community can choose which to pursue as opportunities arise.

Housing Challenges

Our 2025 community housing 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.

What the Plan Addresses

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.

How It Was Built

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 plan was adopted February 18, 2026.

 Our Process

1. Research:  April - June 2025

Surveys, data analysis, community input

2. Strategy: July - December 2025

Goals, options, feasibility analysis

3.  Adoption and Implementation:  February 2026 - Ongoing

Priorities, roles,  launch plan

Meeting Materials Archive

Steering committee meeting_packet_1.pdfJoint Work Session Packet 1.pdfSteering Committee meeting_packet 2.pdfJoint Work Session Packet 2.pdfSteering Committee meeting_packet 3.pdfJoint Work Session packet 3.pdf