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ORDINANCE NO. 22
(Series of 1996)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1995 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; and
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 1996 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 1996 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
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 1996 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.
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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
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A public hearing on the Ordinance shall be held on the ~ day of JaR'I'ilEl , 1'1'17, 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 ~th day Of~l'Y, 199~.
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ATTEST:
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FINALLY adopted, passed and approved this 27th day of January, 1997.
John S. B~' M!:~~
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ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY
1996 AFFOF.~DABLE HOUSING GUIDELINES
Effective September 23, 1996
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PURPOSE
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HOUSING BOARD POLICY STATEMENT .......
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PART I. AFFORDABLE HOUSING CATEGORIES
SECTION 1. Income Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 2. Resident Occupied Units and Qualifications ....
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PART II. RENTING, PURCHASING, RESIDING OR SELLING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SECTION 1. Qualifications to Rent or Purchase Affordable Housing ..
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SECTION 2. Qualifications to Reside in Affordable Housing
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SECTION 3. How to Qualify for Affordable Housing (Rental or Purchase) . . . . .
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SECTION 4. Priorities for Persons Desiring to Rent an Affordable Housing Unit
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SECTION 5. Procedures for Sale and Purchase of an Affordable Housing Unit. .
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SECTION 6. Priorities for Persons Bidding to Purchase an Affordable Housing Unit
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SECTION 7. Leave of Absence for Owners of Affordable Housing Units. . . . .
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SECTION 8. Roommates . . . . . . . .
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PART III. INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SECTION 1. Net Minimum Livable Square Footage for Newly Deed Restricted
Affordable Housing Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 2. Maximum Sales Prices for Newly Deed Restricted Affordable
Housing Units and for Affordable Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 3. Maximum Monthly Rental Rates for Newly Deed Restricted
Affordable Housing Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 4. Requirements for Dormitory/Lodge (Seasonal Units)
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SECTION 5. Affordable Housing Dedication Fee (Payment-in-Lieu Fee) . .
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SECTION 6. Conveyance of Vacant Lots
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SECTION 7. Deed Restricting Existing Dwelling Units .....
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SECTION 8. Execution of Deed Restrictions by Applicants
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SECTION 9. Maximum Vacancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PART IV. MAXIMUM ANNUAL RENT INCREASE FOR EXISTING DEED
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PART V.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES. .
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PART VI. DEFINITIONS.
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A. Maximum Household Income and Assets per Category
B. 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 1996 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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HOUSING BOARD POLICY STATEMENTS
The purpose of this section is to assist the staff, development cOlTllllunity 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-Iieu/Land-in-Iieu (the preference of cash ClI. 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 pleference.
.. Entry level sales units (studio and 1 bedroom - Cate[10rie~; 1, 2, and lower
priced Category 3);
.. Rental units (Categories 1, 2 and lower priced Category 3);
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Family-oriented sales units (Categories 3 and 4);
.. 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 affmdable housing impacts for
a development or growth;
2. The developer/property owner will receive sales Ill"Oceeds 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 afrolcJ.2hle Ilousing goals.
Therefore, the Housing Office Issue Manager will track affmdabte housing zone
projects through the Planning and Building Permit process in order to. clid 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.
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PART I.
AFFORDABLE HOUSiNG CATEGORIES
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 (as defined in the Definitions) for each income category is set forth
in Table I:
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MAXIMUM INCOMES BY CATEGORY'
Cateqory 1
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$175,000
$200,000
$225,000
NOTE: A household may qualify to purchase or rent a unit in a higher category.
lprior to 1990, income categories were designated as low, moderate or middle income in accordance with the
applicable Guidelines at that time. In 1990 I APCHO redefined the terms and establi,c:hcd four income categories
in an effort to create a greater variety of units to serve the community's income; levels. The four i.ncome
categories are equated to the past income categories as shown below. APCHO shall jnt-erpret prior references,
including but not limited to past Guidelines, Deed Restrictions and Land Use Code iJVprovals to low, moderate
or middle income categories as to their applicability and compliance with the Guidelines herein.
Category #1
Category #-2
Category #3
Category #4
Equivalent to low income level
Equivalent to lower moderate income level
Equivalent to upper moderate income level
Equivalent to middle income level
'Income 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
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A No asset or income requirements.
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Maximum Resale Price/Appreciation - The maximum resale price shall be calculated as follows:
D.
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) annuai appreciation for each year or portion thereof that the unit is
owned (inciuding 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 iot and
the Housing Office shall have a right of first refusal on any resale.
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.
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 the Affordable Housing Guidelines for five consecutive years
immediately prior to retirement.
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.
Income/Earnings - Applicants must demonstrate that their income/earnings are earned primarily in Pitkin County
(75%). Applicants must demonstrate that they pay Colorado Income Tax as a Colorado resident
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 totaf 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 HOUSING
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 twG gill! years immediately prior to their retirement, or a disable;:: 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
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NOTE: Senior and disabled applicants shall have the right to request Special Review to waive
the minimum twe fgyf year employment requirement.
B. Upon purchase or rental of the unit, employee(s) shall occupy the unit as a primary residence.
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C. Not own developed residential real estate or am9W!!~g9!ijg in those portions of Eagl:,Garfield,
Gunnison or Pitkin Counties which are part of the Roaring Fork River drainage, or my~t list, at
competitive market prices, the residential real estate iMmgM!~j!1Mjj$ prior to or simultaneously with
closing on the affordable housing unit (and still meet theasseiiincome 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: Applicant shall have the right to request Special Review with
regard to owning residential property.
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 I'<esident
Occupied Units which have no income limits. NOTE: Applicants have the right to request
Special Review with regard to maximum income.
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 purchc.'"er who
has assigned, conveyed, transferred, or otherwise disposed of property within the last two years
without fair consideratioll 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 Ijetermining Maximum Net Assets. Applicants have the right to request Special
Review with regard to Maximum Net Asset limitations. Maximum net asset limits for households
which consist of at least one senior citizen are 150% of the above-stated figures.
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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, 8, C, D and E.
B. For residing in a sale unit, meet the requirements of Part II, Section 1, A, 8 and C.
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.
SECTION 3
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Rental 01' Purchase)
A. INITIAL QUALIFICATION:
In order to determine that a person or household desiring to rent or purchase an affordable Ilousing
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
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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 employment 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
Of Ii ice can obtain a copy of the completed loan application submitted to the lender.
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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 for ,'equalification.
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 [-lousing 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 requalification is required for persons who have purchased and own an affordable housing
unit.
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. mllt~lii:!*q!!i!:ftfn!i'~gt1!ntij!!tijM'tI!mt!,f#!i!iff9P#flJg!{lJ!!'mU1@m~~f
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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.
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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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3.
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.
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.
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 coverin[) 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 (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:
A. Persons with a present ownership interest Uoint 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
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persons beiorereceiving 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 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.
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.
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Persons with less than one consecutive year of employment in Pitl,in County immediately prior to
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1. With minimum occupancy and one or more dependents for units with three or mare bedrooms
(dependents must reside in the unit greater than 163 days out of any '12-month period).
2. With minimum occupancy.
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.
1. 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 far 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 equai 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 perleJd of thr"0 (3) business
days to allow the owner and potential buyer to reach an agreement regarding said terms, incl.udlng but not
limited to the closing date and financing contingencies. If after the negotiation period is oller the owner
and buyer have not reached an agreement, the next bldde~s offer will then be presented to the owner for
ccnsideration 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 Section
4, paragraph C.1., regarding sales fee.
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1. Minimum Occupancy (see Definitions) as used herein is one person (with an ownership interost) per bedroom.
A minor child (21 years of oge or younger) or dependent residing in the unit greater thon 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
lotlery category (except Section 6 A, 8, C and 0) and compete with other applicants In that category upon
Special Review and upon finding by the Special Review Committee that fhe emergency wOI;rer complies with
the definition herein.
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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.
Transfer within immediate family to a qualified buyer requires a $100 fee.
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6. For the sale of any unit that has been expanded to include another bedroom, minimum occupancy shalf 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).
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 dear 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.
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, B, 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
uniUroom 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 Ill, 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.
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Unless otherwise set forth in the Deed Restriction and or covenants of the Homeowner's Association coverirlg the unit,
an owner may rent a uniUroom 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 u:hit 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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PART III.
INFORMATION 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 LIVEABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR
NEWLY DEED RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
Table II sets forth the allowable Minimum Net Liveable 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. The minimum net liveable 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.
TABLE II
MINIMUM NET LIVEABLE SQUARE FEET
FOR EACH UNIT TYPE AND INCOME CATEGORY
Unit Type
Cateqories 1 & 2
Square Feet
Cateqories 3 & 4
Square 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 Liveable Square Footage (see Definitions) calculations shall be required for the affordable
housing component of a project and must be verified by the Building Department prior to issuance of any
building permits for either the free market or affordable housing component of the project. The Building
Department shall retain a set of approved building permit drawings for the project and the Building and
Zoning Departments 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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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 III
MAXIMUM UNIT SALES PRICES
Unit Type
CateGory 1
Cateqory 2
CateGory 3
CateGory 4
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1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
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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.
2.
Category 2 single-family lots will require a $19,400 subsidy payment by the developer in addition to
the conveyance of the lot. Category 1 single-family lots will require a $64,500 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. I n 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 qualif)' 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.)
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 c1pproved by
a certified building inspector, architect or engineer approved by the Housing Office fOI 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 HoJsing 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
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1. Units constructed prior to the effective date of these Guidelines shall charge rents that do not exceed
those set forth in Part IV.
Rental rates shall apply whether the units are provided furnished or unfurnished.
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 rnade 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.
Prior to occupancy of a deed restricted rental unit, a proposed tenant must be qualified by the
Housing Office for occupancy and provide to the Housing Office all verification required under tllese
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 terrn of six consecutive months. An executed copy of the lease
shall be provided to the Housing Office prior to occupancy by tenant.
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 owner/operator 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 cqdes of all governmental 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 totlll 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 DORMITORY/LODGE (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 dormitory/lodge 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 dormitory/lodge units must satisfy all requirements of the
applicable Guidelines and shall be required to meet the following minimum standards:
I~. Occupancy of a dormitory unit shall be limited to no more than eight persons.
13. There shall be 150 or greater net liveable square feet of living area per person, including sleeping
and bathroom. For purposes of this requirement, Net Liveable 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 dormitoryllodge units and units developed for seasonal
occupancy only pursuant to a plan 'approved by the Housing Office shall be calculated on the net
liveable square footage as described above and computed at the rates set forth on a case-by-case
basis.
C. Notes 3, 4, 5 and 7 under Table IV, Part III, Section 3, apply to Dormitory/Lodge units.
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 liveable 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.
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 I,conditions and subject to certain requirements, satisfy the affordable housing
requirement,by payment of an affordable housing dedication fee (payment-in-lieu fee). The number
of emplij1yees (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-lieu fee shall be
at the soie discretion of the respective governing body at the recommendation of the Housing Office.
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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
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
$79,000
$64,000
$51,000
$29,000
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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 LOTS
l"ursuant 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, Le., 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 must be conveyed to the Housing Office concurrent with the recordation of the 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.
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 structural/engineering 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 liveable square foOtage), executed and recorded, with the original returned to the
Housing Office for their files.
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 liveable 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 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.
lVIaximum 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%
1983 6.6% 1991 0.0%
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 0.8% increase is based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (Urban
Wage Earners), November 1994 - November 1995. The index increased at the rate of 2.0% 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 0.8% 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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Pl\RT 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 gl"ievance 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.
8. 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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CONDUCT OF THE HE'!\RING
A. If the complainant fails to appear at the
scheduled hearing, Ihe Board may make a
determination to postpone tlw hearing or make a
determination based upon the written documentation
and the evidence submitted.
B. The hearinG ,;l-1all he conducted by the
Board as follows: Oral or documentary evidence may
be received without strict compliance with the rules of
evidence applicable to judicial pmceedings.
c. The right to closs-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 deterrnillation. The decision
of the Board shall be bindillCj on the Housing Office
which shall take all action~; n(-~cessary to carry out the
decision.
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DEFIIUTIONS
Accessorl Dwallin<1 Unit IOrdlnance #1, Series of
1990) See Aspen Land Use Code, Chapter
26.40.090.
Affordable HousinQ - Dwelling unn. restric;ted to the
housing size and type for individuals meeting asset,
income and minimum occupancy guidelines approved
by the Aspen City Council, Board of County Commis-
sioners endlor the Housing Office, whichever shall
apply.
Affordable HouslnQ Zone District - See Aspen Land
Use Code. Chapter 26,26.110.
Asoen/Pitldn County Housing Authoritv - Housing
Office.
~ - 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 aiso definition for
Gross Assets and Net Assets.
!'lasement - As defined by the applicable City or
County Land Use Code.
Bedroom - Designed to be used for sleeping purposes
which may conlain closets, may have access to a
bathroom and which meels applicable City or County
Uniform Building Code requirements for light,
ventilation, sanitation and egress.
Buvdown Unit. Free-market which lhe government
(Aspen, Pitkin County, Housing Office) acquired and
deed restricted to affordable housing.
Caplt:l,llmorovemenm - Unless otherwise defined in
the Deed Restriction covering the affordabie housing
unit. eny fIXture erected as a permanent improvement
to real properly excluding repair, replecement, and
maintenance cost6.
Caretaker Dwelli"'" Unim - Se. County Land Use
Code.
Coslqner. A joint signatory of a promissory note who
shall not occupy the unit unless qualified by the
Housing Office.
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Deed Restriction - A contract entered into belween
the Housing office and the owner or purchaser of real
property identifying the conditions of occupancy and
resale.
Del.1enclent - A minor child (21 years or younger) or
other relalive of the renter or OVlner of an affordable
housing unil, which child or reletive i6 taken and listed
es a dependent for federal income tex 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 Pereo" - A person who meets the definition
of "individual with a disability" contained in 29 U.S.C.
Section 706(6), and/or as defined In the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990; andior a person who has
,,"handicap.' as defined in C.R.S. 24-34-301(4), lhe
Colorado Antidiscrimination Act.
Dormitorv - A structure or portion thereof under single
management that prOVides group sleeping accommo-
dations 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 ill, Section 4.
Emerllencv Worker - An employee or volunleer (on
call 24 hours/day for human. life threalening
emergencies) of a communily based organization that
provides on-scene assislance giving personal cara to
victims. Including. but not limited to the following: Fire
Department Workers, Mountain Rescue, Sheriffs
Deputies, police Officers, Hospital Emergency Room
Tachnicians, Social Service Workers (mental health
and abuse caSe VJorkers), Ambuiance Drivers.
Emergency Medical T echnicians/"
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!=mplovee/Qualified Resident - A person who is
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Emplover - 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.
.Emplovee (Non-Profitl - A person who works!
performs for a non-profit organization. Employees
include artists, performers, musicians, organizers,
bookkeepers, etc., but excluding construction workers.
l\Jon-profit organizations include any certified non-profit
organization providing services to and located in Pitkin
County.
.Emplovee Dwellinq Unit - See Pitkin County Land
Use Code.
Employee Housinq - See definition for Affordable
Housing.
Family-Oriented Unit - A dwelling unit attached or
detached, 3 bedrooms or more, with direct ground
floor access to a useable yard area.
Fee Simple Estate - The maximum possibie 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
personai 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 earnings 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 ail
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-burner 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 appiicants of highest pri,o,l'ty.
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Maximum Bid Price - Unless otherwise defined in the
Oeed 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 Occupancy - 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
induded as a net asset.
Net Liveable Square Footaa8 - 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.
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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.
Resale Aqreement - 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).
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Seasonal Emplovee - A person working not less than
30 ~B 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 92 89 years or more.
Special 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 specificaliy
designated in the Guidelines that are eligible for
special review.
Storaqe Space - 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 ;:my issue arising under these Guidelines.
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APPENDIX A
MAXIMUM INCOMES BY CATEGORY
(as of July 1996)
The maximum gross household income for each income category is set forth below:
Cateqorv 1 Cateqorv 2 Cateqorv 3 Cateqorv 4
Income Percentile 25% 50% 75% >75%
o Dependent $ 23,700 $ 37,600 $ 6'1,400 $ 99,000
1 Dependent $ 31,200 $ 45,100 $ 68,900 $106,500
:2 Dependents $ 38,700 $ 52,600 $ 76,400 $114,000
3 or More Dependents $ 46,200 $ 60,100 $ 83,900 $121,500
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.
The 0 dependent figure increased by 2% due to the CPI; each dependent adcls $7,500 to each catgory,
up to three dependents.
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CHART OF PRINCIPAL OWNERSHIP PROJECTS & REQUIREMENTS
(as 01 July 1996)
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AND TYPE OF UNITS INCOME CATEGORY RESIDENCY
AABC Rowhouses 12 Townhomes No Income Guidelines Per Covenants
Aspen Village MHP 150 Trailers/Ownership 01 Land Resident Occupied Per Guidelines
Benedict Commons 27 Studios and One Bedrooms Category 2, 3 and 4 Per Guidelines
Billings 7 T own homes Category 2, 3 and 4 Per Guidelines
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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-Famiiy Homes Category 4 Per Guidelines
Fairway Three 30 Townhomes Category 4 Per Guidelines
Highland Villas 16 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
Hunter Creek 77 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
Juan Street 2 Duplexes; 2 Single-Family Category 4 Per Guidelines
Lacet (East Cooper) 14 Townhomes/Singie-Family Category 3, 4 and RO Per Guidelines
Lone Pine 28 Condominiums (Land Lease) Category 4 Per Guidelines
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Midland Park 37 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
Oh.Be.Joylul 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 Townhomes
13 Single-Family (w/Garage) Category 4 Per Guidelines
Ute Park 7 Single-Family Homes Category 4 Per Guidelines
West Hopkins 11 T own homes Category 2 and 3 Per Guidelines
Williams Woods I 18 Townhomes Category 2 and 3 Per Guidelines
W/J Ranch I 63 Single-Family Homes Category 4 and RO Per Guidelines
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APPENDIX C.
CHART OF PRINICPAL RENTAL PROJECTS AND REQUIREMENTS
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(as of July 1996)
L NUMBER OF UNITS MAXIMUM REQUIRED
PROJECT NAME AND TYPE OF UNITS INCOME CATEGORY RESIDENCY
AABC APARTMENTS 40 Units Category 3 Per Covenants
ALPINA HAUS 44 Units NIA - Resident Occupied Per Ordinance
CASTLE RIDGE 80 Units Category 3 Per Covenants
CENTENNIAL 148 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
CITY PLAZA BLDG. 4 Units Category 1 Per Resolution
CU\RK's MARKET APT. 18 Units NIA - Resident Occupied Per Covenants
COPPER HORSE 13 Units NIA - 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
MAROLT RANCH
Permanent 4 Units Category 3
Seasonal 96 Units NIA Per Guidelines
MOUNTAIN OAKSIHOSPITAL 21 Units Hospital Priority Per Hospital
NORTH MILL STATION 17 Units Resident Occupied Per Resolution
SMUGGLER MOUNTAIN
APARTMENTS 11 Units Category 1 Per Guidelines
TRUSCOTT PLACE
1- & 2-Bedrooms 46 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
Studios 50 Units NIA
UTE CITY PLACE 22 Units Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
C:'TAL 572 Units Permanent
Jill Units Seasonal
668 Units
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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
AABC Apartments
Lynn Hancock
303 Aspen Airport Business Center
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-2102; 925-2104 Fax
Alpina Haus
Debbie Costner, Property Manager
935 East Durant
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-3975; 920-2396 Fax
Castle Ridge Apartments
Maxine Jacobs, Resident Manager
1175 Doolittle Circle. #603
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-6851
Centennial Apartments
Kim Keilin, Property Manager
100 Luke Short Court
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1876; 920-2691 Fax
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
Hunter Longhouse Apartments
Julie Estes, Property Manager
101 Lone Pine Road, #20
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-9474
KSNO Building
Greg Kingsley, Manager
620 East Hopkins
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-9440
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Marolt Ranch (Seasonal Housing)
Bruce Nethery, Property Manager
AspenlPitkin County Housing Authority
530 East Main, Lower Level
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-3499 (Jan. - May & Sept. - Dec.)
(970) 920-5580 Fax
Mountain Oaks (Hospital)
Bill Brunsworth, Manager
0401 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 544-1380)
North Mill Station
Phillip Bloesma, Manager
355 Puppy Smith Lane
Aspen, CO 8161
(970) 925-8603
Smuggler Mountain / Truscott Place Apartments
Terry Kappeli, Chief of Property Management
AspenlPitkin County Housing Autllority
530 East Main, Lower Level
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-5139; 920-5580 Fax
Ute City Place (Ritz Housing)
Rick Jarvis, Manager
909 East Cooper
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-1090, X511
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METHODOLOGY
PAYMENT-iN-LIEU 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-lieu 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, l!$!pjj!.jPi'\Rffl!i\!J!i!?!M!9R%!M and subtracted the sales price for that unit at each
Category (1, 2, 3 or4).'theresullwasthet6taisubsidv 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 averaqe 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 $2,298,121 $4.432.000
It *Land cost adjusted to 1996 costs.
Subsidyl
Unit Tvpe Cost Price SubsidV 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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