In the spring of 2022, Region 10 LEAP, Inc. received grant funding to conduct a regional housing “meta-analysis” across the six counties we serve on Colorado’s Western Slope; Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray & San Miguel.

While several counties and municipalities in the region have conducted independent Housing Needs Assessments (HNAs) in recent years, this report is unique in its attempt to synthesize workforce housing needs at the regional level,

Furthermore, recognizing Region 10’s role as a resource and an advisory body for local economic development, the scope of this report is focused on workforce housing needs and solutions to support local employers and employees. The HNAs which have emerged from Region 10 communities and counties in recent years provide evidence of a widespread deficit of affordable workforce housing. This report seeks to evaluate present and future county-level housing needs and strategies in the context of a highly regionalized workforce.

With these findings and recommendations, we hope to help & serve communities in Region 10 by better understanding the scale of housing needs and identifying opportunities to support a vibrant and diverse workforce through regional collaboration and housing development partnerships.