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ORDINANCE NO. 21
(Series of 1997)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
GUIDELINES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, as amended, the Housing Income,
Eligibility Guidelines and Housing Price Guidelines are to be established by the City Council; anti
WHEREAS, pursuant to prior resolutions and ordinances of the City, the City Council established
Employee Housing Income-Eligibility Guidelines and Housing Price Guidelines for prior years; and
WHEREAS, the 1997 Affordable Housing Guidelines ("Guidelines) recommended by the Board of
Directors of the Housing Office of the City of Aspen and Pitkin County, a copy of which is annexed hereto and
incorporated herein, has been submitted to City Council which Guidelines set forth the 1997 Housing Office
qualification guidelines for Category 1, 2, 3, 4 and Resident Occupied (RO) ownership, rental housing
projects, lodge and commercial development, and development of residential housing units; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt said Guidelines, and by virtue of the enactment of this
Ordinance to supersede and amend all prior resolutions and ordinances of the City pertaining to housing
guidelines, but only to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO:
Section 1
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby adopts the 1997 Affordable Housing Guidelines, as
recommended by the Board of Directors of the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Office, a copy of which is
annexed hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 2
That the regulations and guidelines set forth and adopted herein shall supersede to the extent
inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, all prior resolutions and ordinances of the City of Aspen;
provided further that the provisions of resolutions and ordinances pertaining to employee housing guidelines
shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not inconsistent with the regulations and guidelines adopted
herein.
Section 3
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 4
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to affect any right, duty or liability under any ordinance
in effect prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and the same shall be continued and concluded under
such prior ordinances.
Section 5
A public hearing on the Ordinance shall be held on the f)//bay of June, 1997, in the City Council
Chambers, City Hall, Aspen, Colorado.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law by the City Council of the
City of Aspen on the 27th day of May, 1997.
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ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY
1997 AFFORDABLE HOUSING GUIDELINES
Effective July 7,1997
HOU~NGAUTHORITYBOARD
Betsy Krizmanich - Chairperson
Frank Peters - Vice Chairperson
Jackie Kasabach - Treasurer
Jim Curtis - County Appointee
Bob Helmus - County Appointee
Rachel Richards - City Council Representative
Mick Ireland - BOCC Representative
Wish to thank:
THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL
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Mayor John Bennett
Rachel Richards - Councilwoman
Georgeann Waggaman - Councilwoman
Terry Paulson - Councilman
Max Marolt - Councilman
And
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Bill Tuite - Chairman
Leslie Lamont - Commissioner
Mick Ireland - Commissioner
Shellie Harper - Commissioner
Dorothea Farris - Commissioner
for their continued support.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ,.........................................................................................................,................................
PURPOSE.....,....................,..,......................................,.....................................,.....,.....................................,..........
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HOUSING BOARD POLICY STATEMENT ...................................................................................................,......... 2
PART I. AFFORDABLE HOUSING CATEGORIES
SECTION 1. Income Categories.................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 2. Resident Occupied Units and Qualifications............................................................................ 4
PART II. RENTING, PURCHASING, RESIDING OR SELLING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SECTION 1.
SECTION 2.
SECTION 3.
SECTION 4.
SECTION 5.
SECTION 6.
SECTION 7,
SECTION 8.
SECTION 9.
Qualifications to Rent or Purchase Affordable Housing...........................................................
Qualifications to Reside in Affordable Housing .......................................................................
How to Qualify for Affordable Housing (Rental or Purchase) ..................................................
Information on Renting Employee Housing .............................................................................
Procedures for Sale and Purchase of an Affordable Housing Unit .........................................
Priorities for Persons Bidding to Purchase an Affordable Housing Unit..................................
Leave of Absence for Owners of Affordable Housing Units.....................................................
Roommates..........................................., ......................................................................... ..,.....,.
Special Review ............, ..... ......,................................,..,.................,..,......................,..,............
PART III. INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SECTION 1.
SECTION 2.
SECTION 3.
SECTION 4,
SECTION 5.
SECTION 6.
SECTION 7.
SECTION 8.
SECTION 9.
PART IV.
PART V.
PART VI.
PART VII.
Net Minimum Livable Square Footage for Newly Deed Restricted AH Units..........................
Maximum Sales Prices for Newly Deed Restricted AH Units & Lots.......................................
Maximum Monthly Rental Rates for Newly Deed Restricted AH Units....................................
Requirements for Dormitory/Lodge (Seasonal Units) ..............................................................
Affordable Housing Dedication Fee (Payment-in-Lieu Fee) ....................................................
Conveyance of Vacant Lots............. ................., .................,..,.....,..,..,............... ....,..................
Deed Restricting Existing Dwelling Units ................................................................................
Execution of Deed Restrictions by Applicants...........................................................................
Maximum Vacancy ....................................,..,.................,............................................. ,........,..
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RENT INCREASE FOR EXISTING RENTAL UNITS...................................
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES .......................................................................,..................................
DEFINITIONS........,.................,..........................................................................,..,.....,.....................
APPENDIX
A. Maximum Household Income and Assets per Category
8. Listing of Principal Ownership Projects
C. Listing of Principal Rental Projects
D. Listing of Principal Rental Projects and Property Managers
E. Methodology for Payment-in-Lieu Schedule
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PURPOSE
"To assure the existence of a supply of desirable and affordable
housing for persons employed in Pitkin County, Senior Citizens,
the Disabled, and other qualified persons of Pitkin County which
are necessary for a balanced community. "
- Aspen! Pitkin County Housing Authority's Goal -
(Originally Adopted 1983)
Each year the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority (hereinafter the Housing Office) establishes
guidelines which govern the development of, admission to and occupancy of deed restricted
affordable housing units for Aspen and Pitkin County. The guidelines support the Housing
Office's Goal and are not intended to supersede the appropriate City or County Land Use Codes
or the Uniform Building Code.
The 199Ze Affordable Housing Guidelines respond to housing needs in Aspen and Pitkin County
as identified by the Housing Office. The guidelines are used to review land use applications,
establish affordable rental rates and sales prices, establish criteria for admission and occupancy,
and to develop and prioritize current and long range housing programs.
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These Affordable Housing Guidelines shall remain
in effect until such time as new or amended
Guidelines are approved by the City Council and
Board of County Commissioners.
1997 Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Guidelines
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HOUSING BOARD POLICY STATEMENTS
The purpose of this section is to assist the staff, development community and the public in
understanding the Housing Board's philosophy regarding various aspects of the program. These
policy statements will be reviewed and revised by the Housing Board on an annual basis.
A. Mitigating Affordable Housing Impacts: The following list establishes the Housing Board's
preference.
1. On-site housing;
2. Off-site housing, including the buydown concept;
3. Cash-in-lieu/Land-in-lieu (the preference of cash or land shall be determined on a
case by case analysis).
B. Preference of unit type: In areas where developers wish direction regarding the type of
unit to construct, the Housing Board has the following preference.
A. Entry level sales units (studio and 1 bedroom - Categories 1, 2, and lower priced
Category 3);
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Rental units (Categories 1, 2 and lower priced Category 3);
A. Family-oriented sales units (Categories 3 and 4);
A. All other unit types are of secondary preference.
C. The proceeds from the sale of single family lots will be collected as follows:
1. The County/City will receive sales proceeds from single family lots when the land
is being provided as mitigation of affordable housing impacts for a development or
growth;
2. The developer/property owner will receive sales proceeds from single family lots
when the land is not being provided as mitigation of affordable housing impacts for
a development or growth.
D. Private sector involvement is critical in order to meet our affordable housing goals.
Therefore, the Housing Office Issue Manager will track affordable housing zone projects
through the Planning and Building Permit process in order to aid in communications
between the developer and government. This tracking system will ensure that all
affordable housing developments are treated as expeditiously as the City and County
policies intend.
1997 Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Guidelines
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PART I.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CA TEGORIES
The Housing Office's goal is directed at establishing and implementing a plan to provide housing
within the community at rental rates and sales prices which are affordable to persons and families
of low (Category 1), moderate (Categories 2 and 3) and middle (Category 4) income. In order to
carry out this objective, affordable housing units are categorized to reflect which income levels
they are to service as set forth in Sections 1 and 2 below.
SECTION 1
INCOME CATEGORIES
The maximum gross household income (defined in the Definitions) for each income category
is set forth in Table I:
TABLE I
MAXIMUM INCOMES BY CATEGORy1
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Cateoorv 1 Cateqorv 2 Cateoorv 3 Cateqorv 4
Income Percentile2 25% 50% 75% >75%
o Dependent $ 24.550 ~ $~ d7,eOO $.QU1.Q {H,4OO $102 660-99;OOG
1 Dependent $~~ $~ 4&,+00 $ll2.1Q G3;9OO $1.10.160106,500
2 Dependents $~~ $~~ $1a.Z.1Q +&,400 $117.660114,000
3 or More Dependents $~ 49;200 $~ 00;+00 $~~ $125.160121,500
Total Net Assets Not in Excess of $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000
NOTE: A household may qualify to purchase or rent a unit in a higher category.
1 Prior to 1990, income categories were designated as low, moderate or middle income in accordance with the applicable Guidelines at that time.
In 1990, APCHA redefined the terms and established four income categories in an effort to create a greater variety of units to serve the community's
income levels. The four Income categories are equated to the past income categories as shown below. APCHO shall interpret prior references,
including but not limited to past Guidelines, Deed Restrictions and Land Use Code approvals to low, moderete or middle income categories as to
their applicability and compliance with the Guidelines herein.
Category #1 Equivalent to low income level Category #3 Equivalent to upper moderate income level
Category #2 Equivalent to lower moderate income level Category #4 Equivalent to middle income level
21ncome amounts and percentiles are derived from the 1990-91 Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Study and survey of employees who live or work in
Pitkin County and have been adjusted to the current Guidelines. Percentiles are provided for informational purposes only. The median household
reported by the survey was $40,000.
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SECTION 2
RESIDENT OCCUPIED UNITS AND QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the income categories for affordable housing units set forth in Section 1 above, affordable housing units
may also be designated "Resident Occupied" (RO) units. This category was created to offer the private sector an
incentive to produce affordable housing for the community. RO units shall be occupied by persons and families who
qualify as stated below. A developer of RO units, either for sale or rental, shall have the right to select the purchaser or
tenant of the units so long as those persons comply with the qualifications set forth below. Sales or rentals of RO units
shall be the responsibility of the owner of the unit. The Housing Office shall only qualify purchasers or tenants for
compliance as set forth below. Resident Occupied units with deed restrictions recorded prior to the establishment of the
RO Guidelines are subject to their individual deed restrictions. This includes, but is not limited to, Smuggler Mobile
Home Park and the MBC Rowhouses. Williams Ranch contains 10 "Cateaocv 5 units which limits cross income to
$154 500 and net assets to $400 000 RO units shall meet the following criteria:
A. No asset or income requirements.
B. Initial Sales Price may be set by the developer for a RO home or lot. Any subsequent sale of the home or lot shall
be subject to the Maximum Resale Price and appreciation set out below. An initial CO must be obtained within
three years of the sale of the lot.
C. Maximum Resale Price/Appreciation - The maximum resale price shall be calculated as follows:
A the initial sale price of the RO lot or unit, plus 4% appreciation on that amount, subject to the requirements
below; PLUS
A the actual cost to construct a unit on a lot, plus 4% appreciation on that amount from the time of Certificate of
Occupancy (CO), subject to the requirements below; PLUS
A any additional cost to expand the unit to the maximum 2,200 square feet, plus 4% appreciation on that
amount, from the time of CO for that addition, subject to the requirements section stated below; PLUS
A the actual cost of permitted capital improvements stated in an exhibit attached to the deed restriction, not to
exceed 10% of the initial sales price of the completed unit, or the expanded unit.
If a RO unit or lot is sold prior to three full years of ownership, then the owner is not entitled to any appreciation.
Once the RO unit has been owned for over three full years, then the owner is entitled to a maximum of four percent
(4%) (simple) annual appreciation for each year or portion thereof that the unit is owned (including years one
through three).
For any existing mobile home park converted to the RO category, where the unit owners are qualified Pitkin
County residents as defined by the Guidelines, there will be no appreciation cap on the trailer and/or lot and the
Housing Office shall have a right of first refusal on any resale.
D. Unit Size - A maximum of 2,200 gross square feet; a maximum 500 square foot garage; and a maximum 800
square foot basement. If a larger garage or basement is constructed, then all square footage over 500 or 800,
respectively, will be counted as a part of the 2,200 square feet of space allowed.
E. Employment Requirement - Applicants must demonstrate that they are qualified employees and that they have
three years of consecutive full-time employment, as defined by the Affordable Housing Guidelines, in Pitkin County
immediately prior to application. Seniors who are retired are required to demonstrate that they were qualified
employees based upon the definition in these Guidelines for five consecutive years immediately prior to retirement.
F. Primary Residence - A RO unit must be the owner's primary residence. Proof of residency, including, but not
limited to, voter registration and automobile registration, shall be required.
G. Income/Eamings - Applicants must demonstrate that their income/eamings are eamed primarily in Pitkin County
(75%). Applicants must demonstrate that they pay Colorado Income Tax as a Colorado resident.
H. The owner cannot own any other developed property in those portions of Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison or Pitkin
Counties which are part of the Roaring Fork River drainage, or must list, at competitive market prices, the
residential real estate or mobile home prior to or simultaneously with closing on the RO unit.
I. Sales and Marketing - In terms of sales and marketing of RO units, the Housing Office shall only qualify
prospective purchasers. Units will be bought and sold in the private sector; however, each sale shall contribute a
one percent (1%) fee (on total sale price) to the overall housing program. This fee will be collected in the same
fashion as the FNMA fee at closing. (If the Housing Office markets and sells RO units, then the seller shall
contribute a 2% fee [on total sale price] to the overall housing program, excluding the 1% fee above.)
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PART II.
RENTING, PURCHASING, OR SELLING
AFFORDABLE HOU&NG
SECTION 1
QUALIFICATIONS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
To qualify for and be eligible to rent or purchase an affordable housing unit, a person must meet the
following criteria:
A. Be a full-time employee working in Pitkin County, a senior who has been a full-time employee in Pitkin
County a minimum of four years immediately prior to their retirement, or a disabled person residing in
Pitkin County who has been a full-time employee in Pitkin County a minimum of two years immediately
prior to their disability (as those terms are defined in the Definitions); or the spouse of any such
employee, senior, or disabled person or a dependent thereof living with that qualified employee, senior
or disabled person. It is the intent of the Housing Program to provide housing opportunities for persons
who are or have been actively employed or self-employed in Pitkin County who provide goods and
services to individuals, businesses or institutional operations in Pitkin County.
B. Upon purchase or rental of the unit, employee(s) shall occupy the unit as their primary residence.
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C. Not own developed residential real estate or a mobile home in those portions of Eagle, Garfield,
Gunnison or Pitkin Counties which are part of the Roaring Fork River drainage, or must list, at
competitive market prices, the residential real estate or mobile home prior to or simultaneously with
closing on the affordable housing unit (and still meet the asset/income limitations, as set forth below).
If the property is not sold by the time of closing on purchase of the affordable housing unit, it must
remain listed until sold. If the owner of the other residential property desires to rent that property prior
to sale, the owner shall be required to rent such property as affordable housing in accordance with the
Guidelines at the income category determined by the Housing Office to be appropriate under the
circumstances. If an individual owns vacant land in those portions of Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison or
Pitkin Counties which are part of the Roaring Fork River drainage, while leasing or owning an
affordable housing unit, as soon as the land is improved with a residence the individual must relinquish
the affordable housing unit by vacating the rental unit or listing and selling the ownership interest in the
sales unit.
NOTE: Persons owning improved residential property, residing in affordable housing prior to
May 1, 1994, will be allowed to retain ownership of that residential property and still be eligible
to reside in affordable housing. However, once the residential property is sold, the person
residing in affordable housing may not acquire additional residential property and remain
eligible to reside in affordable housing.
D. Have total current household income not in excess of the maximum amount specified in Part I above
for the particular category. This Item 4 does not apply to units which are designated Resident
Occupied Units which have no income limits.
E. Have total current household net assets not in excess of $225,000 for Category 4, $200,000 for
Category 3, $175,000 for Category 2 and $150,000 for Category 1. Any renter or purchaser who has
assigned, conveyed, transferred, or otherwise disposed of property within the last two years without fair
consideration in order to meet the net asset limitations shall be ineligible. NOTE: The ownership of
any residential property (including the affordable housing unit to be purchased) shall be
considered in determining Maximum Net Assets. Maximum net asset limits for households which
consist of at least one senior citizen are 150% of the g~~ble income~g~
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SECTION 2
QUALIFICATIONS TO RESIDE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
To remain eligible to reside in an affordable housing unit, a person must meet the following criteria:
A. For residing in a rental unit, meet the requirements of Part II, Section 1, A, S, C, D and E.
S. For residing in a sale unit, meet the requirements of Part II, Section 1, A, Sand C.
SECTION 3
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Rental or Purchase)
A. INITIAL QUALIFICATION:
In order to determine that a person or household desiring to rent or purchase an affordable housing unit
meets all of the criteria set forth in Section 1 above, the Housing Office shall request any combination,
or all, of the following documentation as proof of residency, income, assets and employment (all
information and documentation is confidential;'
1. Federal income tax returns for the last year (for prospective renters) or the last two (2) years (for
prospective purchasers). Prospective purchasers must also furnish a current income statement
and a current financial statement, in a form acceptable to the Housing Office, verified by applicant
to be true and correct; or other documentation acceptable to the Housing Office. When current
income is twenty percent (20%) more or less than income reported on tax returns, then the
applicant's income will be averaged based upon current income and the previous year's tax
returns to establish an income category for the purpose of purchasing or renting a unit.
2. Verification of emploY!l1ent in Pitkin County (i.e., wage stubs, employer name, address, and
phone number, plus evidence of legal residency [or I.N.S. Form 1-9, Employment Eligibility
Verification] or other appropriate documentation as requested by the Housing Office).
3. Landlord verification (proof of residency, physical address).
4. Copy of valid Colorado Driver's License.
5. Verification of telephone service (date of installation, person listed to).
6. Vehicle registration.
7. Voter registration.
8. Any other documentation which the Housing Office deems necessary to make a determination.
9. The applicant desiring to purchase a unit will be required to sign a release so that the Housing
Office can obtain a copy of the completed loan application submitted to the lender.
10. Divorce Decree - If you have been divorced and you receive any sort of alimony or child support,
a copy must indicate that it has been entered of record and all exhibits and supplements must be
attached.
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B. REQUALlFICATIONS:
1. In addition to the initial qualification requirements set forth above, renters of affordable housing
units shall be reviewed and verified bi-annually to ensure that they meet Minimum Occupancy,
Income and Asset requirements under the Guidelines as they are adopted from time to time.
Landlord shall provide disclosure in their lease that tenants must be qualified every two years and
that tenants must reapply for qualification in the second year.
2. The Housing Office shall endeavor to cause the landlord to give each tenant written notice, thirty
(30) days prior to expiration of the two-year period, of the requirement for requalification with the
Housing Office for continued occupancy of the affordable housing unit. The notice should be
accompanied by the Housing Office's Rental Approval Form (with instructions for requalification).
If the tenant does not receive the landlord's notice or the Rental Approval Form, the tenant should
contact the Housing Office at 530 East Main, Lower Level, Aspen, Colorado 81611 (telephone:
920-5050) and request a copy of the Form and instructions for requalification. The Housing
Office will impose a $15 fee forrequalification.
3. If a tenant does not meet the minimum occupancy, income and asset requirements upon
requalification or elects not to pay the requalification fee, the tenant may continue to rent and
occupy the unit at the rent (subject to the Guidelines limit) and upon the terms established by the
landlord's lease, for up to one (1) additional year in order to provide adequate time to secure new
housing or come under compliance.
4. If the tenant is a resident of a unit which is owned by the City, County or Housing Office, as the
result of a "buydown" situation and that resident's tenancy began prior to the "buydown" and has
been continuous since that time, then the tenant must qualify as a full-time employee, but not
under the income or asset provisions. The tenant will be required to pay rent commensurate with
their household income of the unit, regardless of the price category for the unit.
5. No requafification to meet income asset and occuDancy is required for persons who have
purchased and own an affordable housing unit, although the individual shall be remain a qualified
employee or retiree as defined in these Guidelines and as they are amended from time to time.
SECTION 4
INFORMATION ON RENTING EMPLOYEE HOUSING
Most of the rental projects are managed by separate management companies. Each specific complex may
differ in their rental procedures. Persons desiring to rent an Affordable Housing unit must meet
minimum occupancy and employment requirements. A list of the rental projects and managers is
located in Appendix D.
Units managed by the Housing Office are Truscott Place, Smuggler Mountain Apartments and Marolt Ranch
Seasonal Housing. Please contact the Housing Office or individual property managers for specific rental
information.
The Housing Office requires all tenants of deed restricted housing to requalify every two years.
Persons who receive emergency worker priority for rental units must verify their continued service to that
agency for their lease to be renewed. This requirement expires after two years of residency/service.
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SECTION 5
PROCEDURES FOR SALE AND PURCHASE
OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT
A. LISTING UNIT WITH THE HOUSING OFFICE: STAFF DUTIES
1. An owner of an affordable housing unit desiring to sell should consult with Housing Office and
review the Deed Restriction covering the unit to determine the maximum sales price permitted
and other applicable provisions concerning a sale. Unless otherwise provided in the Deed
Restriction, the unit must be listed for sale with the Housing Office and the Housing Office staff
will administer the sale in accordance with the Guidelines in effect at the time of listing. There
shall be a minimum listing period of three months before a unit's price can be readjusted. Any
termination in the listing may require the payment of administrative and advertising costs.
2. These Guidelines are intended to assure that ALL purchasers and ALL sellers will be treated
fairly and impartially. Questions will be answered and help provided to any potential purchasers
or sellers EQUALLY in accordance with the current Guidelines. Listings, sales contracts,
extensions to contracts and closing documents will be prepared and all actions necessary to
consummate the sale shall be undertaken.
3. In pursuit of the above, the Housing Office staff will be acting on behalf of the Housing Office. It
should be clearly understood by and between all parties to a sales transaction that the staff
members are not acting as licensed brokers to the transaction, but as representatives of the
Housing Office and its interests. They shall nevertheless attempt to help both parties to
consummate a fair and equitable sale in accordance with the current Guidelines.
4. All purchasers and sellers are advised to consult legal counsel regarding examination of title and
all contracts, agreements and title documents. The retention of such counsel, licensed real
estate brokers, or such related services, shall be at purchaser's or seller's own expense. The
fees paid to the Housing Office are to be paid regardless of any actions or services that the
purchaser or seller may undertake or acquire.
B. ADVERTISING THE SALE: BID PERIODS
1. After a unit is listed for sale with the Housing Office, the Housing Office, at its expense, arranges
to advertise the unit for sale in the Wednesday daily papers. When a unit is first listed, there is
an initial two-week bid period during which the unit is advertised with two open house dates when
the unit may be viewed by interested parties. The initial two-week bid period ends on the
Wednesday after the second week of advertising. If there are no bids received in the initial bid
period, there will follow consecutive one-week bid periods, ending on Wednesday, until the unit is
sold.
2. If more than one bid is received during any bid period, they are prioritized according to the
Guidelines. If more than one bid is in top priority, a lottery is held and the winner is notified. If the
winner of the lottery does not proceed to contract within five business days of notification, the
next in line is notified and so on, until the unit is under contract for purchase. Back-up contracts
in the priority order set forth above will be accepted.
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Prospective purchasers are encouraged to investigate sources of financing prior to submitting a
bid for affordable housing and can obtain names of lenders from the Housing Office sales
department. Sales staff are available to assist interested parties with the purchase procedure
and to answer any questions about the process.
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C. SALES AND OTHER FEES:
1. Unless otherwise set forth in the Deed Restrictions covering the unit, at the closing of the sale the
seller will pay the Housing Office a sales fee equal to two (2) percent of the sales price. The
Housing Office may instruct the title company to pay said fees to the Housing Office out of the
funds held for the seller at the closing. Unless otherwise specified in the Deed Restriction, a one-
half percent (1/2%) fee is paid by the Seller at the time of listing, which is applied to the total sales
fee payable at closing. In the event that the seller fails to perform under the listing contract,
rejects all offers at maximum price in cash or cash-equivalent terms, or should withdraw the
listing after advertising has commenced, that portion of the fee will not be refunded. In the event
that the seller withdraws for failure of any bids to be received at maximum price or with
acceptable terms, the advertising and administrative costs incurred by the Housing Office shall
be deducted from the fee, with the balance credited to the owner's sales fee when the property is
sold.
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2. Unless otherwise set forth in the Deed Restriction covering the unit, upon the initial sale, resale or
refinancing of units where FNMA-type financing provisions are used, the use of which shall be at
the sole discretion of the Housing Office, there shall be a 1/4% fee charged by Housing Office.
The fee shall be paid by the mortgagor; shall be based on the amount of the mortgage; shall be
paid for each mortgage transaction; and shall be deposited in the Housing Office mortgage
reserve fund account. Where the fee was not paid on the initial purchase of units using the
FNMA-type financing provisions, by way of example the Twin Ridge, Fairway III and Williams
Woods projects, the fee shall be paid by the owners of said units at the time the unit is refinanced
or resold. The purchaser's of said units shall also pay the fee based on their mortgage as set
forth above. If the fee is paid on a unit and the unit is subsequently refinanced, the fee shall only
apply to that amount of the refinanced mortgage greater than the initial mortgage upon which the
fee was initially collected. FNMA-type financing provisions are those which provide, among other
things, for the removal of the Deed Restriction on the unit upon foreclosure of the mortgage if the
Housing Office or the City or the County do not exercise their option to purchase the unit within a
specified time following foreclosure. If FNMA-type financing provisions are not used by the
mortgagor, no fee shall be charged by the Housing Office. The amount and adequacy of the fee
and the mortgage reserve fund shall be reviewed annually as part of the review of the Guidelines.
D. DEED RESTRICTION:
The purchaser must execute, in a form satisfactory to the Housing Office and for recording with the
Pitkin County Clerk concurrent with the closing of the sale, a document acknowledging the purchaser's
agreement to be bound by the recorded Deed Restriction covering the sale unit.
E. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Any co-ownership interest other than joint tenancy or tenancy-in-common must be approved by
the Housing Office.
2. Co-signers may be approved for ownership of the unit but shall not occupy the unit unless
qualified by the Housing Office.
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3. If a unit is listed for sale and the owner must relocate to another area, the unit may, upon
approval of the Housing Office, be rented to a qualified individual, in accordance with the
Guidelines for a maximum period of two (2) years. Notice of such intent and the ability to
comment shall be provided to any applicable homeowner's association at the time of request to
the Housing Office. A letter must be sent to the Housing Office requesting permission to rent the
unit until sold. A minimum six (6) month written lease must be provided to the tenant with a sixty
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(60) day move out clause upon notification when the unit is sold. All tenants must be qualified by
the Housing Office and the unit must be leased for the terms set forth in the Deed Restriction on
the unit or, if there are no such provisions in the Deed Restriction, upon terms approved by the
Housing Office. Prior to Housing Office's qualification of tenant, said tenant shall acknowledge
as part of the lease that said tenant has received, read and understands the homeowners'
association covenants, rules and regulations for the unit and shall abide by them. Enforcement
of said covenants, rules and regulations shall be the responsibility of the homeowners'
association. A copy of the executed lease shall be furnished by the owner or tenant to the
Housing Office and homeowners' association.
SECTION 6
PRIORITIES FOR PERSONS BIDDING TO PURCHASE
AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT
The qualified person(s) submitting the highest bid price (not to exceed the maximum bid price) during a bid
period shall have the first right to negotiate purchase of the unit. If two or more qualified bids are submitted at
the highest bid price, they shall receive preference and be prioritized for selection as the top bidder in the
following order:
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A. Persons with a present ownership interest Goint or tenants in common) in the affordable housing unit.
B. Person(s) chosen by the remaining owner(s) to purchase the interest of another owner. Any fractional
sales must be approved by Special Review if not under a court order due to dissolution procedures.
C. Spouses and/or children of current owners, including joint custody of the children.
D. Persons living in and owning another unit within the complex who meet minimum occupancy
standards. A person must have owned his in-complex unit for at least Qoe vear prior to receiving the in-
complex priority. On an in-complex move, a unit must open up to bid to other qualified persons before
receiving the in-complex priority.
E. Persons with four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to
application for purchase:
1. With minimum occup~ncy and one or more dependents for units with three or more bedrooms
(dependents must reside in the unit greater than 183 days out of any 12-month period).
2. With minimum occupancy.
F. Persons with one to four consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to
application for purchase:
1. With minimum occupancy and one or more dependents for units with three or more bedrooms
(dependents must reside in the unit greater than 183 days out of any 12-month period).
2. With minimum occupancy.
G. Persons with less than one consecutive year of employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to
application for purchase:
1.
With minimum occupancy and one or more dependents for units with three or more bedrooms
(dependents must reside in the unit greater than 183 days out of any 12-month period).
With minimum occupancy.
2.
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H. Persons with four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to
application for purchase not meeting minimum occupancy, but which most closely approximates
minimum occupancy.
I. Persons with one to four consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to
application for purchase not meeting minimum occupancy, but which most closely approximates
minimum occupancy.
J. Persons with less than one consecutive year of employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to
application for purchase not meeting minimum occupancy, but which most closely approximates
minimum occupancy.
After prioritization, names of bidders with the highest bids of equal amounts and equal priority status shall be
placed in a lottery which will be held within a reasonable amount of time following the deadline for bids.
If the terms of the proposed purchase contract, other than maximum price, as initially presented to the owner,
are unacceptable to the owner, there shall be a mandatory negotiation period of three (3) business days to
allow the owner and potential buyer to reach an agreement regarding said terms, including but not limited to
the closing date and financing contingencies. If after the negotiation period is over the owner and buyer have
not reached an agreement, the next bidder's ofter will then be presented to the owner for consideration and a
three (3) business day negotiating period will begin again. All follow-up qualified bids will be processed in a
like fashion until the unit is sold or all bids are rejected. If the owner rejects all bids, the unit shall be rebid or
withdrawn from sale and the owner shall be subject to the provisions of Part 1, Section 5, paragraph C.l.,
regarding sales fee.
NOTES:
1. Minimum Occupancy (see Definitions) as used herein is one person (with an ownership interest) per
bedroom. A minor child (21 years of age or younger) or dependent residing in the unit greater than 183
days out of any 12-month period shall be granted equal rights as a person with an ownership interest.
2. Emergency workers (see Definitions) meeting minimum occupancy may qualify for placement into the
highest lottery category (except Section 6 A, B, C and D) and compete with other applicants in that
category upon Special Review and upon finding by the Special Review Committee that the emergency
worker complies with the definition herein. In order to receive the emergency worker priority, the
emergency worker must have been in seNice to the community with that agency for a least one year.
In addition, they will be requii'ed to be in seNice to their agency as a qualification of ownership until they
have completed the four years of seNice. If they leave their seNice position before that time, they will
be required, as any other person out of compliance, to list their unit for sale to a qualified employee.
(The option for Special Review of circumstances for leaving would be open to these emergency
workers.)
3. First priority for handicapped accessible units shall be given to disabled persons prioritized by length of
residency.
4. Persons removed from their residence in Aspen or Pitkin County due to conversion or
reconstruction of their residence by government action may receive higher priority upon Special
Review.
5. Transfer within immediate family to a qualified buyer requires a $100 fee.
6. For the sale of any unit that has been expanded to include another bedroom, minimum occupancy shall
be based on the original bedroom count (e.g., for a 1-bedroom unit expanded to a 2-bedroom unit, a
single person household would meet minimum occupancy).
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SECTION 7
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR OWNERS OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
If an owner of an affordable housing unit must leave Pitkin County for a limited period of time and desires to
rent the unit during the absence, a leave of absence may be granted by the Housing Office for one year upon
clear and convincing evidence which shows a bona fide reason for leaving and a commitment to return to the
Aspen/Pitkin area. A letter must be sent to the Housing Office, at least 30 days prior to leaving, requesting
permission to rent the unit during the leave of absence. Notice of such intent to rent and the ability to
comment shall be provided to any applicable homeowners' association at the time of request to the Housing
Office. The leave of absence shall be for one year and may, at the discretion of the Housing Office, be
extended for one year, but in no event shall the leave exceed two years. The unit may be rented in
accordance with the Housing Office's Guidelines during said one or two year period so long as the Deed
Restriction covering the unit permits the rental. In the event that the rental rate is not set forth in the Deed
Restriction, the rent shall be established at the greater of owner's cost or the rent established in accordance
with the Guidelines for units at the appropriate income category (see Table IV). Owner's cost as used herein
includes the monthly mortgage principal and interest payment, plus condominium fees, plus utilities
remaining in owner's name, plus taxes and insurance prorated on a monthly basis, plus $20 per month. Prior
to Housing Office's qualification of tenant, said tenant shall acknowledge as part of the lease that said tenant
has received, read and understands the homeowners' association covenants, rules and regulations for the
unit and shall abide by them. Enforcement of said covenants, rules and regulations shall be the responsibility
of the homeowners' association. A copy of the executed lease shall be furnished by the owner or tenant to
the Housing Office and homeowners' association.
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Additionally, an owner may request a one-time in-county leave of absence for one (1) year by Special Review
with all the above conditions applying.
SECTION 8
ROOMMATES
Rental Units - Roommates are permitted provided that they meet the provisions of Part II, Section 1, A, 8, C,
D and E. A roommate must reside in the unit for a minimum of ninety (90) consecutive days in order to have
standing as a bona fide roommate. for the purpose of taking over primary tenancy of the unit. The maximum
rental rate for the unit/room shall not exceed the maximum rental rate permitted under the Guidelines in
Part III, Section 3, Table IV, herein for said unit pro rated on a per bedroom basis.
Sales Units - Roommates are permitted provided that they meet the provisions of Part II, Section 1, A, Band
C. Any roommate must be given a lease of at least six (6) months. Copies of all leases must be filed with
the Housing Office. The maximum rental rate for the room shall not exceed the maximum rental rate
permitted under the Guidelines in Part III, Section 3, for said unit pro rated on a per bedroom basis. For
example, one roommate in a two bedroom unit shall pay a maximum rent of one-half (1/2) of the rent; one
roommate in a three-bedroom household shall pay a maximum rent of one-third (1/3) of the total rent.
Unless otherwise set forth in the Deed Restriction and or covenants of the Homeowner's Association
covering the unit, an owner may rent a unit/room to a qualified employee or qualified employee of a non-profit
(provided that they meet the income guidelines for that specific unit) so long as the owner continues to reside
in the unit as a sole and exclusive place of residence. The owner shall be deemed to have ceased to use the
unit as her sole and exclusive place of residence by accepting permanent employment outside of Pitkin
County, or residing in the unit fewer than nine (9) months out of any twelve (12) months.
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SECTION 9
SPECIAL REVIEW
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A Special Review for a variance from the strict application of these Guidelines may be requested if
an unusual hardship can be showrl. and the variance from the strict application of the Guidelines
is consistent with the Housing Program intent and policy. In order to request a Special Review, a
letter mustbe submitted to the Aspenlpitkin County Housing Authority stating the request, with
documentation regarding: the unusual hardship. ..... The. applicant shall submit any additional
information reasonably requested by APCHA.ASpecialReview meeting will thenbe scheduled
in a timelymc:mner. < The>Spec Review Committee may grant the request, withor without
conditions, . if the approval will .calJse.a;substantia.ldetrirnent to. the public good and without
substantiaJly.impairing'the.inte. . alid.purpo~e6f..tf1eGuidelines, and if an. unusual' hardship .is
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PART III.
INFORM A TION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Part III of the Guidelines contains information to be used by developers of affordable housing units in the City
of Aspen and Pitkin County whether required in connection with an application for free-market development
or otherwise.
SECTION 1
NET MINIMUM LIVABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR
NEWLY DEED RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
Table II sets forth the allowable Minimum Net Livable Square Feet (see Definitions) for each unit type and
category. Developers may choose to construct larger units; however, allowable rent and sale prices for such
larger units may not exceed the maximum set forth in Tables III and IV.
PLEASE NOTE: The minimum net livable square foot requirements may be reduced upon
demonstration to and approval by the Housing Office that the development satisfies, or is required to
adjust to, other physical factors or considerations including, but not limited to, design for livability,
common storage, other amenities, location or site designs.
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TABLE II
MINIMUM NET LIVABLE SQUARE FEET
FOR EACH UNIT TYPE AND INCOME CATEGORY
Cateaories 1 & 2
Cateqories 3 & 4
Unit Tvoe
Square Feet
Sauare Feet
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
Single-Family Detached
400
600
850
1,000
1,100
500
700
950
1,200
1 ,400
NOTE: Net Livable Square Footage (see Definitions) calculations shall be required for the affordable
housing component of a project and must be verified by the Community Development Department prior to
issuance of any building permits for either the free market or affordable housing component of the project.
The Community Development Department shall retain a set of approved building permit drawings for the
project and the Community Development Department or Housing Office may check the actual construction of
the affordable housing units for compliance with the approved building permit plans.
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I 2.
SECTION 2
MAXIMUM SALES PRICES FOR NEWLY DEED RESTRICTED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND FOR AFFORDABLE LOTS
Table III sets forth the maximum sales price for newly deed restricted affordable housing units and affordable
lots to the initial purchaser. The maximum resale price of a unit shall be controlled by the Deed Restriction
covering the unit executed by the initial purchaser upon closing of the initial purchase.
TABLE 1/1
MAXIMUM UNIT SALES PRICES
Unit Tvpe
Cateaorv 1
Cateaorv 2
Cateaorv 3
Cateaorv 4
Studio
1 8edroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
Single-Family Detached
Single-Family Lot
$~
$~34;400
$~4+,400
$&lQQ.~
$~W;-WQ
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$~ 84;QOO
$~ ge;OOO
$113700109,600
($2Qj,QQ +9;400)
$107 6001 oa, 700
$118600114,aOO
$129800125,000
$1404001a5,400
$155500119,800
$ 1
$182100175,500
$193 30018G,aOO
$204500197,000
$215 600207,800
$222800214,7QO
$ 27 800 29;800
NOTES:
1.
Single-family lots shall be developed with homes of three bedrooms or larger and shall be prioritized for
lottery as set forth in Part II, Section 5 herein.
Category 2 single-family lots will require a $~ subsidy payment by the developer in addition
to the conveyance of the lot. Category 1 single-family lots will require a $~ subsidy
payment by the developer in addition to the conveyance of the lot. Lot prices include the cost of access
and utilities for the lot as set forth in Part III, Section 6 herein.
3.
Sale units will be offered for sale through the Housing Office to all qualified persons under the
procedures established by the Guidelines.
4.
In the event affordable housing units associated with a lodge, agricultural operation, or commercial
development are retained by the owner/operator of the development, persons employed directly by
such owner/operator shall be given first priority to purchase; however, said persons must meet the
Housing Office's Guidelines for occupancy, income and assets criteria in order to qualify to occupy the
unit(s). In the event there are no persons directly employed by the owner who qualify, the unit shall
then be offered to other qualified persons according to Part II, Section 5, of these Guidelines.
(Affordable Housing [AH] Zone development is exempt from this section.) AU resale.5-will go into the
aenerallottery and be sold by the Housing Office per the deed restriction,
5.
All newly deed restricted affordable housing sales units must be in a marketable condition and comply
with the Uniform Building Code and with all rules, regulations, and codes of all governmental utilities
and agencies having jurisdiction. Prior to sale the unit must be inspected and approved by a certified
building inspector, architect or engineer approved by the Housing Office for compliance with the
Guidelines. Cost of such inspections shall be the responsibility of the applicant, and the results of such
inspection must be approved by the Housing Office.
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SECTION 3
MAXIMUM MONTHLY RENTAL RATES FOR NEWLY DEED RESTRICTED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
Table IV sets forth the maximum monthly rental rates which may be charged by the developer for newly deed
restricted affordable housing units. The rental rates apply and shall be in effect for a twelve (12) month
period from the commencement date of the initial lease with the first tenant of the newly deed restricted unit.
Thereafter, the maximum monthly rental rate may be increased only if, and to the extent that, the Guidelines
then in effect permit an annual increase in rental rates.
TABLE IV
MAXIMUM MONTHLY RENT
Unit Type Cateaorv 1 Cateaorv 2 Cateaorv 3 Cateaorv 4
Studio $~ ddG $g,Qfl a87 $ ~ 87a $1.M1 +,.d8Q
1 Bedroom m400 ill 6QQ ~ fJ7+ ~ +;492
2 Bedroom ~482 .a21 -792 1.12.l +;GOO ~ -+,a94
3 Bedroom ~WG ~8W ~ +,-:t.84 1.Z62 +;e98
Single-Family Detached WadS ~WQ ~~ ~ +,74Q
NOTES:
1. Units constructed prior to the effective date of these Guidelines shall charge rents that do not exceed those set
forth in Part IV.
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2. Rental rates shall apply whether the units are provided furnished or unfurnished.
3. Rental rates in Table IV include, and may not be increased to pay for, the cost of utilities in common areas,
condominium dues, management costs and taxes. In the event that utilities are commonly metered, a charge to
the tenant may be made in addition to the maximum rents in Table IV for the tenant's share of such utilities
attributable to the tenant's net living area. Tenants shall be responsible for individually metered utilities.
4. Prior to occupancy of a deed re.stricted rental unit, a proposed tenant must be qualified by the Housing Office for
occupancy and provide to the Housing Office all verification required under these Guidelines. Occupant must
provide owner/landlord with proof of verification and qualification by the Housing Office prior to occupancy. Owner
shall be required to provide a copy of lease agreement with tenant to the Housing Office for approval, which shall
be given or denied within five working days after receipt by the Housing Office. Leases shall meet occupancy
standards and allowed rental rates, and shall be for a minimum term of six consecutive months. An executed
copy of the lease shall be provided to the Housing Office prior to occupancy by tenant.
5, In the event affordable housing units associated with a lodge, commercial, agricultural operation, or residential
development are retained by the owner/operator of the development, persons employed directly by such
ownerloperator meeting the income, occupancy, and asset standards may be given first priority to rent. In the
event there are no persons directly employed by the owner who qualify, the unit shall then be offered to other
qualified persons according to the procedures contained in Part II of the Guidelines.
6. All newly deed restricted affordable housing rental units must comply with the Uniform Building Code and with all
rules, regulations and codes of all govemmental bodies and agencies having jurisdiction. The owner of
affordable housing rental units, at its cost and expense, must keep and maintain the interior and exterior of
the total structure (including all residential units therein) and the adjacent open areas in a safe and clean
condition and in a state of good order and repair, reasonable wear and tear and negligent or intentional
damage by tenants excepted.
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SECTION 4
REQUIREMENTS FOR DORMITORYILODGE (Seasonal Units)
Pursuant to the applicable City or County Land Use Codes, an applicant for a development may, under
certain conditions and subject to certain requirements, satisfy the affordable housing requirements by
provision of dormitoryllodge units designed for occupancy by seasonal employees. Acceptance of such
dormitory/ lodge units shall be at the sole discretion of the respective governing body at the recommendation
of the Housing Office. The dormitoryllodge units must satisfy all requirements of the applicable Guidelines
and shall be required to meet the following minimum standards:
A. Occupancy of a dormitory unit shall be limited to no more than eight persons.
8. There shall be 150 or greater net livable square feet of living area per person, including sleeping and
bathroom. For purposes of this requirement, Net Livable square footage shall not include interior or
exterior hallways, parking, patios, decks, cooking, lounge used in common, laundry rooms, mechanical
areas, and storage. Rents for dormitory/Jodge units and units developed for seasonal occupancy only
pursuant to a plan approved by the Housing Office shall be calculated on the net livable square footage
as described above and computed at the rates set forth on a case-by-case basis.
C. Notes 3, 4, 5 and 6 under Table IV, Part III, Section 3, apply to Dormitory/Lodge units.
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D. At least one bathroom shall be provided for shared use by no more than four persons, containing at
least one water closet, one lavatory, one bathtub with a shower, and a total area of at least 60 net
livable square feet.
E. A kitchen facility or access to a common kitchen or common eating facility shall be provided subject to
the Housing Office's approval and determination that the facilities are adequate in size to service the
number of persons using the facility.
F. Use of 20 net leasable square feet per person of enclosed storage area located within, or adjacent to,
the unit.
G. A manager's or assistant manager's rent shall be calculated based on the income category of the
respective manager.
H. Rents for dormitory units will be set by Special Review on a case-by-base basis, given the unique and
varying characteristics of dormitory units, with affordability as the key issue.
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SECTION 5
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEDICATION FEE (Payment-In-Lieu Fee)
Payment-In-Lieu Schedule
A. Pursuant to the applicable City or County Land Use Codes, an applicant for a development may, under
certain conditions and subject to certain requirements, satisfy the affordable housing requirement by
payment of an affordable housing dedication fee (payment-in-Iieu fee). The number of employees
(affordable housing residents) required to be housed is determined by the Employee Generation
schedules contained in the applicable City and County Codes. The time of payment of the fee is prior
to the issuance of a building permit. Acceptance of the payment-in-Iieu fee shall be at the sole
discretion of the respective governing body at the recommendation of the Housing Office.
B. All County fees shall be paid to the Pitkin County Finance Director and all City fees shall be paid to the
City Finance Director. A receipt shall be issued by the Finance Directors to the applicant for
submission to the Planning Office as verification of payment, with a copy of the receipt supplied by the
developer to the Housing Office prior to issuance of a building permit.
TABLE V
PAYMENT IN LIEU SCHEDULE
Payment per Full-Time Equivalent Employee by Category
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Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
$92,000
$77,000
$64,000
$42,000
A full-time equivalent employee equals an employee working 2,080 hours per year.
For the purposes of calculating payment-in-Iieu fee, the following occupancy standards shall apply:
TABLE VI
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS BY UNIT TYPE
UNIT TYPE
OCCUPANCY
Dormitory/Lodge
Studio
One Bedroom
Two Bedrooms
Three Bedrooms
1.00 employee/150 sq. ft.
1.25 employees
1.75 employees
2.25 employees
3.00 employees
For each bedroom in excess of three, the occupancy standard increases by .5 employees
Refer to Appendix E concerning methodology on
Payment-in-Lieu Schedule
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SECTION 6
CONVEYANCE OF VACANT LOT~
Pursuant to the applicable City or County Land Use Codes, an applicant for a development, under certain
conditions and subject to certain requirements, may satisfy the affordable housing requirement by the
conveyance of vacant lots. Acceptance of the lots shall be at the sole discretion of the respective governing
body upon recommendation of the Housing Office.
A. All lots must be fully developed and ready for construction, i.e., improved lots with water or well, sewer
or septic, roads, and telephone, electricity and gas (if available) in place to the property line. A soils
report, prepared by a qualified engineer and based upon test holes within the building envelope of each
lot, stipulating that the lot is suitable for construction of the intended dwelling type without requiring
unusual excavation, foundation work or accommodation of other unusual conditions shall accompany
the conveyance.
B. All lots shall be conveyed to the Housing Office concurrent with recordation of final plat for the project.
C. At the time of conveyance, an escrow account in an amount sufficient to cover 125% of the estimated
costs required to complete the improvement of the lots in accordance with Item A above shall be
established in the name of the Housing Office and the applicant. In no event shall improvements, as
noted in Item A above, be completed more than one year from the date of conveyance of the property
to the Housing Office.
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D. The Subdivision Improvements Agreement and the Protective Covenants shall incorporate the
conditions stated in A, Band C, directly above this paragraph.
SECTION 7
DEED RESTRICTING EXISTING DWELLING UNITS
A. Pursuant to the applicable City or County Land Use Codes, an applicant for a development, under
certain conditions and subject to certain requirements, may satisfy the affordable housing requirement
by deed restricting existing unrestricted housing to comply with the Guidelines. Acceptance of existing
units shall be at the sole discretion of the respective governing body upon recommendation of the
Housing Office.
B. If accepted by the City or County, existing units must be upgraded in accordance with the following
criteria, unless a variance from these requirements is approved by the applicable governing body upon
the recommendation of the Housing Office: all units must be freshly painted; all appliances must be
purchased within the last five years and be in good condition and working order; new carpet shall be
provided (unless carpet has been purchased in last five years and is in good condition and repair); the
exterior walls shall be freshly painted within one year of dedication, a general level of upgrade to yards
and landscaping shall be provided, and, windows, heating, plumbing and electrical systems, fixtures
and equipment shall be in good condition and working order. The roof must have a remaining useful
life of at least ten (10) years. All units shall meet Uniform Building Code minimum standards, any
applicable housing code or, in the absence of an adequate code, such recognized housing code
acceptable to the Housing Office and shall be approved by the Housing Office and verified by a
qualified Building Inspector accepted and approved by the Housing Office. Applicant shall bear the
costs and expenses of any required upgrades to meet the above standards as well as any
structuraVengineering reports required by the Housing Office to assess the suitability for occupancy
and compliance with the Housing Office standards of the proposed units.
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SECTION 8
EXECUTION OF DEED RESTRICTIONS BY APPLICANTS
Deed Restrictions must be submitted by the applicant to the Housing Office according to the following time
schedule:
A. Conditional Use Applications - Prior to issuance of any building permit for a project, the Housing
Office shall have an approved, executed and recorded Deed Restriction for the required commitment
by the applicant.
B. Growth Manaqement Plan Applications - Prior to issuance of any building permit for a project, the
Housing Office shall have an approved, executed and recorded Deed Restriction for the required
commitment by the applicant. A copy of the recorded Land Use Code and Resolution and Deed
Restriction shall be sent to the Housing Office. Prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the
Deed Restriction shall be amended, if necessary, to reflect changes approved by the Housing Office
and governing bodies which may have occurred during construction or conversion of the unit(s) (i.e.,
net livable square footage), executed and recorded, with the original returned to the Housing Office for
their files.
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C. Others - Prior to issuance of any building permit for a project, the Housing Office shall have an
approved, executed and recorded Deed Restriction for the required commitment by the applicant. A
copy of the recorded Land Use Code Resolution and Deed Restriction shall be sent to the Housing
Office. Prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the Deed Restriction shall be amended, if
necessary, to reflect changes approved by the Housing Office which may have occurred during
construction or conversion of the unit(s) (i.e., net livable square footage), executed and recorded, with
the original returned to the Housing Office for their files.
SECTION 9
MAXIMUM VACANCY
Deed restricted rental units, which are required to be occupied, may be vacant between tenancies for a
maximum period of forty-five (45) days, unless authorized by the Housing Office. If the owner exceeds the
forty-five (45) day limit without Housing Office approval, then the Housing Office will place a qualified
employee from existing wait lists with a minimum six (6) month lease.
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PART IV.
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RENT INCREASE FOR
EXISTING DEED RESTRICTED RENTAL UNITS
The maximum monthly rent for an existing affordable housing unit is determined by starting with the
maximum monthly rent permitted for that unit under the Guidelines in effect in the year in which the unit was
first occupied and increasing that rent each year by the maximum percentage rent increases permitted by the
Guidelines each year.
Maximum rent increases and the year in which each increase was allowed for existing units are as follows:
TABLE VII
PERMITTED INCREASE IN MAXIMUM RENT
FOR EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
Year Increase Year Increase Year Increase
1978-1982 0.0% 1990 3.0% 1996 .99%
1983 6.6% 1991 0.0% 1997 Ul.%
1984 5.0% 1992 2.0%
/ 1985 3.3% 1993 1.2%
1986-1988 0.0% 1994 1.0%
1989 4.7% 1995 1.1%
The proposed 1.31 % ~increase is based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index
(Urban Wage Earners), November 199~4 - November 199a.~. The index increased at the rate of ~ ~.O%
during this period. Operating costs for rental housing, which are subject to the CPI increase, are assumed to
be 40% of rental income. The proposed rental increase of 1.31 % ~ is 40% of the CPI increase, which is
sufficient to cover any increase in operating costs.
Please contact the Housing Office for the actual maximum rental rates available and the Housing Office will
assist any applicant in determining their maximum permitted rent.
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PART V.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
A grievance is any dispute that a tenant or purchaser (see Definitions) may have with the Housing
Office with respect to action or failure to act in accordance with the individual tenant's or
purchaser's rights, duties, welfare or status. A grievance may be presented to the Housing Office
Board of Directors under the following procedures.
I.
FILING A GRIEVANCE
A. Any grievance must be presented in
writing to the Housing Office. It may be simply
stated, but shall specify: 1) the particular
ground(s) upon which it is based; 2) the action
requested; and 3) the name, address, telephone
number of the complainant and similar information
about his/her representative, if any.
B. Upon presentation of a written
grievance, a hearing before the Housing Office
Board of Directors shall be scheduled for the next
scheduled Board meeting. The matter may be
continued at the discretion of the Board. The
complainant shall be afforded a fair hearing
providing the basic safeguard of due process,
including notice and an opportunity to be heard in
a timely, reasonable manner.
C. The complainant and the Housing
Office shall have the opportunity to examine and,
before the hearing at the expense of the
complainant, to copy all documents, records and
regulations of the Housing Office that are relevant
to the hearing. Any document not made available
after written request may not be relied upon at the
hearing.
D. The complainant has the right to be
represented by counsel.
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II. CONDUCT OF THE HEARING
A. If the complainant fails to appear at
the scheduled hearing, the Board may make a
determination to postpone the hearing .Qr make a
determination based upon the written
documentation and the evidence submitted.
B. The hearing shall be conducted by the
Board as follows: Oral or documentary evidence
may be received without strict compliance with the
rules of evidence applicable to judicial
proceedings.
C. The right to cross-examine shall be at
the discretion of the Board and may be regulated
by the Board as it deems necessary for a fair
hearing.
D. Based on the records of proceedings,
the Board will provide a written decision and
include therein the reasons for its determination.
The decision of the Board shall be binding on the
Housing Office which shall take all actions
necessary to carry out the decision.
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PART VI.
DEFINITIONS
Accessory Dwellina Unit (Ordinance #1. Series of 1990)
See Aspen Land Use Code, Chapter 26.40.090.
Affordable Housina - Dwelling units restricted to the housing
size and type for individuals meeting asset, income and
minimum occupancy guidelines approved by the Aspen City
Council, Board of County Commissioners and/or the Housing
Office, whichever shall apply.
Affordable Houslna Zone District - See Aspen Land Use
Code, Chapter 26.28.110.
Aspen/Pitkin County Housina Authoritv - Housing Office,
Assets - Anything owned by an individual which has
commercial or exchange value. Assets consist of specific
property or claims against others, in contrast to obligations due
others. See also definition for Gross Assets and Net Assets,
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Basement. As defined by the applicable City or County Land
Use Code,
Bedroom - Designed to be used for sleeping purposes which
may contain closets, may have access to a bathroom and
which meets applicable City or County Uniform Building Code
requirements for light, ventilation, sanitation and egress.
Buvdown Unit - Free-market which the govemment (Aspen,
Pitkin County. Housing Office) acquired and deed restricted to
affordable housing.
Capital Improvements - Unless otherwise defined in the
Deed Restriction covering the affordable housing unit, any
fixture erected as a permanent improvement to real property
excluding repair, replacement, and maintenance costs.
Caretaker Dwellina Units - See County Land Use Code.
Cosianer - A joint signatory of a promissory note who shall not
occupy the unit unless qualified by the Housing Office.
Deed Restriction . A contract entered into between the
Housing office and the owner or purchaser of real property
identifying the conditions of occupancy and resale.
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Dependent - A minor child (21 years or younger) or other
relative of the renter or owner of an affordable housing unit,
which child or relative is taken and listed as a dependent for
federal income tax purposes by such renter or owner or his or
her present or former spouse (said dependent must also be
related by blood or adoption and residing with the individual at
least six months and one day [183 days] out of every 12.
month period of time).
Disabled Person - A person who meets the definition of
'individual with a disability' contained in 29 U.S.C. Section
706(8), and/or as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990; and/or a person who has a "handicap," as defined in
C.R,S, 24-34-301 (4), the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act.
Dormitory - A structure or portion thereof under single
management that provides group sleeping accommodations
for occupants in one (1) or more rooms for compensation.
Standards for use, occupancy, and design of such facilities
shall be approved by the Housing Office, See Part III, Section
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Emeraencv Worker - An employee or volunteer (on call 24
hours/day for human, life threatening emergencies) of a
community based organization that provides on-scene
assistance giving personal care to victims, including, but not
limited to the following: Fire Department Workers, Mountain
Rescue, Sheriff's Deputies, Police Officers, Hospital
Emergency Room Technicians, Social Service Workers
(mental health and abuse case workers), Ambulance Drivers,
Emergency Medical Technicians, and Communications
Dispatchers through the Sheriff's Office or Police Department.
Emergency Service Department Head approval is required,
demonstrating the need of that agency to house another
Emergency Worker in the Aspen area,
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EmDloveelQualified Resident - A person who is employed
on the basis of a minimum of 1,500 hours worked per calendar
year in Pitkin County, which averages 35 hours a week, 10
months a year; or 32 hours a week, 11 months a year,
physically working in Pitkin County and mlJ~t rp.side in the IInit
a minim 11m of nine (9) months Ollt of the year.
EmDlover - A business whose business address is located
within Aspen or Pitkin County, whose business employs
employees (as defined herein) within Pitkin County, and
whose business taxes are paid in Aspen or Pitkin County.
EmDlovee (Non-Profit) - A person who works! performs for a
non-profit organization. Employees include artists, performers,
musicians, organizers, bookkeepers, etc., but excluding
construction workers. Non-profit organizations include any
certified non-profit organization providing services to and
located in Pitkin County.
EmDiovee Dwellina Unit - See Pitkin County Land Use Code.
EmDlovee Housina - See definition for Affordable Housing.
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Familv-Oriented Unit - A dwelling unit attached or detached,
3 bedrooms or more, with direct ground floor access to a
useable yard area.
Fee SlmDle Estate - The maximum possible estate that one
can possess in real property; complete and absolute
ownership of indefinite duration, freely transferable, and
inheritable.
Financial Statement - A statement detailing all personal
assets, liabilities, and net worth (the difference between assets
and liabilities) as of a specific date.
Fixture - 1) A tangible thing which previously was personal
property and which has been attached to or installed on land
or a structure thereon in such a way as to become a part of
the real property. 2) Any non-portable lighting device built in or
attached securely to the structure. 3) The permanent parts of
a plumbing system and fixtures.
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Gross Assets - Anything which has tangible or intangible
value, including property of all kinds, both real and personal;
includes among other things, patents and causes of action
which belong to any person, as well as any stock in a
corporation and any interest in the estate of a decedent; also,
the entire property of a person, association, corporation, or
estate that is applicable or subject to the payment of debts.
Gross assets shall include funds or property held in a living
trust or any similar entity or interest, where the person has
management rights or the ability to apply the assets to the
payment of debts. Gross assets shall not include, where
approved by Special Review, pension plans, blind trusts, or
other entities or interests in which a person has no
management rights and no ability to apply such assets to the
payment of debts, except to the extent that taxable eamings or
interest income are derived therefrom.
Gross Income - The total income to include alimony and child
support derived from a business, trust, employment and from
income-producing property, before deductions for expenses,
depreciation, taxes, and similar allowances.
Household - All individuals who will be occupying the unit
regardless of legal status.
Household Net Assets - Combined net assets of all
individuals who will be occupying the unit regardless of legal
status.
Household Income - Combined gross income of all
individuals who will be occupying the unit regardless of legal
status. Adjustments to the gross for business expenses can
be made for persons who are self-employed.
Kitchen - For Accessory Dwelling Units and Caretaker
Dwelling Units, a minimum of a two-bumer stove with oven,
standard sink, and a 6-cubic foot refrigerator plus freezer.
Leasehold Interest - A less than fee simple estate which a
tenant possesses in real property.
Lottery - A drawing of lots to select a winner from equal
applicants of highest priority.
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Maximum Bid Price - Unless otherwise defined in the Deed
Restriction covering the unit, the owner's purchase price
multiplied by the appreciation (as permitted by the Deed
Restriction) plus the present value of capital improvement
costs including labor, if professionally provided, and for which
verification of the expenditure is provided.
Minimum OccuDancv - One person (with a leasehold/
ownership interest) per bedroom. A minor child or dependent
shall be granted equal status as a person with
leasehold/ownership interest.
Net Assets - Gross assets minus liabilities. Retirement
accounts will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to
determine whether or not they shall be included as a net asset.
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Net Livable Sauare Footaae - Is calculated on interior living
area and is measured interior wall to interior wall, including all
interior partitions. Also included, but not limited to, habitable
basements and interior storage areas, closets and laundry
area. Exclusions include, but are not limited to, uninhabitable
basements, mechanical areas, exterior storage, stairwells,
garages (either attached or detached), patios, decks and
porches.
Present Value - For the purposes of these Guidelines and
any Deed Restrictions containing such terms, the present
value shall be the cost or price of any capital improvements as
established at the time of such improvement and shall be
neither appreciated nor depreciated from such time.
Primary Residence - The sole and exclusive place of
residence. The owner or renter shall be deemed to have
ceased to use the unit as her sole and exclusive place of
residence by accepting permanent employment outside of
Pitkin county, or residing in the unit fewer than nine (9) months
out of any twelve (12) months.
Purchaser - A person who is buying or has purchased a deed
restricted unit which is subject to these Guidelines, and any
qualifying potential purchaser or past owner of any such deed
restricted unit, but only with respect to any issue arising under
these Guidelines.
Qualified Resident - A person(s) meeting the income and
asset limitations who meet the profile requirements (part of
which requirements include being a qualified employee, a
senior, a disabled person, or dependent(s) of any of these as
~ such terms are defined herein) established by the Housing
Office from time to time and in effect at any time.
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Resale Aareement - A contract entered into between the
Housing Office and the owner or purchaser of real property
identifying the conditions of occupancy and resale (also
commonly referred to as a Deed Restriction).
Retirement ACle - Should an owner or tenant of a deed
restricted unit retire before the age of liQ,.eo, that individual
must sell the ownership or move from the deed restricted
rental unit. Such individual may go through Special Review to
ask for a waiver to maintain ownership/occupancy of hislher
unit.
Seasonal EmDlovee - A person working not less than 35
hours per week during the Winter Season (generally
November through April) and/or Summer Season (generally
June through August).
Senior - A person the age of f.1::i eo years or more.
SDecial Review Committee - A Special Review Committee,
as established from time to time by. the Housing Office, is
composed of three or more persons representing the Housing
Office, City staff, County staff, or their respective elected
officials. The Committee shall have the authority to review
special circumstances with respect to matters specifically
designated in the Guidelines that are eligible for special
review, including, but not necessarily limited to, the priority
system; financial and asset limitations; verifications and
qualifications; self-employment financial considerations;
occupancy; admission; etc.
Storaae SDace - Space intended and commonly utilized as
location for preservation or later use or disposal of items.
Tenant - A person who is leasing or has leased a deed
restricted unit which is subject to these Guidelines, and any
qualifying potential lessee or past lessee of any such deed
restricted unit, but only with respect to any issue arising under
these Guidelines.
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APPENDIX A
MAXIMUM INCOMES BY CA TEGORY
(as of Apri/1997)
INCOME CATEGORIES
The maximum gross household income (defined in the Definitions) for each income
category is set forth in Table I:
Cateaorv 1
Income Percentile3 25%
o Dependent $ 24,550
1 Dependent $32,050
2 Dependents $39,550
3 or More Dependents $47,050
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Cateaorv 2 Cateaorv 3 Cateaorv 4
50% 75% >75%
$39,050 $63,710 $102,660
$46,550 $71,210 $110,160
$54,050 $78,710 $117,660
$61 ,550 $86,210 $125,160
$175,000
$200,000
$225,000
NOTE: A household may qualify to purchase or rent a unit in a higher category.
The 0 dependent figure increased by 3% due to the CPI; each dependent adds $7,500 to each category, up
to three dependents. .
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31ncome amounts and percentiles are derived from the 1995 AspenlPitJdn County Housing Study and survey of employees who live or work In
Pitkin County and have been adjusted to the current Guidelines. Percentiles are provided for informational purposes only. The median household
reported by the survey was $40,000.
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APPENDIX B.
CHART OF PRINCIPAL OWNERSHIP PROJECTS & REQUIREMENTS
(as of Apri/1997)
NUMBER OF UNITS MAXIMUM REQUIRED
PROJECT NAME AND TYPE OF UNITS INCOME CATEGORY RESIDENCY
AABC Rowhouses 12 Townhomes No Income Guidelines Per Covenants
Aspen Village MHP 150 Trailers/Ownership of Land Resident Occupied Per Guidelines
Benedict Commons 27 Studios and One Bedrooms Category 2, 3 and 4 Per Guidelines
Billings 7 Townhomes Category 2, 3 and 4 Per Guidelines
Castle Crk Valley Ranch 4 Single-Family Homes Category 4 Per Guidelines
Centennial 92 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
Common Ground 21 Townhomes Category 2 and 3 Per Guidelines
East Hopkins 4 Townhomes Category 4 Per Guidelines
East Owl Creek 4 Single-Family Homes Category 4 Per Guidelines
Fairway Three 30 Townhomes Category 4 Per Guidelines
Highland Villas 16 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
_H.unter Creek 77 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
,In Street 2 Duplexes; 2 Single-Family Category 4 Per Guidelines
Lacet (East Cooper) 14 T ownhomeslSingle-Family Category 3, 4 and RO Per Guidelines
Lone Pine 28 Condominiums (Land Lease) Category 4 Per Guidelines
Midland Park 37 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
Oh-Be-Joyful 5 Single-Family Homes Category 3 Per Guidelines
Smuggler MHP 87 Single-Family (Modular) No Income Requirements Per Covenants
Smuggler Run MHP 17 Single-Family (Modular) Category 4 Per Guidelines
Sopris Crk Cabins 6 Units consisting of Lots 1, 2, 5, 7 & 9: Category 3
(Meadows) Single Family & Duplexes Lot 8: Category 1 Per Guidelines
Twin Ridge 12 T ownhomes
13 Single-Family (w/Garage) Category 4 Per Guidelines
Ute Park 7 Single-Family Homes Category 4 Per Guidelines
West Hopkins 11 Townhomes Category 2 and 3 Per Guidelines
Williams Woods 18 Townhomes Category 2 and 3 Per Guidelines
W/J Ranch 63 Single-Family Homes Category 4 and RO Per Guidelines
TOTAL 768 Units
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APPENDIX C.
CHART OF PRINCIPAL RENTAL PROJECTS AND REQUIREMENTS
(as of Apri/1997)
NUMBER OF UNITS MAXIMUM REQUIRED
PROJECT NAME AND TYPE OF UNITS INCOME CATEGORY RESIDENCY
MBC APARTMENTS 40 Units Category 3 Per Covenants
ALPINA HAUS 44 Units N/A - Resident Occupied Per Ordinance
CASTLE RIDGE 80 Units Category 3 Per Covenants
CENTENNIAL 148 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
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CITY PLAZA BLDG. 4 Units Category 1 Per Resolution
CLARK's MARKET APT. 18 Units N/A - Resident Occupied Per Covenants
COPPER HORSE 13 Units N/ A - Resident Occupied Per Resolution
CORTINA (Hotel Jerome) 16 Units Category 1 Per Resolution
HUNTER LONGHOUSE 33 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
_ KSNO, 620 E. Hopkins 5 Units Category 1, 2 or 3 Per Guidelines
1AROL T RANCH
Permanent 4 Units Category 3
Seasonal 96 Units N/A Per Guidelines
MOUNTAIN OAKS/HOSPITAL 21 Units Hospital Priority Per Hospital
NORTH MILL STATION 17 Units Resident Occupied Per Resolution
SMUGGLER MOUNTAIN
APARTMENTS 11 Units Category 1 Per Guidelines
TRUSCOTI PLACE
1- & 2-Bedrooms 46 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
Studios 50 Units N/A
UTE CITY PLACE 22 Units Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
TOTAL 572 Units Permanent
96 Units Seasonal
668 Units
You must be a qualified employee, senior or disabled individual, as defined in the Guidelines, to reside in the
units listed above. This is only a partial list as there are numerous deed restricted units in the Aspen area. It
is also a requirement that all deed restricted units meet minimum occupancy; i.e., one person per bedroom.
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APPENDIX D.
LISTING OF PRINCIPAL RENTAL PROJECTS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS
(as of April 1997)
MBC Apartments
Lynn Hancock
303 Aspen Airport Business Center
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-2102; 925-2104 Fax
Greg Kingsley, Manager
620 East Hopkins
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-9440
Alpina Haus
Debbie Costner, Property Manager
935 East Durant
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-3975; 920-2396 Fax
Marolt Ranch (Seasonal Housing)
Bruce Nethery, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
530 East Main, Lower Level
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-3499 (Jan. - May & Sept. - Dec.)
(970) 920-5580 Fax
Castle Ridge Apartments
Maxine Jacobs, Resident Manager
1175 Doolittle Circle, #603
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-6851
Mountain Oaks (Hospital)
Bill Brunsworth, Manager
0401 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 544-1380)
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Centennial Apartments
Kim Keilin, Property Manager
100 Luke Short Court
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1876; 920-2691 Fax
North Mill Station
Phillip Bloesma, Manager
355 Puppy Smith Lane
Aspen, CO 8161
(970) 925-8603
City Plaza Building
Chuck Torinus, Manager
517 East Hopkins
Aspen, CO 81611
(970)
Copper Horse
Debbie Costner, Property Manager
328 West Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-3975; 920-2396 Fax
Smuggler Mountain / Truscott Place Apartments
Terry Kappeli, Chief of Property Management
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
530 East Main, Lower Level
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-5139; 920-5580 Fax
Hunter Longhouse Apartments
Julie Estes, Property Manager
101 Lone Pine Road, #20
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-9474
Ute City Place (Ritz Housing)
Rick Jarvis, Manager
909 East Cooper
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-1090, X511
KSNO Building
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APPENDIX E.
METHODOLOGY
PA YMENT-IN-L1EU SCHEDULE
Under certain conditions, developers may satisfy the affordable housing requirement by payment of an affordable
housing impact fee (payment-in-lieu). The amount of the payment is based on the actual cost to purchase land
and construct units and the price for which units may be rented or sold.
The payment-in-Iieu schedule for 1996 is based on the cost of three actual projects (East Hopkins, Juan Street and
Benedict Commons). We calculated the actual cost of each unit, from one bedroom to three bedrooms, using up-
to-date land costs, and subtracted the sales price for that unit at each Category (1, 2, 3 or 4). The result was the
total subsidy required for each of the three projects units. This amount was divided by the average number of
employees who would live in each unit, for a total subsidy per employee. The averaae of these is the amount of
payment-in-lieu per employee in each category.
East Benedict
Hopkins Juan Street Commons
No. of Units 4 6 27
Land Cost* $ 900,000 $ 787,750 $1,500,000
Construction 944,289 1,510,371 3,632,000
Parking Sales 700.000)
TOTAL $ 1 844 209 $2298 121 $4 4..~2 000
*Land cost adjusted to 1996 costs.
Subsidy/
Unit Tvpe Cost Price Subsidy Emplovees Emplovee
1 Bedroom, Category 1 $150,696 $ 32,800 ($117,896) 1.75 ( $67,369)
1 Bedroom, Category 2 164,148 70,800 ( 93,348) 1.75 ( 53,342)
1 Bedroom, Category 3 164,148 109,200 ( 54,948) 1.75 ( 31,399)
Average
Subsidy
2 Bedroom, Category 1 $263,197 $ 39,500 ($223,697) 2.25 ( $99,429)
2 Bedroom, Category 2 269,923 81,000 ( 188,923) 2.25 ( 83,966) ($92,219)
2 Bedroom, Category 3 280,898 119,400 ( 161,498) 2.25 ( 71,777) ( 77,435)
2 Bedroom, Category 4 211,018 188,100 ( 22,918) 2.25 ( 10,186) ( 64,219)
( 42,382)
3 Bedroom, Category 1 $375,697 $ 46,100 ($329,597) 3.00 ($109,866)
3 Bedroom, Category 2 375,697 90,700 ( 284,997) 3.00 ( 94,999)
3 Bedroom, Category 3 397,647 129,200 ( 268,447) 3.00 ( 89,482)
3 Bedroom, Category 4 422,036 198,300 ( 223,736) 3.00 ( 74,579)
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