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ORDINANCE NO.4
(Series of 2007)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY
EMPLOYEE HOUSING GUIDELINES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
ASPEN/PITKlN 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 Aspen/Pitkin County Employee 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 Housing Office qualification guidelines for Category 1,2,3,
4, 5, 6, 7 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 I
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby adopts the amended changes to the
Aspen/Pitkin County Employee 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 26th day of February 2007, 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 12th day of February 2007.
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ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY
EMPLOYEE HOUSING GUIDELINES
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AMENDED AND APPROVED
February 2007 for Pitkin County/City of Aspen
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
530 Eust Muin, Lower Level
Aspen, Colorudo 81611
970-920-5050/970-920-5580 Fux
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HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Sheri Sanzone - Chairperson/City Appointee
Marcia Goshorn - Vice Chairperson/County Appointee
Ron Erickson - Joint Appointee
Kristin Sabe1- County Appointee
Patrick Jones - City Appointee
Vacant - Alternate Joint Appointee
Wish to thank:
THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Helen Klanderud
Jasmine Tygre - Councilperson
Torre - Councilperson
Jack Johnson - Councilperson
Je DeVilbiss - Councilperson
And
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Michael Owsley - Chairperson
Dorothea Farris - Commissioner
Patti Clapper - Commissioner
Jack Hatfield - Commissioner
Rachel Richards - Conunissioner
for their continued support.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................
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CREATION
PURPOSE
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HOUStNG BOARD POLICY STATEMENT.
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PART I. EMPLOYEE HOUSING CATEGORIES
SECTION I. Category Incomes.......................... ......................... ..........................
SECTION 2. Resident Occupied Units ........................ ..........................................
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PART II. RENTING EMPLOYEE HOUSING
SECTION I. Qualifications to Rent Employee Housing ...... ..................................
SECTION 2. Initial Qualification to Rent ........................................ ........................................
SECTION 3. Maintaining Eligibility for Rental of Employee Housing ............................... .
SECTION 4. Management of Rental Units ................................... . . .............................
SECTION 5. Rental Sign-Up Policy .............................................. ......................................
SECTION 6. Seasonal Housing.................................................
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PART III. PURCHASING EMPLOYEE HOUSING
SECTION 1. Qualifications to Purchase Employee Housing.. .........................
SECTION 2. Initial Qualification to Purchase ... .................. ......... ................................. ..........................
SECTION 3. Qualifications for Purchase of Resident Occupied Units. ..................................
SECTION 4. Maintaining Eligibility for Ownership of Employee Housing....................... ...........................
SECTION 5. Priorities for Persons Bidding to Purchase an Employee Housing Unit.......
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PART IV. LOTTERY PROCESS ....................................................
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PART V. PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF A CATEGORY EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNIT
SECTION I. Listing a Unit with the Housing Office................. ......................................
SECTION 2. Advertising the Sale: Bid Periods ................... ...................................... .
SECTION 3. Fees for Listing and Sales............... .................. ......................................................... ...............
SECTION 4. Deed Restriction ................................................................ ......... ............................................ .................
SECTION 5. Co-Ownership and Co-Signature.......................................... .........................................
SECTION 6. Sale or Resale of Resident Occupied Units.............. ..............................................................................
SECTION 7. Sale of Single Family Lots ................................................. ...... . .........................
SECTION 8. Leave of Absence for Owners of Employee Housing Units....... .........................
SECTION 9. Roommates in Sales Units ......................................... ....... ...... .............
SECTION 10. Capital Improvement Policy & Minimum Standards................. .................................. ..........................
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PART VI. SPECIAL REVIEW
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PART VII. INFORMA nON FOR DEVELOPMENT OF EMPLOYEE HOUSING
SECTION 1. Priorities for the Employee Housing Units .............. ................... .......................... ................................ 39
SECTION 2. Employee Housing Units Required for Mitigation ........................ ........................................................ 40
SECTION 3. Requirements for Employee Housing Units in Residential Subdivisions................................................ 41
SECTION 4. Requirements for EH Units under the Multi-Family Housing Replacement Program............................ 42
SECTION 5. Requirements for the Affordable Housing Zone District ......... ... .. .................................. 42
SECTION 6. Dedication Fee for Exempt Single-Family Home and Duplex Units ...................................................... 42
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 7.
SECTION 8.
SECTION 9.
SECTION 10.
SECTION II.
SECTION 12.
SECTION 13.
SECTION 14.
SECTION 15.
SECTION 16.
Resident Occupied Units .................. ... .. .......................
Net Minimum Livable Square Footage for Newly Deed Restricted EH Units .......................................
Maximum Sales Prices for Newly Deed Restricted EH Units & Lots............. .......................................
Maximum Monthly Rental Rates for Newly Deed Restricted EH Units ................................. ..............
Requirements for DormitorylLodge (Seasonal Units) .................................... ........................................
Employee Housing Dedication Fee (Payment-in-Lieu Fee) ......................................... ..........................
Conveyance cfVacant Lots ............................................... .... ................... ..........................................
Deed Restricting Existing Dwelling Units ......... .................. ..................................................................
Execution of Deed Restrictions by Applicants.... ................. ............. ...................... .............................
Maximum Vacancy .................. ......................... ........................... ..........................
PART IX.
PART VIII. MAXIMUM ANNUAL RENT INCREASE FOR EXISTING RENTAL UNITS.............................
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.......................................................
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PART XI.
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DEFINITIONS...........................................................
APPENDIX
A. Maximum Household Incomes and Assets per Category............. ..................................................
B. Chart of Principal Ovmership Projects............................................. .. .......................................
C. Chart of Principal Rental Projects and Requirements .....................
D. Listing of Principal Rental Projects and Property Managers ............ ......................................................
TABLES
Maximum Incomes by Category.. .. .. .......................................... ............... ...... ....... ................
Minimum Net Livable Sq. Ft. for Each Unit Type and Income Category .. .. .............................
Maximum Unit Sales Prices.............................................. .......... ................................ . ...........................
Maximum Monthly Rent. ............................... ........................................... ......................
Occupancy Standards by Unit Type....
Permitted Increase in Maximum Rents for Existing Employee Housing Units..
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CREATION
The Housing program was created in 1974. There were two separate entities at thai time-
the City and County. In 1981/1982, a citizen panel was formed and combined both entilies
into one City and County entity, creating the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Office. The entity
became lhe Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority in November of 1988 so lhat the entity
could do the following:
. incur debt
. borrow money
. secure mortgages
. obtain grants, gifts or otherwise
. obtain jitnds for implementing, completing and operating housing projects
. condemnation
There were two new legislations that passed in 2001 relating to Housing Authorities --
House Bill 1172 and House Bill 1174. Both Bi/(s expanded the duties of Housing
Authorities. The City of Aspen, Pitkin County and the Community support the Aspen/Pitkin
County Housing Aulhority. There are two main jitnding sources for the housing program --
a Real Estate Transfer Tax (RET7) and a portion of a sales tax. The RETT is a 1% transfer
tax on the sales price of all real eslate sold within the City of Aspen only and does nol apply
to the first $100,000 of each sale. The RETT alone raises over $3 million per year for lhe
employee housing program and was extended for a third time in 2001 for an additional 20
years --December 31,2024.
The Authority was established for the purpose of effecting the planning, financing,
acquisition, construction, reconstruction or repair, maintenance, managemenl and operation
of housing projects pursuant to a multi-jurisdiclional plan to provide residential facilities
and dwelling accommodations at rental or sale prices within the means of persons of low,
moderate and middle income who are permanent residenls and persons employed in the City
and County.
Housing authorities are created by Section 29-1-204.5, Colo. Revised Statutes. The Housing
Board consists of a five-member (with an additional altemale) Board of Directors that help
to make policy. Until November of 1992, the Aulhority dealt with three separate accounting
firms. Currently, all money transactions are handled through lhe City of Aspen with support
by Pitkin County.
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PURPOSE
"To assure the existence of a supply of desirable housing for persons currently employed
in Pitkin County, persons who were employed in Pitkin County prior to retirement, the
handicapped, and other qualified persons of Pitkin County as defined herein. "
- Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority's Goal-
(Originally Adopted 1983)
Each year the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority (hereinafter the Housing Office) establishes
Guidelines that govern the development of, admission to and occupancy of deed restricted
employee-housing units for Aspen and Pitkin County. The guidelines support the Housing Office's
goals and are not intended to supersede City or County Land Use Codes or the Uniform Building
Code.
The Employee 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 employee rental rates
. Establish employee sales prices
. Establish criteria for qualifications and occupancy
. Develop and prioritize current and long range housing programs
. Provide information and a process for developing employee housing
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, which provide goods and services to
individuals, businesses or institutional operations in Pitkin County.
These Employee Housing Guidelines shall remain
in effect until such time as the Housing Board, the
City Council and the Board of County
Commissioners approve new or amended
Guidelines.
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HOUSING BOARD POLICY STATEMENTS
The purpose of this section is to assist the staff, development conununity and public in understanding the
Housing Board's philosophies regarding various aspects ofthe program. These Policy Statements will be
reviewed and revised by the Housing Board on an annual basis.
EMPLOYEEIWORK FORCE HOUSING
As the purpose states on page 2, the existence ofthe housing program is to provide housing opportunities
for persons who are or have been actively employed or self-employed in Pitkin County and Aspen, and
which provide goods and services to individuals, businesses or institutional operations in Pitkin County.
The term "employee housing" is used interchangeably throughout this document as work force housing.
All deed-restricted housing, of any type or Category, requires an individual to:
. Work full-time in Pitkin County (due to the nature of the seasonality of the town, full-time
is defined as working 1500 hours per calendar year); and
. Not own any other developed property within the Roaring Fork Valley as defined in Part
X, Definitions.
There are other specific criteria for the category units and for the RO units, and these are spelled out
within this document. Most relate to maximum household income and maximum assets for the specific
category unit and/or the specific RO unit.
Mitigating Employee Housing Impacts
The Housing Board has prioritized the following options in order of preference depending on the site
location:
1. On-Site Housing ... that the location of a deed restricted property used for construction or
redevelopment of a property for mitigation purposes be either next to or attached to the
development.
2. Off-Site Housing ... that the location of a deed restricted property used for construction or
redevelopment of a property for mitigation purposes be at a separate location approved by the
Housing Office.
3. Cash-In-Lieu or Land-in-Lieu ... that the applicant for a ,development may, under certain
conditions and subject to certain requirements, satisfy the mitigation requirement by payment of
an employee housing dedication fee or a donation of land. The preference of cash or land shall
be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Development and Construction of Employee Housing
The Housing Board has prioritized the following options in order of preference regarding the types of
units to construct:
The private sector priorities for development should be as follows:
1. For-sale type units whereby the average sales price is no higher than Category 3 and the units
consist of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, with associated RO units
2. Family-oriented sales units (Categories 3 and 4)
The public sector priorities for development should be as follows:
I. Entry-level rental units consisting of I-bedroom Categories I and 2
2. For-sale units consisting of Categories 2 and 3 I-bedroom and 2-bedrooms
3. Family-oriented sales units consisting of Categories 3 and 4
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PART L
EMPLOYEE HOUSING CATEGORIES
The Housing Office's goal is to establish and implement a plan to provide housing within the conununity.
Rental rates and sales prices are established which are provided to employees and families of low (Category
I), moderate (Categories 2 and 3) middle (Category 4) and upper middle (Categories 5, 6, 7 and RO) income
levels as related to housing costs in Aspen and Pitkin County. In order to carry out this objective,
employee-housing units are categorized to reflect which income levels they are to service as set forth in
Sections 1 and 2 below.
SECTION I
INCOME CATEGORIES
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 conununity's income levels., along with
Resident Occupied (RO). The four income categories were equated to the past income categories and
adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index (CPl). In 2003, Categories 5, 6 and 7 were added.
Current income amounts were derived from 1999 data collected by the APCHA including: 1999 Housing
Survey of Pitkin County Employees; Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reports; Colorado
Department of Employment and Wages reports; U.S. Census Bureau: Flow ofFunda Accounts Report and
Annual Expenditures Per Child Report; and Housing and Urban Development Data Sets, and increased by
3% or the Consumer Price Index (as defined in the Defmition section).
The survey of employees within Pitkin County determined the median household income for households
with zero and one dependent was $60,000.
Category 1 low-income level
Category 3 upper moderate-income level
Category 5, 6, 7 and RO upper middle-income level
The maximum gross household income (defmed in the Definitions) for each income category is set forth in
Table!.
Category 2 lower moderate-income level
Category 4 middle-income level
If net assets exceed the Category 4 net asset limit for any household with a Category 1, 2 or 3 income,
prior to construction of the first phase of Burlingame Ranch, the following method will be used to
calculate income: Each $45,000 of excess assets over $175,000 (the Category 4 asset limit) will be
converted to $4,152 of income and added to the Gross Household Income. This is the amount
necessary to purchase $346 per month of mortgage at an 8,5% interest rate over 30 years. However,
should a household's net assets exceed $900,000, that household will be ineligible for deed-restricted
housing. TillS METHODOLOGY ONLY ALLOWS FOR A HOUSEHOLD TO MOVE INTO
CATEGORY 4.
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TABLE I
MAXIMUM INCOMES BY CATEGORY
Maximum rental incomes are different than maximum sales incomes. Due to the nature of the working
adult in Pitkin County and the wages that are required to maintain a consistent employee base, the Housing
Office and Board have recognized the need for a higher allowable income adjusted by the number of adults
and the bedroom mix. Maximum sales incomes are not attributed to the number of bedrooms, but will
remain the same per household, with an adjustment to dependents only.
Maximum Incomes for RENTAL Units Only
(See Income Verification, Part II, Section 2, No.1)
No. Of Adults Category I Category 2 Catel!ory 3 Category 4
One Adult $31,000 $48,000 $77,000 $125,000
Two Adults 45,000 71,000 116,000 187,000
Three Adults 53,000 83,000 135,000 218,000
Net Assets not in Excess of 100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000
No. OfD endents
o Dependents
I De-pendent
2 Dependents
3 or More Dependents
Net Assets Not in Excess of
Maximum Incomes for SALES/OWNERSIllP Units Only
(See Income Verification, Part ill, Section 2, No.1)
Cate 0 I Cate 0 2 Cate 0 3
$31,000 $48,000 $77 ,000
38,500 55,500 84,500
46,000 63,000 92,000
53,500 70,500 99,500
100,000 125,000 150,000
Cate ory 4
$125,000
132,500
. 140,000
147,500
175,000
Maximum Incomes for SALES/OWNERSIllP Units Only
(See Income Verification, Part ill, Section 2, No.1)
No. of Dependents Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category RO
o Dependents $134,000 $147,000 $162,000 N/A
I Dependent 141,500 154,500 169,500 N/A
2 Dependents 149,000 162,000 177,000 N/A
3 or More Dependents 156,500 169,500 184,500 N/A
Net Assets Not in Excess of 200,000 225,000 250,000 $900,000
NOTE: A household can qualify to purchase a unit in a higher category.
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SECTION 2
RESIDENT OCCUPIED UNITS
In addition to the income categories for employee housing units set forth in Table I, employee housing units
may also be designated "Resident Occupied" (RO) units. Persons shall occupy RO units who qualify as
stated in Part III, Section I and 3, Qualifications for Purchase of Resident Occupied Units. Resident
Occupied units with deed resrrictions recorded prior to the establishment of the RO Guidelines are subject
to their individual deed restrictions. Information on Resident Occupied Units is also found in Part V,
Section 6, Sale or Resale of Resident Occupied Units; and Part VII, Section 7, Resident Occupied Units.
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PART IL
RENTING EMPLOYEE HOUSING
SECTION 1
QUALIFICATIONS TO RENT EMPLOYEE HOUSING
To qualifY, be eligible, and remain eligible to rent and reside in a long-term employee-housing unit
(Category I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, RO, or long-term at Marolt &. Truscott), a person/household must meet the
following criteria and must not be over the maximum income and net assets as stipulated in the table below:
Maximum Incomes for RENTAL Units Only
(See Income Verification, Part II, Section 2, No.1)
No. Of Adults Category I Category 2 Category 3 Cate!!ory 4
One Adult $31,000 $48,000 $77,000 $125,000
Two Adults 45,000 71,000 116,000 187,000
Thee Adults 53,000 83,000 135,000 218,000
Net Assets not in Excess of 100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000
1. Be a full-time employee working in Pitkin County for an employer whose business address is
located within Aspen or Pitkin County, whose business employs employees within Pitkin County,
whose business license is in Aspen or Pitkin County, and/or the business taxes are paid in Aspen or
Pitkin County (if an employer is not physically based in Pitkin County, an employee must be able to
verifY that they physically work in Pitkin County a minimum of 1500 hours per calendar year for
individuals, businesses or institutional operations located in Pitkin County); or a retired person who
has been a full-time employee in Pitkin County a minimum of four years inunediately prior to his or
her retirement (as further defmed in the Definition section); or a handicapped person residing in
Pitkin County who has been a full-time employee for a Pitkin County employer a minimum of four
years inunediately prior to their disability as defmed in these Guidelines; or in the event of the
qualified employee's death, the spouse of any such employee, retired person, or handicapped
person; and/or a dependent living with that qualified employee, retired person or handicapped
person. In a two-person household of two adults only (no dependents as defined in the Guidelines),
both adults must be working in Pitkin County to qualifY for an additional bedroom.
2. Upon rental of the unit, employee(s) shall occupy the unit as the primary residence.
3. The tenant must not own developed residential real estate or a mobile home in those portions of the
Roaring Fork Valley as defined in Part X, Defmitions. If the tenant does own developed residential
real estate or a mobile home in those specific areas defmed in Part X, Defmitions, the tenant will
have 180 days to dispose of said property. Documentation shall be provided to the APCHA on how
the property is to be disposed.
4. If vacant land is owned in the portions of the Roaring Fork Valley as defined in Part X,
Definitions, while leasing an employee-housing unit, the land must remain unimproved. If the
land is improved with a residence, the individual must then relinquish the employee-housing unit
by vacating the rental unit. Upon approval of a building permit, such owner shall have three-years
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to build on such free-market lot. If the residential lot (whether free-market or deed-restricted)
remains undeveloped after the three-year time frame, the owner must sell the lot within 180 days or
list the deed-restricted unit according to their deed-restriction. NOTE: Persons owning improved
residential property, residing in employee housing prior to May 1, 1994, will be allowed to retain
ownership of that residential property and still be eligible to reside in employee housing.
However, once the residential property is sold, the person residing in employee housing may not
acquire additional residential property and remain eligible to reside in employee housing,
5. The tenant must have total current household income and assets no greater than the maximum
amount specified for the particular Category I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or RO unit. Any renter 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. Maximum
net asset limits for households, which consist of at least one citizen ofretirement age, are 150% of
the applicable income category.
6. If the tenant's residency began prior to ownership by the City, County or Housing Office as a result
of a "Buy down" situation, and the tenant's residency has been continuous since that time, the
tenant must qualify only as a full-time employee. The tenant does not have to qualify under the
income or asset provisions. The tenant will be required to pay rent conunensurate with his or her
household income regardless of the price category of the unit.
7. If a tenant or potential tenant is under review for a non-compliance issue, the tenant or potential
tenant will not be approved and/or his or her lease will not be renewed until the non-compliance
issue is satisfied.
8. An emergency worker may be placed on the top of the rental sign-up list if approved as a qualified
Emergency Worker through the Public Safety Council Committee review and as dermed under the
Definitions section herein. The individual's supervisor must request the priority, in writing, to the
Public Safety Council Housing Subcommittee. This Subcommittee will consist of members from
any emergency worker department, and a member of the Public Relations Board (PRB). It is the
responsibility of the supervisor to prove to the Public Safety Council that the employee is a required
response priority. The member of the PRB will not vote, but will conunent on whether the
individual should be allowed the priority. If the Public Safety Council Housing Subcommittee
approves the individual for priority status, written verification must be provided to the Housing
Office. At such time, the Housing Office will place the individual at the top of the rental sign-up
list for City-owned projects. They must verify their continued service (see Definitions) to that
agency for their lease to be renewed. This requirement expires after two years of residency/service.
9. Roonunates are permitted under the Guidelines. Individuals residing in two or three bedroom units
must, at all times, have the unit filled with qualified tenants. In case of a vacancy, the remaining
tenant(s) is/are responsible to fmd a new roonunate within forty-five (45 days). All residents must
be qualified through the Housing Office prior to occupancy.
10. The Minimum Occupancy Requirement of one qualified individual per bedroom must be met;
however, if the property manager of a rental unit has advertised a vacant unit for over one month,
minimum occupancy requirements can be waived. At such time the rental unit becomes vacant, the
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property manager must again try and meet the minimum occupancy requirement. The Housing
Office may do random audits and investigate complaints or reports of non-compliance on an
ongoing basis.
II. All qualification items are verified every two years by the Housing Office staff unless the property
has a yearly requirement.
SECTION 2
INITIAL QUALIFICATION TO RENT
In order to determine that a person or household desiring to rent an employee housing unit meets all of
the criteria set forth in Part II, Section I, PRIOR to occupancy, the Housing Office must review and have
on file specific documentation which provides proof of: residency, employment, income and assets. The
Housing Office may request any or all of the following documentation. (All information and
documentation received will remain confidential.)
1. Income Verification:
a. Copy of the previous year's (most current) Federal Income Tax return.
b. Current income and financial statement verified by the applicant to be true and correct.
If there is a variance of more than or less than 20% between current income and income
reported on the previous year's tax returns, the incomes will be averaged. This will
establish the income category.
c. Social Security report of employer(s) and location(s).
If the above information is not available, the applicant must provide other documentation as
requested by the Housing Office.
2. Employment Verification:
a. All W -2 forms from the current or previous year (a potential tenant who has signed up
on for a specific unit must provide documentation of employment for the full term
that was specified on the Sign-Up sheet).
b. Wage stubs (ifW-2's are not available).
c. Employer(s) name, address, telephone and dates of employment.
d. Housing Office "Employment Verification Form" [signed by employer(s)].
e. Evidence of legal residency.
f. Landlord verification of residency, stating specific dates.
g. Valid Colorado Driver License.
h. Valid Pitkin County Voter Registration.
1. Verification of telephone service in Pitkin County.
J. Divorce Decree or Separation Agreement, including alimony and child support. A copy
must indicate that it has been entered in the record with all exhibits and supplements
attached.
k. A picture J.D. (driver's license, state issued ill card, passport, etc.) is required.
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If the above information is not available, the applicant must provide other documentation as
requested by the Housing Office.
3. When someone is self-employed and works too few or no hours for an employer, then the
number of hours worked in Pitkin County must be clearly documented by providing:
a. A complete copy of the applicant's most recent tax returns, including Federal tax returns,
Schedule C (profit and loss statement) and all other completed schedules, and State tax
returns and copies of most recent W2's and or 1099's for each job (if applicant received
W2's and/or 1099's).
b. Copies of any paycheck stubs received by the employee or an up-to-date profit and loss
statement.
c. A copy of a current business license.
d. The following documentation must be provided if a, b and c above does not verify the
employment requirement and the residency requirement.
I) A copy of a current detailed work log or appointment book for the last year (or at least
the last quarter) listing hours worked each day for each job or appointment and clients'
names and local addresses. Time spent in marketing, accounting and other administrative
tasks in support of the business will also count towards the 1,500 hours per year
employment requirement if the applicant can clearly demonstrate to the Housing Office
that this is the case.
2) Copies of invoices sent to clients, particularly if the invoices reflect the amount of time
spent on the job invoiced (and copies of payment for invoiced work);
3) A Client List, which would provide client names with local telephone numbers and local
addresses, type of work done, and approximate time spent with client per appointments
m a year.
4) Any additional documentation the Housing Office may require to verify the applicant is
employed in Pitkin County and occupying the unit as their primary residence, such as
business and personal banking records, utility bills, payments received, etc.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to clearly demonstrate that he/she is meeting the full-time
employment and residency criteria. If the household does not specifically fall under the current
policy, the household may request a Hearing before the Housing Board for review.
Due to the need for an employer to house their employees on-site, for rental units owned by employers, if
the deed-restricted housing is located on-site of the business, the employer may choose the tenant. If the
income and/or assets are greater than the maximum allowed for that specific unit, that employee's
income and/or assets shall be waived. All other qualifications must be adhered to.
Note: Applicants for Employee Housing will verify on the application that all information provided
is true and accurate. If any of the information is determined to be inaccurate or non-verifiable, the
applicant may be subject to disqualification by the Housing Office from the application and/or
approval process.
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SECTION 3
MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY FOR RENTAL OF EMPLOYEE HOUSING
The status of Renters/Tenants of Employee Housing Units shall be reviewed and verified every two years
to ensure that they continue to meet the requirements of the Guidelines, including but not limited to:
Minimum Occupancy, Income and Asset Requirements, and Employment. The Housing Office shall
notity the landlord to provide the tenant written notice of the requalification at least thirty (30) days prior
to the expiration of the two years. The Housing Office Rental Approval form should accompany this
notice. The landlord shall disclose in the lease that the tenants must requality every two years.
Housing Office Responsibilities:
1. If a complaint is received, it is forwarded to the Qualifications Specialist, who researches the
complaint. If staff finds grounds to move forward, the first compliance letter will be mailed
within 30 calendar days of receipt of the complaint. The bi-annual requalification request will be
treated as a compliance letter.
2. If the client does not respond within two weeks to the initial compliance letter, a second
compliance letter will be sent. The first and second compliance letters will be sent by regular
mail.
3. If the client does not respond to the second compliance letter within two weeks, and/or if the
compliance situation is not fully resolved within 60 calendar days from the date ofthe first letter,
a Notice of Violation (NOV) letter will be sent to the landlord. The NOV will provide the
landlord an option if they wish to dispute the violation by requesting a Housing Board Grievance
Hearing in writing within 15 calendar days from the date of the NOV letter. The NOV letter will
be sent by regular and certified mail. APCHA will also notity the APCHA Board when a NOV
letter is sent. For Board update purposes, the landlord situation will be referred to by a case
number only, with no mention of client name or address, and will briefly outline the case.
4. If the landlord does not respond or does not request a Board hearing, of the landlord does not
request a Board hearing within the specified deadline, APCHA will send a final letter to the
landlord. For ownership units, the final letter will state the client has 30 days to list their unit
. with the Housing Office and that their appreciation has stopped. For rental units, the client will
be notified their lease will terminate by a date agreed upon by the Housing Office and the
Property Manager (end of lease term or the Property Manager may choose to pursue legal
eviction). The final letter will be sent by regular and certified mail.
5. Should a tenant or owner be receiving unemployment benefits, the tenant or owner must still
meet the 1500-hour per calendar year work requirement.
Landlord Responsibilities:
I. The landlord shall provide disclosure in the lease that tenants must be qualified every two years
and must reapply in the second year.
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2. The landlord shall provide the tenant written notice of the requirement for requalification at least
thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the two years. The Housing Office Rental Approval
form should accompany this notice.
3. Provide the Housing Office a copy of the lease signed by both parties, prior to tenant occupancy.
Tenant Responsibilities:
1. Tenant must meet all of the Initial Qualifications stated previously in Part II, Section 1. Should
a tenant not meet the income/asset requirements of the category unit, the tenant shall have one
year to come into compliance or find another place to live. A tenant who has entered into the
bidding process to purchase a deed-restriction unit and is looking for other rental opportunities
has one additional year to reside in the unit. However, the rent shall be increased to the category
that matches the tenant's income.
2. Once a tenant receives a letter from the Housing Office, the tenant must provide the completed
form and/or any additional documentation requested by the deadline stated in the letter.
3. If a tenant wishes to dispute a NOV, the tenant must submit a written request for a Board
Grievance Hearing within the deadline stated in the tenant's NOV letter.
4. Once a tenant receives a finalletler, the tenant will be notified their lease will terminate by a date
agreed upon between the Housing Office and the designated Property Manager.
5. If the client does not respond by the final deadline, legal counsel will follow-up with appropriate
legal action.
6. The tenant must pay a requalification fee, as stated in the Fee Schedule adopted on a yearly basis,
when the documentation is filed with the Housing Office.
SECTION 4
MANAGEMENT OF RENTAL UNITS
Private management companies manage most of the rental projects. Each specific complex may differ in its
rental procedures. Persons desiring to rent an Employee Housing unit must meet employment and
income requirements as well as minimum occupancy. A list of the rental projects and managers is
located in Appendix D. Units managed by the Housing Office are Truscott Place Phase I and Phase II,
Smuggler Mountain Apartments, Aspen Country Inn and Marolt Ranch Seasonal Housing. Please contact
the Housing Office or individual property managers for specific rental information.
If a qualified tenant of a deed-restricted rental unit requests Alpine Legal Services (ALS) to resolve a
housing dispute, ALS will contact the landlord to initiate a mediation between the landlord and the tenant.
If the landlord refuses to participate in the mediation process, ALS may directly assist the tenant to pursue
their legal claim. If the parties are unable to resolve their dispute, ALS will refer the parties to private
counsel, or for qualified tenants, ALS will attempt to place their case with a pro bono attorney for direct
representation.
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SECTION 5
RENTAL SIGN-UP POLICY
The Housing Office advertises any vacancies in the classified section of the local newspaper on Mondays
and Tuesdays. Any interested party may sign up for that specific unit in the Housing Office. The sign-up
for an advertised unit ends at 3:00 p.m. that following Wednesday. Staff reviews the sign-up list and
contacts the household with the most years worked full-tirne in Pitkin County. The interested applicant(s)
must provide proof of their work history in Pitkin County for all the years stated on the sign-up sheet.
SECTION 6
SEASONAL HOUSING
Beginning September 1 of each year and ending May 31 (winter season) of each year, the units located at
Marolt Ranch and Burlingame Seasonal Housing can accept students, as defmed in the Guidelines. At the
time of sign-up, each student shall provide to APCHA documentation proving emollment in a school, or
documentation proving an internship with a Pitkin County business. Each student shall sign a lease for the
appropriate time frame and provide first, last months and a security deposit as required from each seasonal
housing project. See the Definition section for the definition of Accredited and Student.
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PART III
PURCHASING EMPLOYEE HOUSING
SECTION 1
QUALIFICATIONS TO PURCHASE EMPLOYEE HOUSING
To qualifY, be eligible, and remain eligible to purchase and reside in an employee-housing unit, a
personlhousehold must meet the following criteria and must not be over the maximum income as stipulated
in the table below. An owner, however, does not have to continue to comply with income and/or assets.
No. OfD endents
o Dependents
1 Dependent
2 Dependents
3 or More Dependents
Net Assets Not in Excess of
Maximum Incomes for SALES/OWNERSHIP Units Only
(See Income Verification, Part ill, Section 2, No. I)
Cate 0 I Cate 0 2 Cate 0 3
$31,000 $48,000 $77,000
38,500 55,500 84,500
46,000 63,000 92,000
53,500 70,500 99,500
100,000 125,000 150,000
Cate 0 4
$125,000
132,500
140,000
147,500
175,000
Maximum Incomes for SALES/OWNERSHIP Units Only .
(See Income Verification, Part ill, Section 2, No.1)
No. of Dependents Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category RO
o Dependents $134,000 $147,000 $162,000 N/A
I Dependent 141,500 154,500 169,500 N/A
2 Dependents 149,000 162,000 177,000 N/A
3 or More Dependents 156,500 169,500 184,500 N/A
Net Assets Not in Excess of 200,000 225,000 250,000 $900,000
NOTE: ,A household can qualifY to purchase a unit in a higher category.
1. Be a full-time employee working in Pitkin County for an employer whose business address is
located within Aspen or Pitkin County, whose business employs employees within Pitkin County,
whose business license is in Aspen or Pitkin County, and/or the business taxes are paid in Aspen or
Pitkin County (if an employer is not physically based in Pitkin County, an employee rnust be able to
verifY that they physically work in Pitkin County a minimum of 1500 hours per calendar year for
individuals, businesses or institutional operations located in Pitkin County); or a retired person who
has been a full-time employee in Pitkin County a minimum of four years immediately prior to his or
her retirement (as further defined in the Defmition section); or a handicapped person residing in
Pitkin County who has been a full-time employee for a Pitkin County employer a minimum of four
years innnediately prior to their disability as defmed in these Guidelines; or in the event of the
qualified employee's death, the spouse of any such employee, retired person, or handicapped
person; and/or a dependent living with that qualified employee, retired person or handicapped
person. In a two-person household of two adults only (no dependents as defmed in the Guidelines),
both adults must be working in Pitkin County to qualifY for an additional bedroom.
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2. Upon purchase of the unit, employee( s) shall occupy the unit as the primary residence and maintain
at least the minimum work requirement until retirement age as specified in these Guidelines.
3. The purchaser/owner must not own developed residential real estate or a mobile in the Roaring
Fork Valley as defined in Part X, Definitions. If property is owned, the purchaser/owner must
list for sale, at competitive market prices, the residential real estate or mobile horne prior to or
simultaneously with closing on the employee housing unit and still meet the asset/income
limitations as set forth in Table I. The purchaser must provide the Housing Office with a copy of
the appraisal of the property. Upon the sale, a copy of the closing documents indicating the sale
price must be provided to the Housing Office. If the property is not sold by the time of closing
on purchase of the employee-housing unit, it must remain listed until sold. The owner has 180
days to sell the free-market unit. After such time, the owner must list and sell the deed-restricted
unit according to their deed-resrriction. 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 employee housing in
accordance with the Guidelines at the income category determined by the Housing Office to be
appropriate under the circumstances.
4. If vacant land is owned mobile in the Roaring Fork Valley as defined in Part X, Definitions, while
owning an employee-housing unit, the land must remain unimproved. If the land is irnproved with a
residence, the individual must then relinquish the employee-housing unit by listing and selling the
ownership interest in that unit. Upon approval of a building permit, such owner shall have three-
years to build on such free-market lot. If the residential lot (whether free-market or deed-restricted)
remains undeveloped after the three-year time frame, the owner must sell the lot within 180 days or
list the deed-restricted unit according to their deed-restriction. NOTE: Persons owning improved
residential property, residing in employee housing prior to May 1, 1994, will be allowed to retain ownership
of that residential property and still be eligible to reside in employee housing. However, once the residential
property is sold, the person residing in employee housing may not acquire additional residential property
and remain eligible to reside in employee housing.
A business owner, where the individual owns a deed restricted unit, has an opportunity to purchase
another unit mobile in the Roaring Fork Valley as defmed in Part X, Definitions, under the
following conditions: I) the business owner would contact APCHA that a unit has been found in
the free market that they would like to purchase; 2) the business owner would then discuss with the
APCHA the needs of the owner; 3) the specific Category would be agreed to by both parties (the
owner and APCHA) and 4) the Housing Office has the option to approve the request as long as a
recorded deed restriction is placed on the free market property relating to the business. The
employer would only be allowed to rent the unit to a qualified employee of Pitkin County unless the
unit is located in the down valley area. Should the unit be located down valley, the owner would be
allowed to rent to an individual employed somewhere mobile in the Roaring Fork Valley as
defined in Part X, Definitions, as long as their employee would have the first right of refusal, with
the second right of refusal going to someone employed in Pitkin County, with the last right to any
other qualified employee.
5. The purchaser/owner must have total current household income and assets no greater than the
maximum amount specified in Part III, Section I, for the particular category. Any purchaser who
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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. Maximum net
asset limits for households, which consist of at least one citizen of retirement age, are 150% of the
applicable income category. This is applicable at the time of purchase ONLY. After purchase,
owners must continue to meet 1-5 above to continue to own and reside in employee housing.
6. The ownership of any property shall be considered in determining Maximum Net Assets.
7. All qualification items stated above in 1-5 are verified by requesting each owner to sign a
Requalification Affidavit every two years.
8. Any individual or household who is under review for a possible non-compliance issue may not
enter any new lotteries, including in-complex bids, until the non-compliance issue has been
satisfied. The owner MUST also be in good standing with their homeowners' association and
a notarized docnment from the HOA will be required at the time of application.
SECTION 2
INITIAL QUALIFICATION TO PURCHASE
In order to determine that a person or household desiring to purchase an employee housing unit meets all
of the criteria set forth in Part ill, Section I, the Housing Office must review and have on file specific
documentation which provides proof of: residency, employment, income and assets. The Housing Office
may request any or all of the following documentation. All information and documentation received
will remain confidential.
1. Income Verification:
a. Copies of the past two years complete Federal income tax returns, with W2's attached.
b. Current income and financial statement verified by the applicant to be true and correct.
If there is a variance of more than or less than 20% between current income and income
reported on the previous year's tax returns, the incomes will be averaged. This will
establish the income category.
c. Social Security records, or W2's for all the years worked in Pitkin County.
If the above information is not available, the applicant must provide other documentation as
requested by the Housing Office.
2. Employment Verification:
a. All W -2 forms from a minimum ofthe previous four years (purchase).
b. Wage stubs (ifW-2's are not available).
c. Employer(s) name, address, telephone and dates of employment.
d. Housing Office Employment Verification Form [signed by employer(s)].
e. Evidence oflegal residency.
f. Landlord verification of residency, specific dates.
g. Valid Colorado Driver's License.
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h. Valid Pitkin County Voter Registration.
1. Verification of telephone service in Pitkin County.
j. Divorce Decree or Separation Agreement including alimony and child support. A copy
must indicate that it has been entered in the record with all exhibits and supplements
attached.
k. Applicants desiring to purchase a unit will be required to sign a release in order for the
Housing Office to obtain a copy of the loan application from the lender.
1. Any additional information the Housing Office will require to verify the applicant's full-
time residency in their unit, e.g., business and personal banking records, utility bills, etc.
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If the above information is not available, the applicant must provide other documentation as
requested by the Housing Office.
3. When someone is self-employed and works too few or no hours for an employer, then the
number of hours worked in Pitkin County must be clearly documented by providing:
a. A complete copy of the applicant's most recent tax returns, including Federal tax returns,
Schedule C (profit and loss statement) and all other completed schedules, and State tax
returns and copies of most recent W2's and or 1099's for each job (if applicant received
W2's and/or 1099's).
b. Copies of any paycheck stubs received by the employee and/or an up-to-date profit and loss
statement.
c. A copy of a current business license.
d. The following documentation must be provided if a, b and c above does not verify the
employment requirement and the residency requirement.
I) A copy of a current detailed work log or appointment book for the last year (or at least
the last quarter) listing hours worked each day for each job or appointment and clients'
names and local addresses. Time spent in marketing, accounting and other administrative
tasks in support of the business will also count towards the 1,500 hours per year
employment requirement if the applicant can clearly demonstrate to the Housing Office
that this is the case.
2) Copies of invoices sent to clients, particularly if the invoices reflect the amount of time
spent on the job invoiced (and copies of payment for invoiced work);
3) A Client List, which would provide client names with local telephone numbers anellocal
addresses, type of work done, and approximate time spent with client per appointments
III a year.
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4) Any additional documentation the Housing Office may require to verify the applicant is
employed in Pitkin County and occupying the unit as their primary residence, such as
business and personal banking records, utility bills, payments received, etc.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to clearly demonstrate that he/she is rneeting the full-time
employment and residency criteria. If the household does not specifically fall under the current
policy, the household may request a Hearing before the Housing Board for review.
Note: Applicants for Employee Housing will verify on the application that all information
provided is true and accurate. If any of the information is determined to be inaccurate or
non-verifiable, the applicant may be subject to disqualification by the Housing Office from
the application and/or approval process.
SECTION 3
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
RESIDENT OCCUPIED UNITS
In order to determine that a person or household desiring to purchase a Resident Occupied housing unit
meets all of the criteria set forth in Part ill, Section I (except income limits), the Housing Office must
review and have on file specific documentation which provides proof of: residency, employment, and
assets. The Housing Office may request any or all of the following documentation. All information and
documentation received will remain confidential.
I. Income Verification:
a. Copies of the past two years complete Federal income tax returns, with W2's attached.
b. Current income and fffiancial statement verified by the applicant to be true and correct.
c. Social Security records, or W2's for all the years worked in Pitkin County.
If the above information is not available, the applicant must provide other documentation as
requested by the Housing Office.
2. Emplovment Verification:
a. All W-2 forms from a minimum of the previous four years (purchase).
b. Wage stubs (ifW-2's are not available).
c. Employer(s) name, address, telephone and dates of employment.
d. Housing Office Employment Verification Form [signed by employer(s)].
e. Evidence oflegal residency.
f. Landlord verification of residency, specific dates.
g. Valid Pitkin County Driver License.
h. Valid Pitkin County Voter Registration.
1. Verification of telephone service in Pitkin County.
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J. Divorce Decree or Separation Agreement including alimony and child support. A copy
must indicate that it has been entered in the record with all exhibits and supplements
attached.
k. Applicants desiring to purchase a unit will be required to sign a release in order for the
Housing Office to obtain a copy of the loan application from the lender.
1. Any additional information the Housing Office will require to verify the applicant's
presence in Pitkin County; e.g., business and personal banking records, utility bills, etc.
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If the above information is not available, the applicant must provide other documentation as
requested by the Housing Office.
3. When someone is self-employed and works too few or no hours for an employer, then the
number of hours worked in Pitkin County must be clearly documented by providing:
a. A complete copy of the applicant's most recent tax returns, including Federal tax returns,
Schedule C (profit and loss statement) and all other completed schedules, and State tax
returns and copies of most recent W2's and or 1099's for each job (if applicant received
W2's and/or 1099's).
b. Copies of any paycheck stubs received by the employee or an up-to-date profit and loss
statement or an up-to-date profit and loss statement.
c. A copy of a current business license.
d. The following documentation must be provided if a, b and c above does not verify the
employment requirement and the residency requirement.
I) A copy of a current detailed work log or appointment book for the last year (or at
least the last quarter) listing hours worked each day for each job or appointment and
clients' names and local addresses. Time spent in marketing, accounting and other
administrative tasks in support of the business will also count towards the 1,500
hours per year employment requirement if the applicant can clearly demonstrate to
the Housing Office that this is the case.
2) Copies of invoices sent to clients, particularly if the invoices reflect the amount of
time spent on the job invoiced (and copies of payment for invoiced work);
3) A Client List, which would provide client names with local telephone numbers and
local addresses, type of work done, and approximate time spent with client per
appointments in a year.
4) Any additional documentation the Housing Office may require to verify the applicant
is employed in Pitkin County and occupying the unit as their primary residence, such
as business and personal banking records, utility bills, payments received, etc.
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to clearly demonstrate that he/she is meeting the full-time
employment and residency criteria. If the household does not specifically fall under the current
policy, the household may request a Hearing before the Housing Board for review.
4. Additional Conditions and/or Requirements:
a. Gross income is not limited, but net assets are limited to no more than $900,000.
b. An owner cannot own any other developed residential property within the Roaring Fork
Drainage System.
c. See the deed restriction for the specific RO unit for any other additional restrictions
and/or conditions.
d. Applicant must demonstrate that their income/earnings are eamed primarily in Pitkin
County (75%). Applicants must demonstrate that they pay Colorado Income Tax as a
Colorado resident.
5. Resale of RO Units: The owners of an RO unit must list the unit through the Housing Office,
unless the specific deed restriction states otherwise. At the time of the listing, the Owner will
pay to the Housing Office a Listing Fee of one percent (1 %) of the total sales price. The unit
will go through the normal selling process, with a lottery held at the end of the two-week bid
period. At the time of closing, the Owner will pay an additional Sales Fee of one percent (1 %)
of the total sales price, for a total ofa two-percent (2%) of the overall sale's fee.
SECTION 4
MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY FOR OWNERSHIP
OF EMPLOYEE HOUSING
There is not a requalification requirement to meet Income, Asset and Minimum Occupancy for persons
who have purchased and own an employee-housing unit. The individual must remain a qualified
employee or retiree, continue to occupy the unit as their primary residence as defined in these Guidelines,
and not own any other property within the Roaring Fork Valley as defined in these Guidelines, and as
they are amended from time to time. APCHA will require all owners to complete and sign a
Requalification Affidavit on a bi-yearly basis.
APCHA has the right to request additional documentation through an audit or follow-up on a complaint
to show proof of employment and residency. Additional documentation may include items previously
stated in Section 1.
All qualification items under Part ill, Section I, 1-5 shall apply to continue ownership.
Housing Office Responsibilities:
1. If a complaint is received, it is forwarded to the Qualifications Specialist, who researches the
complaint. If staff finds grounds to move forward, the first compliance letter will be mailed within
30 calendar days of receipt of the complaint or if the bi-annual Affidavit has not been returned. The
bi-annual affidavit will be treated as a compliance letter.
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2. If the owner does not respond within two weeks to the initial compliance letter, a second
compliance letter will be sent. The first and second compliance letters will be sent by regular
mail.
3. If the owner does not respond to the second compliance letter within two weeks, and/or if the
compliance situation is not fully resolved within 60 calendar days from the date of the first letter,
a Notice of Violation (NOV) letter will be sent to the owner. The NOV will provide the owner
an option if they wish to dispute the violation by requesting a Housing Board Grievance Hearing
in writing within 15 calendar days from the date of the NOV letter. The NOV letter will be sent
by regular and certified mail. APCHA will also notify the APCHA Board when a NOV letter is
sent. For Board update purposes, the owner will be referred to by a case number only, with no
mention of client name or address, and will briefly outline the case.
4. If the owner does not respond or does not request a Board hearing, or the owner does not request
a Board hearing within the specified deadline, APCHA will send a final letter to the owner. The
fmalletter will state the client has 30 days to list their unit with the Housing Office and that their
appreciation has stopped. The fmalletter will be sent by regular and certified mail.
Owner's Responsibilities:
I. Owner must meet all of the initial qualifications previously stated in Section I except for the
income/asset qualification.
2. Once an owner receives a letter from the Housing Office, the owner must provide the completed
form and/or any additional documentation requested by the deadline stated in the letter.
3. Should the owner be found out of compliance, the appreciation on the unit will be suspended.
4. If an owner wishes to dispute the NOV, the owner must submit a written request for a Board
Grievance Hearing within the deadline stated in the NOV letter. The owner will then be scheduled
for a hearing at the next available Board meeting. The owner and the Housing Office will each be
allowed one extension of the originally scheduled Board meeting. Per APCHA Guidelines and
Grievance procedures, "the decision of the Board shall be binding and the Housing Office shall take
all action necessary to carry out their decision."
5. Once an owner received the final letter, the owner shall list their unit for sale within 30 days.
6. If the owner does not respond and/or if the owner does not list said unit by the fmal deadline, legal
counsel will follow-up with appropriate legal action.
SECTION 5
PRIORITIES FOR PERSONS BIDDING TO PURCHASE
AN EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNIT
The Housing Office operates a lottery for the sale of employee housing properties. The qualified person(s)
submitting the highest bid price, which does not exceed the maximum bid price, during the bid period shall
have the first right to negotiate the 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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I. Persons with a present ownership interest Joint or Tenants In Conunon, in the employee housing unit.
2. 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.
3. Qualified spouses and/or children of current owners, including joint custody of the children, and/or
qualified parent(s) meeting minimum occupancy. A transfer between siblings is permitted; however,
any person who is gaining ownership by a transfer between a family member (as defmed in these
Guidelines) must qualify fully under that specific category. For example, if the unit is a Category 3
unit, the sibling must qualify as a fully qualified Category 3 person with a work history of at least the
last four years. Transfer within immediate family to a qualified buyer requires a$1 00 fee, and must
be approved by the Housing Office prior to the transfer. The qualified buyer is also required to
enter into a new deed restriction during the transfer process.
4. Persons living in and owning another unit within the complex who meet mmnnum occupancy
standards. A person must have owned his in-complex unit for at least one year prior to receiving the
in-complex priority. If there are more than one in-complex bids meeting minimum occupancyl, a
lottery will be held by giving the number of chances as stipulated below. On an in-complex move, a
unit must open up to bid to other qualified persons before receiving the in-complex priority. For new
multi-phase projects, the in-complex priorities will apply only after completion of all employee-
housing phases of the project. The in-complex priority DOES NOT apply to any single-family
homes.
No bids will be accepted for a household that is in a higher category than the one being sold. Priorities for
the lottery process are as follows for each specific type unit.
STUDIO UNITS:
I. A single person with four or 'more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
inunediately prior to application for purchase.
2. A household greater than one with four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County immediately prior to application for purchase.
3. A household with one to four years of consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
immediately prior to application for purchase.
4. A household with less than four years of consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
inunediately prior to application for purchase.
1 .
Minimllm Occupancy (see Definitions) as used herein is one person (with an ownership interest) per bedroom muJ/or a dependent. A Dependent is defined and can be
eOl/lltedlar a bedroom ~ stipulated in Part X Df;finiJions.
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ONE-BEDROOM UNITS:
I. A household of one or more qualified employees with four or more consecutive years of
ernployment in Pitkin County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
2. A household of one or more qualified employees with one to four consecutive years of
employment in Pitkin County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
3. A household of one or more qualified employees with less than one consecutive year of
employment in Pitkin County inunediately prior to application.
TWO-BEDROOM UNITS:
I. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
immediately prior to application for purchase.
2. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has worked one to four consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
3. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has worked less than one consecutive year of employment in Pitkin
County inunediately prior to application.
4. A household of one with four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
immediately prior to application for purchase.
5. A household of one with one to four years of consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County immediately prior to application for purchase.
6. A household of one with less than four years of consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County immediately prior to application for purchase.
THREE-BEDROOM UNITS:
I. A household of at least two qualified employees and one dependent, or one qualified employee
with two dependents which said employee(s) has four or more consecutive years of
employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to application for purchase.
2. A household of at least two qualified employees and one dependent, or one qualified employee
and two dependents which said employee(s) has worked one to four consecutive years of
employment in Pitkin County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
3. A household of at least two qualified employees and one dependent, or one qualified employee
and two dependents which said employee( s) has worked less than one consecutive year of
employment in Pitkin County inunediately prior to application.
4. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
inunediately prior to application for purchase.
S. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has worked one to four consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
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6. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has worked less than one consecutive year of employment in Pitkin
County inunediately prior to application.
7. A household of one with four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
inunediately prior to application for purchase.
8. A household of one with one to four years of consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
9. A household of one with less than four years of consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
FOUR-BEDROOM UNITS:
I. A household of at least two qualified employees and two dependents, or one qualified
employee with three dependents, which said employee(s), has four or more consecutive years
of employment in Pitkin County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
2. A household of at least two qualified employees and two dependents, or one qualified
employee and three dependents which said employee(s) has worked one to four consecutive
years of employment in Pitkin County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
3. A household of at least two qualified employees and two dependents, or one qualified
employee and three dependents which said employee(s) has worked less than one consecutive
year of employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to application.
4. A household of at least two qualified employees and one dependent, or one qualified employee
with two dependents which said employee(s) has four or more consecutive years of
employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to application for purchase.
5. A household of at least two qualified employees and one dependent, or one qualified employee
and two dependents which said employee(s) has worked one to four consecutive years of
employment in Pitkin County immediately prior to application for purchase.
6. A household of at least two qualified employees and one dependent, or one qualified employee
and two dependents which said employee(s) has worked less than one consecutive year of
employment in Pitkin County inunediately prior to application.
7. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
inunediately prior to application for purchase.
8. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has worked one to four consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County immediately prior to application for purchase.
9. A household of at least two qualified employees or one qualified employee and one dependent
which said employee(s) has worked less than one consecutive year of employment in Pitkin
County inunediately prior to application.
10. A household of one with four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County
inunediately prior to application for purchase.
II. A household of one with one to four years of consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County inunediately prior to application for purchase.
12. A household of one with less than four years of consecutive years of employment in Pitkin
County immediately prior to application for purchase.
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If you have left the Roaring Fork Valley and then returned, you would only become re-eligible if you
meet all of the following criteria: I) work in Pitkin County at least four years prior to absence; 2)
absence has been for no more than one year; 3) currendy working in Pitkin County: and 4) yearly
income would be based on current annual income or annual income in Pitkin County prior to the
absence, whichever is greater.
Each household in the top priority will receive the following number of chances. These chances relate only
to those households who have worked in Pitkin County four years or more. Any other bidder who has
worked in Pitkin County less than four years, will receive only one chance if a separate lottery is held.
Working in Pitkin County greater than 4 years, less than 8 years
Working in Pitkin County greater than 8 years, less than 12 years
Working in Pitkin County greater than 12 years, less than 16 years
Working in Pitkin County greater than 16 years, less than 20 years
Working in Pitkin County greater than 20 years
5 chances
6 chances
7 chances
8 chances
9 chances
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. During this period, the owner and potential buyer shall endeavor to reach an agreement regarding said
terms, including but not limited to the closing date and financing contingencies. If the owner and buyer
have not reached an agreement at the end of the negotiation period, the next bidder's offer will then be
presented to the owner for consideration. .A new three-business day negotiating period will begin. 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 placed back on the market for new bids or withdrawn from sale.
The owner shall be subject to the provisions of Part V, Section 3, paragraph 1, regarding sales fees.
If a unit has been expanded to include another bedroom, minimum occupancy shall be based on the original
bedroom count (e.g., for a I-bedroom unit expanded to a 2-bedroom unit, a single person household would
meet minimum occupancy, and the unit would be marketed as a one-bedroom unit).
EXCEPTIONS TO PRIORITIES SUBJECT TO (SPECIAL REVIEW):
1. Emergency workers (see Definitions) meeting minimum occupancy may qualify for placement into
the top lottery priority (except paragraphs 1,2,3 and 4, of Part III, Section 6). The employee may
compete with other applicants in that category (with a maximum of 5 chances) upon approval from
the Public Safety Council. In order to receive the emergency worker priority, the emergency
worker must have been in service to the conununity with that agency for a least one year. The
worker will be required to be in service to the agency as a qualification of ownership until they have
completed four years of service. If the worker leaves the emergency status position before that time, they will be required to list their unit for sale to a qualified employee. (The option for Special
Review of circwnstances for leaving is open to emergency workers.)
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2. First priority for mobility disability units shall be given to handicapped persons prioritized by
length of residency and who meet the defmition of a mobility disability. The handicapped person
must meet APCHA's Guidelines criteria for a mobility disability as well as other minimum
occupancy criteria to receive this priority.
3. 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.
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PART IV
LOTTERY PROCESS
Priority for purchasing via the Housing Lottery is given to those persons who have worked in Pitkin
County a minimum of four consecutive years. An initial lottery is held for persons who have priority
status. A subsequent lottery may be held if necessary. Any persons employed in Pitkin County and
meeting the criteria are eligible to participate in the Housing Lottery, however, demandfor housing is so
great that it is unlikely in the foreseeable future that a non-priority lottery will need to be held.
I. The lottery is held the Monday after the listing period has ended, unless otherwise specified.
Should there be an in-complex bid, the lottery will not be held. If there are more than one in-house
bids, a lottery will be held for those in-complex households only. Should all in-house people decline
the unit or not get fmancing, the lottery will be held for the households who entered the lottery prior
to the deadline.
2. All qualified households who have bid on that unit are entered into the lottery.
3. The names are printed out and verified prior to running the lottery to ensure that a household has
not been excluded. The names are verified by the bid sheets and by the receipts provided to each
bidder. This list is currently posted on the outside door of the Courthouse Plaza Building by Noon,
the Friday before the lottery is held.
4. The lottery shall be run on the date specified in the advertisement.
5. Once the lottery has been run, the list is printed out and the names are, again, verified to ensure that
all households were included in the lottery. If there is a problem, the problem is noted on the
printout and explained as to why the lottery has to be rerun. The lottery is then rerun with the
correction(s) made.
6. The file of the lottery winner is pulled and reviewed for completion.
7. Once the winner's information is verified, the winner is notified by the APCHA and an appointment
is scheduled.
8. The lottery is then classified as "official" and the names posted on the bulletin board in the Housing
Office.
9. If the winner of the lottery does not proceed to contract the Housing Office and sign the contract
within three business days, the next in line is notified and so on, until the unit is under contract for
purchase.
NOTE: The APCHA has the right to disqualify a potential winner if the winner's qualification
information cannot be verified, is incomplete, or inaccurate at the time of contract.
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PART V
PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE
OF A CATEGORY EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNIT
SECTION 1
LISTING A UNIT WITH THE HOUSING OFFICE
I. An owner of an employee housing unit desiring to sell should consult with the Housing Office and
review the Deed Restriction covering the unit to determine the maximum sales price permitted
and other applicable provisions concerning a sale.
2. 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 oflisting.
3. The sale of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADO) deed-restricted as a "for-sale" unit must be through
the Housing Office lottery process, except that the developer may select the fIrst fully-qualified
purchaser as stated in Section 26.520.070, Deed Restrictions and Enforcement, of the City of Aspen
Municipal Code.
4. 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.
5. The APCHA acts as a Transaction Broker representing both Buyer and Seller. Questions will be
answered and help provided to any potential purchaser or seller EQUALLY in accordance with the
current Guidelines.
6. The APCHA is responsible for preparing all documents pertaining to the sale and purchase of
Category Units.
7. 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 coimsel, licensed real estate
brokers, or such related services, shall be at purchasers or sellers own expense.
8. 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.
8. A seller in the process of purchasing a different unit may fmd it necessary to secure additional
fInancing should the property listed for sale not close prior to the closing date on the newly
purchased property.
9. A Seller's Property Disclosure Form will be completed by the Seller at the time of listing. This
will be reviewed with the Sales Manager. Each seller will be provided a copy of the Minimum
Standards required in order for the Seller to receive maximum value. It is required that the Seller
shall provide the Buyer with a clean, working unit upon delivery of deed. Holes in the walls will be
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filled, carpets steam cleaned, damaged windows will be repaired, appliances will be in working
order, and the plumbing shall be in working order. A final inspection of the unit shall be conducted
by the Buyer on the day of closing. If the unit is not left in satisfactory condition, at the sole
discretion of the APCHA, monetary compensation shall be held in escrow at closing from the
Seller's proceeds until the repairs and/or cleaning are completed. The repairs and/or cleaning shall
be paid from this fund. Any monies left over shall then be distributed to the Seller. The escrow
amount shall be determined by the Housing Office.
SECTION 2
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. Upon listing, there is an initial two-week
bid period during which the unit is advertised with one open house date for showing. APCHA will
accept in-complex bids the first week only. Such deadline will be stated in the Guidelines. After
the deadline, any bid from an in-complex owner will be treated as all other bids. 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
Wednesday, until the unit is sold.
2. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to investigate sources of fmancing prior to submitting a bid
for employee 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.
3. If more than one bid is received during any bid period, bids are prioritized according to the
Guidelines. If more than one bid is in top priority, a lottery is held.
SECTION 3
FEES FOR LISTING AND SALES
There are two fees involved in the listing and sale of a Deed Restricted Employee Housing unit -- a Listing
Fee and a Sales Fee. The Sales Fee is equal to two percent (2%) of the sale's price of the property, unless
otherwise specified in the Deed Restriction. Also, unless otherwise specified in the Deed Restriction, the
Housing Office will collect half of the total fee (the Listing Fee) at the time of the listing. If a sale is
completed by the Housing Office, the Listing Fee is considered part of the overall Sales Fee and will be
applied to the total Sales Fee payable at closing. 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. In the event that the
Seller: a) fails to perform under the listing contract, b) rejects all offers at maximum price in cash or cash-
equivalent terms, or c) withdraws the listing after advertising has conunenced, that portion of the Listing
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. The balance will be credited to the Seller's sales fee when the
property is sold.
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SECTION 4
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. This form is either a Memorandum of
Acceptance that relates to a Master Deed Restriction, or an Occupancy and Resale Agreement. The form is
provided for signature by the Housing Office at the time of closing, and will be record~d along with the
other documents that are required to be recorded.
SECTION 5
CO-OWNERSHIP AND CO-SIGNATURE
1. Any co-ownership interest other than Joint Tenancy or Tenancy-In-Conunon must be approved by
the Housing Office.
2. Co-signers (persons providing security or assuming partial responsibility for the loan) may be
approved for ownership of the unit but shall not occupy the unit unless qualified by the Housing
Office. An additional document will be required for the non-qualifying owner to sign at the time of
closing and will be provided by the Housing Office.
SECTION 6
SALE OR RESALE OF RESIDENT OCCUPIED UNITS
1. There may be a maximum initial sales price for a newly developed Resident Occupied Unit. This
will be based on a project-by-project basis.
2. If a vacant lot is purchased for development, an initial Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained
within three years of the sale of the lot.
3. For those RO projects that do not require the unit to be listed with the Housing Office, the Housing
Office shall qualify prospective purchasers (under Housing Office qualifications). Any other
resales of RO units shall be listed with the Housing Office and will be marketed through the same
process as the category units, unless specified differently in that project's specific deed restriction.
This will guarantee that the maximum sales price is being adhered to in all aspects of the housing
program. The Seller will be required to pay a Listing Fee of one percent (1 %) of the total sale's
price in addition to the one percent (1 %) Sales Fee, for a total of two percent (2%) of the overall
sale's price. Mobile home parks with no sales price limits are exempt from this section, except that
at the time of closing, a I % fee of the sales price will be paid by the seller into the housing program,
unless stated otherwise.
4. The maximum resale price shall be calculated as follows (unless specified differently in a recorded
deed restriction). The appreciation is calculated using the simple method, not the compounded
method.
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. the initial sale price of the RO lot or unit, plus 3% or the Consumer Price index (CPI) whichever is
less, appreciation on that amount, subject to the requirements below; PLUS
. the actual cost to construct a unit on a lot, plus 3 % or CPI, whichever is less, appreciation on that
amount from the time of Certificate of Occupancy (CO), subject to the requirements below; PLUS
. any additional cost to expand the unit to the maximum 2,200 square feet, plus 3% or CPI, whichever
is less, appreciation on that amount, from the time of CO for that addition, subject to the requirements
section stated below; PLUS
. the actual cost of pennitted 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.
5. Existing mobile home parkes) converted to the RO category will not have an appreciation cap on the
mobile home and/or lot if the unit owners are qualified Pitkin County residents as defined by the
Guidelines. The Housing Office shall retain the right of first refusal on any resale.
SECTION 7
SALE OF SINGLE FAMILY LOTS
The City or County will receive sales proceeds from single-family lots when the land is being provided as
mitigation of employee housing impacts for a development or growth.
The property owner or developer will receive sales proceeds from single-family lots when the land is not
being provided as mitigation of employee housing impacts for a development or growth.
SECTION 8
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR OWNERS OF
EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS
An owner of an employee-housing unit must reside in their unit at least nine months out of the year and
work at least 1500 hours per calendar year. There are instances in someone's life where they must leave
Pitkin County for a limited period of time and desire to rent their unit during their absence. In those
instances, a Leave of Absence may be granted by the Housing Office. The homeowner must provide clear
and convincing evidence, which shows a bona fide reason for leaving and a commitment to return to the
Aspen/Pitkin area.
Leave of Absence Request Procedure
I. A Leave of Absence Request form must be completed and returned to the Housing Office at least
30 dsys prior to leaving. This form must be obtained from the Housing Office.
2. Notice of such intent to rent and the ability to conunent shall be provided to any applicable
homeowners' association at the time of request for their input and recommendation.
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Terms and Conditions:
I. The unit may be rented during said period so long as the Deed Restriction covering the unit pennits
the rental. A three-month leave of absence may be granted upon approval of APCHA 'and the
appropriate HOA.
2. In the event that the rental rate is not set forth in the Deed Restriction, the rent shall be charged
based on the owners costs plus $50. For someone who no longer has debt on their unit, the rent
would be calculated beginning with the rental amount associated with the Guidelines in effect at the
time they bought the unit, and then appreciated forward per Table VI in the Guidelines.
3. Owner's cost as used herein includes the monthly mortgage principal and interest payment,
condominium fees, utilities remaining in owner's name, taxes (if not part of the mortgage payment)
and insurance prorated on a monthly basis, plus $50 per month.
4. Prior to the 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.
5. A copy of the executed lease shall be furnished by the owner or tenant to the Housing Office and
homeowners' association.
6. Should the homeowners' association or APCHA reconunend denial of the owner's request for a
leave, the Housing Office will conduct a Special Review with the owner, homeowners' association
representative(s) present or a member of APCHA.
7. A short-term rental may be pennitted, with the consent of the Housing Office and the Homeowners'
Association, to faculty or employees of a non-profit group and who shall be qualified without
meeting income and assets only for a short-term rental (three months or less).
SECTION 9
ROOMMATES IN SALES UNITS
Owners are allowed to have roonunates, however, there are certain conditions that must be followed when
renting a room.
Terms and Conditions:
I. Roonunates are pennitted as long as the owner is a qualified employee and residing full-time in
their unit.
2. The maximum rental rate for the room shall not exceed the maximum rental rate permitted under
Part VII, Section 10, Table IV, for said unit pro rated on a per bedroom basis. One roommate in a
two-bedroom unit shall pay a maximum rent of one-half (1/2) of the costs; one roommate in a three-
bedroom household shall pay a maximum rent of one-third (1/3) of the total costs.
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3. An owner may rent a unit or room to a qualified employee if it is permissible under the Deed
Restriction and or covenants of the Homeowner's Association covering the unit. The owner must
continue to reside in the unit as a sole and exclusive place of residence.
4. An owner may rent a room to a qualified employee for as short a period of time as one month.
However, the rent cannot exceed the amount as stipulated in paragraph 2 above.
The owner shall be deemed to have ceased to use the unit as his or 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) consecutive months.
SECTION 10
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT POLICY AND
MINIMUM STANDARDS TO RECEIVE FULL VALUE AT TIME OF RESALE
Capital improvements and upkeep on deed-restricted units are necessary to enhance the longevity of the
affordable housing unit. A maximum sales price will be affected, either higher or lower, relating to the
condition of the unit and if the unit meets the minimum standard criteria. Any owner wishing to utilize the
new capital improvement policy will be required to enter into the deed restriction that is currently being
used at the time of the request.
Units Built After January I, 2004 and Re-Sale Units: An owner will be required to maintain a minimum
standard for the unit purchased. See Table I, Minimum Standards for Seller to Receive Full Value. Prior
to any sale of a unit, the Housing Office Staff will determine a maximum sales price. The Sales Manager
shall conduct an inspection and a list provided to the Seller as to .the items that will need to be done PRIOR
to closing to get full value. The Buyer also has the right to pay for a formal inspection of the unit during the
inspection period stated in the Sales Contract. If said inspection reflects items not met on the Minimum
Standards for Seller to Receive Full Value table, the Seller shall be required to remedy those items. If the
unit meets the standard criteria, the Property or Unit shall be sold for an amount ("Maximum Resale Price")
in excess of the lesser of the purchase price:
. Plus an increase of three percent (3 %) of such price per year from the date of purchase to the date of Owner's
notice of intent to sell (prorated at the'rate of .25 percent for each whole month for any part of a year); OR
. An amount based upon the Consumer Price Index (AIl Items, U.S. City Average, Urban Wage Earners and
Clerical Workers (Revised), published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics) calculated
as follows: the Owner's purchase price divided by the Consumer Price Index published at the time of Owner's
purchase stated on the Settlement Statement, multiplied by the Consumer Price Index current at the date of
intent to sell;
. Plus any approved capital improvements.
Homeowners ReQuestinl! the Ability to Use this CaDital ImDrovement Policv: If an owner requests to
utilize the new capital improvement policy, such owner shall be required to enter into a new, updated deed
restriction.
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Capital improvements can be added to the maximum resale price. A lO% capital improvement
maximum will be established for each new owner. All capital improvements will be depreciated. Certain
capital improvements will not be counted as the lO%. Each capital improvement will depreciate according
to the depreciation schedule stated in an approved handbook. The current source is the Marshall Swift
Residential Handbook. Any capital improvements associated with health and safety, energy efficiency,
water conservation, and green building products will be exempt from the 10% capital improvement cap;
however, such capital improvements shall be depreciated according to the depreciation schedule stated in an
approved handbook. Any improvement to bring the unit up to the Aspen Affordable Housing Building
Guidelines will also be allowed as part of the lO% cap. An owner should check with the Housing Office
prior to starting the improvement to verify that the cost can be recouped. .
It will be up to the homeowner to maintain the unit in good condition. This would include, but not be
limited to, the condition of the roof, boiler and water heater, and appliances. Educational programs shall be
scheduled for existing homeowners' associations and newly developed homeowners' associations as to what
their responsibilities are in maintaining the project in good condition
Permitted Capital Improvements
I. The term "Permitted Capital Improvement" as used in the Agreement shall only include the following:
a. Improvements or fIxtures erected, installed or attached as permanent, functional, non-decorative
improvements to real property, excluding repair, replacement and/or maintenance improvements;
b. Improvements for energy and water conservation;
c. Improvements for the benefit of seniors and/or handicapped persons;
d. Improvements for health and safety protection devices (including radon);
e. Improvements to add and/or fInish permanent/fixed storage space;
f. Improvements to fInish unfInished space;
g. Landscaping;
h. The cost of adding decks and balconies, and any extension thereto; and/or
1. Improvements associated with health and safety, energy efficiency, water conservation, and green
building products.
2. Permitted Capital Improvements as used in this Agreement shall NOT include the following:
a. Jacuzzis, saunas, steam showers and other similar items;
b. Upgrades or addition of decorative items, including lights, window coverings and other similar items.
c. Upgrades of appliances, plumbing and mechanical fixtures, carpets and other similar items included
as part of the original construction of a unit and/or improvements required to repair and maintain
existing fixtures, appliances, plumbing and mechanical fixtures, painting, and other similar items,
unless replacement is energy efficient or for safety and health reasons.
3. All Permitted Capital Improvement items and costs shall be approved by the APCHA staff prior to being added
to the Maximum Resale Price as defmed herein. In order to get credit for an improvement where a building
permit is required, the improvement will not be counted unless a Letter of Completion was obtained by the
Building Department.
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MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SELLER TO RECEIVE FULL VALUE
. Clean unit
. Carpets steam-cleaned two or three days prior to closing
. All scratches, holes, burned marks repaired in hardwood floors, linoleum, tile, counter tops etc.
. No broken or foggy windows
. All screens in windows (if scteens were originally provided)
. All doors will be in working order with no holes
. All locks on doors will work
. All keys will be provided; e.g., door, mail box, garage
. All mechanical systems shall be in working order
. Walls paint ready
. Normal wear and tear on carpet; if carpet has holes, stains, etc., the carpet and padding shall be
replaced or escrow funds at current market value per square foot for a comparable product shall
be held at the time of closing to be used by the new buyer
. No leaks from plumbing fixtures
. No roofleaks
. Any safety hazard remedied prior to closing
. Satisfaction of radon issue if found at time of inspection
. All light fixtures shall be in working order
DEFINITIONS:
Clean Unit: All rooms will be cleaned as stated below:
. Kitchen:
. Range - Inner and outer services will be cleaned.
. Range hood and Exhaust Fan
. Refrigerator and Freezer... Inner and outer surfaces of refrigerator and freezer will be
clean. Freezer will be defrosted.
. Cabinets and Countertops ... Exterior and interior surfaces of cabinets and drawers will be
clean. Door and drawer handles, if provided, shall be clean and in place.
. Sink and Garbage Disposal ... Sink and plumbing fixtures will be clean. If garbage
disposal provided, this must be in working order.
. Dishwasher... If provided, must be in working order and inner and outer surfaces shall be
clean.
. Blinds. Windows. Screens:
· Mini-blinds, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, and Pull Shades... Will be clean.
. Windows - All window surfaces, inside and outside of the window glass, shall be clean.
. Screens ~ Screens will be clean and in place with no holes or tears.
. Closets: Closets, including floors, walls, hanger rod, shelves and doors, shall be clean.
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. Lil!ht Fixtures: Light fixtures will be clean and shall have functioning bulbslflorescent tubes.
. Bathrooms:
. Bathtub, Shower Walls, Sinks... Bathtubs, shower walls and sinks shall be clean.
. Toilet and Water Closet... Water closets, toilet bowls and toilet seats will be clean. If the
toilet seat is broken or peeling, the seat shall be replaced.
. Tile... All tile and grout will be clean.
. Mirrors and Medicine Cabinets... Mirrors and medicine cabinets shall be cleaned inside
and out.
. Shelves and/or Other Cabinetry... All other shelving or cabinetry shall be cleaned inside
and out.
. Walls. Ceilinl!s. Painted Doors and Baseboards: Painted surfaces must be cleaned with care
to ensure the surface is clean without damaging the paint.
. Floors: Floor cleaning includes sweeping and mopping and could include stripping, waxing and
buffmg. Types of floor surfaces include wood, wood parquet tiles, linoleum, asphalt tile, vinyl
tile, mosaic tile, concrete and carpet. If carpet, all carpets shall be cleaned at least two days prior
to closing.
. Interior Storal!e/Utilitv Rooms: Storage/utility rooms shall be cleaned. Properly cleaned
storage/utility roorns will be free from odors, removable stains, grease marks or accumulations.
Safetv Hazard: Any item that provides a safety hazard shall be fixed. This would include, but is not
limited to, exposed electrical wiring, satisfaction of any radon issue found, ventilation for gas hot water
system, etc.
Walls Paint-Readv: All holes shall be patched; all posters, pictures, etc., shall be removed from all walls;
all nails, tacks, tape, etc., shall be removed from all walls; and all walls shall be clean and ready for the new
buyer to paint. If wallpaper has been placed on the wall and in good condition, the wallpaper can remain; if
the wallpaper is peeling off, the wallpaper must be removed.
Windows: If a window is broken, including the locking mechanism, the window shall be replaced. If the
window has a fog residue in the inside, it shall be replaced.
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PART VI
SPECIAL REVIEW
A Special Review for a variance from the strict application of these Guidelines may be requested if an
unusual hardship can be shown, 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 must be
submitted to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority stating the request, with documentation regarding
the unusual hardship. The applicant shall submit any additional information reasonably requested by
APCHA and a Special Review meeting will be scheduled in a timely manner.
The Special Review Committee may grant the request, with or without conditions, if the approval will not
cause a substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially impairing the intent and purpose
of the Guidelines, and if an unusual hardship is shown.
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PART VII
INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
EMPLOYEE HOUSING
Private sector development is critical in order to meet our employee housing goals. The Housing Office
Operations Manager will track employee housing zone projects through the Planning and Building Permit
process in order to aid in conununication between the developer and government. This tracking system will
ensure that all employee housing developments are treated as expeditiously as the City and County policies
intend.
Part VII of the Guidelines contains information to be used by developers of employee housing units in the
City of Aspen and Pitkin County. This section applies to development applications for free-market
development, residential subdivisions, under the Multifamily Housing Replacement Program, Chapter
26.530, of the City of Aspen Land Use Code, and in calculating the dedication fee (payment-in-lieu fee) for
exempt single-family home and exempt duplex units, and for calculating mitigation requirements as
stipulated under the growth management quota system.
Units developed by a private developer under the Affordable Housing Zone District will have the option to
choose a qualified employee(s) for one-third of the deed-restricted units being developed. The one-third
chosen by the developer must meet the minimum occupancy requirements, and all other requirements for
the specific category. All other units will be placed in the general housing lottery.
SECTION 1
PRIORITIES FOR EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS
The Housing Board establishes the following equal priority unit types based on current needs.
The private sector priorities for development should be as follows:
1. For-sale type units whereby the average sales price is no higher than Category 3 and the units
consist of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, with associated RO units
2. Family-oriented sales units (Categories 3 and 4)
The public sector priorities for development should be as follows:
1. Entry-level rental units consisting of I-bedroom Categories I and 2
2. For-sale units consisting of Categories 2 and 3 I-bedroom and two-bedroom
3. Family-oriented sales units consisting of Categories 3 and 4
The Housing Board has established the following options, in order of preference depending on the site
location, available to obtain credit for providing deed-restricted employee housing units under the City's or
County's Growth Management Quota System (mitigation units): .
a. On-Site Housing Employee housing units located either on the same site as or attached to the
proposed development.
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b. Off-Site Housing - Employee housing units located within the City of Aspen or the Aspen Metro
Area, as defined by the Aspen Area Conununity Plan and approved by the APCHA.
c. Cash-in-Lieu or Land-in-Lieu ... Payment of an employee housing dedication fee or a donation of
land. The preference of cash or land shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.
SECTION 2
EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS REQUIRED FOR MITIGATION
The following provisions shall apply to all employee-housing units required as mitigation for residential or
conunercial development. All such employee housing units must meet the size, type, income and occupancy
requirements as contained in these Guidelines. Applicants are encouraged to schedule a pre-application
conference with the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority staff to obtain guidance regarding the
application of these Guidelines to specific development projects. The following applies to, and credit shall
be given for, Category I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and Resident Occupied housing as defined in these Guidelines, and
as amended from time to time.
I. Mitigation Credit: Credit under the Growth Management Quota system may be obtained by any of
the following methods or combination thereof:
a. Production of new dwelling units deed restricted in perpetuity to rental and sale price terms
as defmed in these guidelines.
a. Conversion of existing dwelling units to deed restricted status by recording a deed
restriction in perpetuity upon those units restricting them to the rental and sale price terms,
qualification and occupancy requirements of these guidelines (such units may not already
be deed restricted by APCHA guidelines).
b. Payment or Land-in-Lieu may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Payment shall be made
to the City of Aspen for projects in the City, or Pitkin County, for projects in the County.
Such payment shall be made prior to and on a proportional basis to the issuance of any
building permits for the non-deed restricted dwelling units of the proposed development.
Applicants may choose to prepay the employee housing dedication fee prior to issuance of
any building permits for the project and receive a discount on the fee, based on the present
value index included within these Guidelines. Approval of the present value discount shall
be at the option of the APCHA and the City Councilor Board of County Commissioners,
depending on the location of the project.
d. Should a proposed development cause the displacement of housing units that are
currently deed restricted to employee housing guidelines, the Employee housing
rnitigation credit of new free market development that is on a site where deed-restricted
employee housing was demolished is only given for the deed-restricted units that are
constructed in excess of the deed-restricted units required to replace the deed-restricted
units that were demolished.
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e. The deed restrictions created to obtain credit for employee housing may be amended by
agreement between the property owner and the City Council upon the reconunendation
of the Planning and Zoning Conunission.
2. Unit Location: Employee housing units must meet the :'Acceptance of Employee Housing Units"
policies set forth in the Housing Board Policy Statements.
3. Unit Size: Employee housing units must meet the minimum size requirements set forth in Part VII,
Section 8. Reductions in the minimum square footage shall be allowed based on the criteria
specified.
4. Unit Price: Rental or sales prices shall be no greater than allowable under these Guidelines (Tables
ill and IV). Should a unit be proposed that is larger than the minimum sizes set forth in these
Guidelines, the rental or sales price shall be no greater than the prices specified.
5. Buv-Down of Existing Units: If the employee units are proposed to be provided off-site through the
deed restriction of existing units, the applicant shall be required to document the feasibility of this
off-site location by demonstrating that they have an interest in the property or dwelling units and by
specifying the size and type of units to be provided and any physical upgrade to be accomplished.
Future buy-down requests for deed-restricted units shall be accepted only in existing complexes at
Category 3 or above, if at all, and shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. In any new projects
that consist of free-market and deed-restricted units, the homeowners' assessments shall be based
on the value of the free-market units compared to the deed-restricted units. This language shall be
required in the approval and in the Covenants associated with the proj ect. No changes to these
requirements would be allowed without APCHA's approval.
6. Mitigation Requirements for Lodge Developments: Lodge developments shall not be restricted to
housing employees of their own business, but shall also be required to house qualified employees of
the conununity at large. It should be anticipated that the housing units proposed will be required to
be restricted to Category 2 price and occupancy guidelines unless the housing unit is restricted to
use by an owner or manager. The category requirement is subject to review of the Aspen/Pitkin
County Housing Authority based on current conununity housing needs and wage rates.
SECTION 3
REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS
IN RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
The requirements relating to employee-housing units in residential subdivisions relates to Section
26.470.C.8 & 9 of the City of Aspen Land Use Code.
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SECTION 4
REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS UNDER THE
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Please see Section 26,530 of the City of Aspen Land Use Code.
. These requirements are not subject to any type of variance by Special Review.
. No Resident Occupied (RO) units are permitted in the employee housing component.
SECTION 5
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONE DISTRICT
The requirements for the Affordable Housing Zone District are required by Section 26.710.110 of the City
of Aspen Land Use Code.
SECTION 6
DEDICATION FEE FOR EXEMPT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
AND DUPLEX UNITS
See Part vn, Section 12, Employee Housing Dedication Fee (payment-in-Lieu Fee) under these
Guidelines.
SECTION 7
RESIDENT OCCUPIED UNITS
This category was created to offer the private sector an incentive to produce employee housing for the
conununity. RO units shall be occupied by persons and families who qualify as stated below. RO units
shall also be subject to their own deed restrictions recorded prior to the establishment of the RO Guidelines
and are subject to their individual deed restrictions. This includes, but is not limited to, Smuggler Park
Subdivision, Aspen Village, and the AABC Rowhouses. Williams Ranch contains 10 "RO Category 5"
units, which limits gross income to $184,000 and net assets to $431,000.
RO Units shall meet the following criteria:
I. No income requirements, but the total net assets cannot exceed $900,000.
2. Initial Sales Price will be set by the developer.
3. Maximum Resale Price/Appreciation: The maximum resale price is the purchase price plus 3% or
the Consumer Price Index (CPr) appreciation, whichever is less (simple, not compounded) of the
purchase price for each year or portion thereof, that the unit is owned.
4. Unit Size: A maximum of 2,200 gross square feet. In addition, a maximum 500 square foot garage
and a maximum 800 square foot basement are permitted. If a larger garage or basement is
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constructed, then all square footage over 500 or 800 square feet, respectively, will be considered as
a part of the 2,200 square feet of space allowed.
5. Employment Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate that they are qualified employees and that
they have four years of consecutive full-time employment, as defmed by the Guidelines, in Pitkin
County innnediately prior to application. Individuals who are retired are required to demonstrate
that they were qualified employees based upon the definition in these Guidelines for four years
innnediately prior to their retirement.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The owner cannot own any other developed residential property in Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison or
Pitkin Counties, or must list for sale, at competitive prices, the residential real estate or mobile
home prior to or simultaneously with closing on the RO unit. Such other developed property must
be sold to another buyer within 180 days, otherwise, said deed-restricted property must be sold as
stipulated in the deed restriction.
9. Sales and Marketing: The APCHA shall market all RO units the same as the category units, unless
specifically specified in the respective deed restriction, with the exception of the sales fee. The
sales fee charged will be 2% of the sales price.
10. All other qualification requirements as stated in Part ill, Section I, I through 4.
11. Each owner shall be required to prove compliance with their deed restriction as to employment,
residency, and ownership of other property as specified in the Guidelines and as they are amended
from time to time, by completing the Compliance Affidavit, and providing documentation when
requested.
SECTION 8
NET MINIMUM LIVABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR
NEWLY DEED RESTRICTED EMPLOYEE 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 ill and IV.
PLEASE NOTE: Subject to approval by the Housing Office, the minimum net livable square foot
requirements may be reduced. It must be demonstrated 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
Unit Type
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
Single-Family Detached
Categories 1 & 2
Square Feet
400
600
850
1,000
1,100
Categories 3 & 4
Square Feet
500
700
950
1,200
1,400
Categories 5 &. 6
Square Feet
600
800
1,000
1,300
1,700
Category 7
Square Feet
700
900
1,100
1,400
1,900
In order to calculate mitigation requirements, 400 square feet of employee housing units shall be used to
equate to one full-time employee in determining the required employee housing mitigation for the free-
market residential component of a mixed use development. Net Livable Square Footage (see DefInitions)
calculations are required for the employee housing component of a project. The Conununity Development
Department prior to issuance of any building permits for either the free market or employee housing
component of the project must verify square footage. The Conununity Development Department shall
retain a set of approved building permit drawings for the project. The Conununity Development
Department or Housing Office may check the actual construction of the employee housing units for
compliance with the approved building permit plans.
The conditions under which reductions may be made are stated below. However, no reduction greater than
20% of the category minimum will be allowed.
. Significant storage - additional storage outside the unit;
. Above average natural light - more windows than the Code requires;
. Efficient and flexible layout -limit to space used for halls and staircases;
. Site amenities - pool, near to park or open space, etc.;
. Location within the project - above ground versus ground level or below ground;
. If the applicant can achieve higher density of deed restricted units with this variance.
Square footage adjustments will be subject to APCHA approval. A written analysis and reco=endation
will be completed during the Development Review Committee referral. Staff conunents will be used in
developing the project's approval ordinance. Applicants will be allowed to appeal decisions to the Housing
Board, followed by City Councilor the BOCC.
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SECTION 9
MAXIMUM SALES PRICES FOR NEWLY DEED RESTRICTED
EMPLOYEE LOTS AND HOUSING UNITS
Table III sets forth the maximum sales price for newly deed-restricted employee housing units and employee
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 Tvoe Category I Category 2 Category 3 Category 4
Studio $36,000 $80,000 $134,000 $228,000
1 Bedroom $45,000 $97,000 $147,000 $243,000
2 Bedroom $54,000 $119,000 $175,000 $271,000
3 Bedroom $63,000 $146,000 $202,000 $298,000
SF Detached $76,000 $174,000 $230,000 $323,000
SF Lot N/A N/A N/A N/A
Unit Tvoe Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category RO
Studio $318,000 $355,000 $398,000 N/A
1 Bedroom $345,000 $381,000 $424,000 N/A
2 Bedroom $372,000 $409,000 $452,000 N/A
3 Bedroom $398,000 $434,000 $478,000 N/A
SF Detached $425,000 $462,000 $504,000 N/A
SF Lot $93,000 $129,000 $132,000 $162,415
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 III, Section 6 herein.
2. Category 1, 2, 3 and 4 single-family lots are not allowed. Lot prices for Category 5 through RO
include the cost of access and utilities for the lot as set forth in Part VII, Section 13 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. Persons employed by an owner/operator shall be given first priority to purchase employee-housing
units associated with a lodge, agricultural operation, or conunercial development, when ownership has
been retained by the owner/operator of the development. Employees 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 the Guidelines. (Employee Housing [AH] Zone development
is exempt from this section.) All resales will go into the general lottery and be sold by the APCHA
per the deed restriction.
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5. Newly deed restricted employee-housing sales units must be in marketable condition. Properties must
comply with the Uniform Building Code and 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 APCHA. Cost of such inspections
shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The APCHA must approve the results of the inspection.
SECTION 10
MAXIMUM MONTHLY RENTAL RATES FOR NEWLY DEED RESTRICTED
EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS
Table IV sets forth the maximum monthly rental rates for newly deed-restricted employee housing units.
The rental rates apply and shall be in effect for a twelve (12) month period frorn the conunencement date of
the initial lease. Thereafter, the maximum monthly rental rate may be increased only to the extent that the
Guidelines then in effect permit.
TABLE IV
MAXIMUM MONTHLY RENT
Unit Type Category I Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 RO
Studio $428 $761 $1,136 $1,507 $2,067
I Bedroom 528 894 1,266 1,654 2,213
2 Bedroom 625 1,026 1,400 1,787 2,346
3 Bedroom 725 1,148 1,536 1,921 2,481
SF Detached 827 1,295 1,667 1,985 2,546
NOTES:
I. Units constructed prior to the effective date of these Guidelines shall charge rents that do not exceed
those set forth in Part VITI, Table VI.
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 conunon
areas, condominium dues, management costs and taxes. In the event that utilities are conunonly
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 restricted rental unit, the Housing Office must qualify the tenant. All
verification required under these Guidelines must be provided. The tenant must provide the
owner/landlord with proof of verification and qualification by the Housing Office prior to occupancy.
The owner shall be required to provide a copy of the lease agreement to the Housing Office for
approval. The Housing Office will approve or deny the agreement within five working days. Leases
shall meet occupancy standards and allowable rental rates, and shall be for a minimum t= of six
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consecutive months. Tenant shall provide an executed copy of the lease to the Housing Office prior to
occupancy.
5. Persons employed by an owner/operator shall be given fIrst priority to rent employee housing units
associated with a lodge, agricultural operation, or conunercial development, when ownership has been
retained by the owner/operator of the development. Employees must meet the Housing Office's
Guidelines for occupancy, income and assets criteria in order to qualify to occupy the unites). 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 Guidelines. (Employee Housing [AH] Zone development
is exempt from this section.)
6. All newly deed restricted employee housing rental units must comply with the Uniform Building Code
and with all rules, regulations and codes of all governmental bodies and agencies having jurisdiction.
The owner of employee 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.
SECTION 11
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 employee 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
reconunendation 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.
2. 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 conunon, laundry rooms,
mechanical areas, and storage. Rents for dormitory/lodge units and units developed for seasonal
occupancy pursuant to a plan approved by the Housing Office shall be calculated on the net livable
square footage as described in Table II and computed at the rates set forth on a case-by-case basis.
3. Notes 3, 4, 5 and 6 under Table IV, Part VII, Section 10, apply to Dormitory/Lodge units.
4. At least one bathroom shall be provided for shared use by no more than four persons. The bathroom
shall contain at least one water closet, one lavatory, one bathtub with a shower, and a total area of at
least 60 net livable square feet.
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5. A kitchen facility or access to a conunon kitchen or conunon 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.
6. Use of 20 net leasable square feet per person of enclosed storage area located within, or adjacent to,
the unit.
7. A manager's or assistant manager's rent shall be calculated based on the income category of the
respective manager.
8. 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 12
EMPLOYEE HOUSING DEDICATION FEE
(payment-In-Lieu Fee)
1. 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 employee housing
requirement by payment of an employee housing dedication fee (payment-in-lieu fee). The number
of employees (employee housing residents) required to be housed is determined by the Employee
Generation schedules contained in the applicable City and County Codes, or included herein. 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 sole discretion of the respective governing body at the reconunendation of
the Housing Office.
2. 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 Conununity Development Director as verification of payment, with a copy of the
receipt supplied by the developer to the APCHA prior to issuance of a building permit. The number
of employees generated will be dictated by the applicable City and County codes or included
herein. The City and County Codes will prevail in any conflict betWeen the Guidelines and the
Codes. The Employee Generation Table is included in the City Code for the specific zone districts.
3.
Payment-In-Lieu Fee:
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
$256,532
$214,633
$202,517
$126,420
The fee required for the construction of an exempt single-family home or duplex unit shall be
calculated as follows:
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Average of the Category 2 and Category 3 payment-in-lieu fee as specified above, divided by 3,000 square
feet X the net increase in FAR of the new structure will equal the payment-in-lieu payment for replacement
structures. The formula assumes that for every 3,000 square feet of new single-family or duplex floor area,
the public will be required to provide housing for one moderate income employee. Currently, that amount
is $214,633 + $202,517 +2 = $208,575 +3,000 = $69.53 per square foot of new structure.
When any other payment-in-lieu fee is required and the category is not specified, an average of
Category 2 and 3 will be used to calculate the amount owed.
4. Deferral of the Emplovee Housing Impact Fee: If the owner of a single-family or duplex unit for
which an employee housing impact fee is due is a qualified working resident, as that term is defmed
in the Guidelines, the obligation to pay the impact fee may be deferred, at the owner's request, until
such time as the dwelling unit is sold to a buyer who is not a qualified working resident.
Furthermore, the amount of the impact fee that was deferred shall be recalculated at the time of sale
based on the Guidelines in effect at the time of sale. The obligation for the fee and the procedures
for calculating the fee shall be set forth in a written document, signed by the owner or owners of the
subject dwelling unit, approved by an APCHA representative and the Conununity Development
Department Director, and recorded in the records of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
5. For the purposes of calculating payment-in-lieu fee, the following occupancy standards shall apply:
TABLE V
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS BY UNIT TYPE
UNIT TYPE
Dormitory/Lodge
Studio
One Bedroom
Two Bedrooms
Three Bedrooms
OCCUPANCY
1.00 employee/ISO 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.
SECTION 13
CONVEYANCE OF VACANT LOTS
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 employee-housing requirement by the
conveyance of vacant lots. Acceptance of the lots shall be at the sole discretion of the respective governing
body upon reconunendation of the Housing Office.
I. AIl 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
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type without requiring unusual excavation, foundation work or acconunodation of other unusual
conditions shall accompany the conveyance.
2. All lots shall be conveyed to the Housing Office concurrent with recordation of final plat for the
proj ect.
3. At the time of conveyance, the developer shall establish 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 number I above. hnprovements as noted in number I above, shall be completed
within one year from the date of conveyance of the property to the Housing Office.
4. The Subdivision hnprovements Agreement and the Protective Covenants shall incorporate the
conditions stated in I, 2 and 3, directly above this paragraph.
SECTION 14
DEED RESTRICTING EXISTING DWELLING UNITS
1. 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 employee 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
reconunendation of the APCHA.
2. 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 reconunendation of the APCHA):
a. The interior walls of all units must be freshly painted.
b. The interior Appliances must be purchased within the last five years and be in good and
working condition.
c. Carpet must be less than five year old and be in good condition and repair, or be replaced.
d. The exterior walls shall be freshly painted within one year of dedication.
e. A general level of upgrade to yards and landscaping shall be provided.
f. Windows, heating, plumbing, electrical systems, fixtures and equipment shall be in good
and working order.
g. The roof must have a remaining useful life of at least ten (10) years.
h. All units shall meet the International Building Code minimum standards, any applicable
housing code or, in the absence of an adequate code, the housing code acceptable to the
APCHA.
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1. All units shall be approved by the APCHA and verified by a qualified Building Inspector
accepted and approved by the APCHA.
J. Applicant shall bear the costs and expenses of any required upgrades to meet the standards
stated in Part VII, Section 14, a through i, as well as any structural/engineering reports
required by the APCHA to assess the suitability for occupancy and compliance with the
APCHA standards of the proposed units.
SECTION 15
EXECUTION OF DEED RESTRICTIONS BY APPLICANTS
Deed Restrictions must be submitted by the applicant to the APCHA according to the following time
schedule:
I. Conditional Use Aoolications - Prior to issuance of a final building inspection or certificate of
occupancy for a caretaker or accessory dwelling unit, the APCHA shall have an approved, executed
and recorded Deed Restriction for the required commitment by the applicant. For any other projects,
specifically new subdivisions, new employee-housing projects, new developments requiring filing a
condominium plat, the deed resrriction must be recorded simultaneously with the Final Plat, but prior
to Certificate of Occupancy.
2. Growth Manal!ement Plan Aoolications - Prior to issuance of a final building inspection or
certificate of occupancy for a project, the APCHA 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 APCHA. Prior to issuance of any
Certificate of Occupancy, the Deed Restriction shall be amended, if necessary. The amendment shall
reflect changes approved by the APCHA and governing bodies that may have occurred during
construction or conversion of the unites), (i.e., net livable square footage). The amendment will then
be executed and recorded, with the original returned to the APCHA.
3. Others - Prior to issuance of a fmal building inspection or certificate of occupancy for a project, the
APCHA 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 APCHA. Prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the Deed
Restriction shall be amended, if necessary. The amendment shall reflect changes approved by the
Housing Office that may have occurred during construction or conversion of the unites) (i.e., net
livable square footage). The amendment will then be executed and recorded, with the original
returned to the APCHA for their files.
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SECTION 16
MAXIMUM VACANCY
Deed restricted rental units are required to be occupied. They may be vacant between tenancies for a
maximum period of forty-five (45) days, unless authorized by the APCHA. If the owner exceeds the forty-
five day limit without APCHA approval, then the APCHA will place a qualified employee by advertising
the vacancy in the classified section of the local newspaper on Mondays and Tuesdays. Any interested
party may sign up for that unit in the Housing Office. The sign-up for an advertised unit ends at 3 :00 p.m.
that following Wednesday. Staff reviews the sign-up list and contacts the household with the most years
worked full-time in Pitkin County. The interested applicant must provide proof of their work history in
Pitkin County for all the years stated on the sign-up sheet.
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PART VIII
MAXIMUM ANNUAL RENT INCREASE FOR
EXISTING DEED RESTRICTED RENTAL UNITS
The maximum monthly rent for an existing employee housing unit is calculated using the maximum
monthly rent permitted under the Guidelines in effect at the time the unit was first occupied. The rent is
increased each year by the maximum percentage permitted by the Guidelines.
Maximum rent increases allowed for existing units are as follows:
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PERMITTED INCREASE IN MAXIMUM RENT
FOR EXISTING EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS
Year Increase Year Increase Year Increase
1978-1982 0.0% 1992 2.0% 2000 1.08%
1983 6.6% 1993 1.2% 2001 1.40%
1984 5.0% 1994 1.0% 2002 1.63%
1985 3.3% 1995 1.1% 2003 2.15%
1986-1988 0.0% 1996 .99% 2004 1.6%
1989 4.7% 1997 1.31% 2005 3.0%
1990 3.0% 1998 .73% 2006 3.0%
1991 0.0% 1999 .54% 2007 1.7%
The 1.7% increase is based on the lesser of the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (Urban
Wage Earners), November 2005 - November 2006, or 3%, whichever is less. The index increased at the rate
of 1.7% during this period; therefore, the increase for 2007 is 1.7%.
Prior to 2002, operating costs for rental housing, which are subject to the CPI increase, were assumed to be
40% of rental income. In order to maintain the efficient running of existing deed restricted units, rental rates
can increase at the rate of CPl, or 3%, whichever is less, on a yearly basis. Please contact the APCHA for
the actual maximum rental rates available and the APCHA will assist any applicant in determining their
maximum permitted rent.
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PART-IX.
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: I) 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 hislher 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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n. 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 ill: 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 cornpliance 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 that shall take all actions
necessary to carry out the decision.
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PART X
DEFINITIONS
Accessory Dwellinl! Unit - The unit must be a
totally private unit, with a private entrance, a full
bath and a kitchen as defined in these Guidelines.
Also see City of Aspen Land Use Code, Chapter
26.520.070.
AffordablelEmplovee Housinl! - 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 Housinl! Zone District - See Aspen
Land Use Code, Chapter 26.710.
AspenlPitkin County Housinl! Authority -
APCHA and/or Housing Office.
Assets - Any thing owned by an individual that
has conunercial 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.
Basement - As defmed by the applicable City or
County Land Use Code.
Bedroom - Designed to be used for sleeping
purposes that shall contain closets, have access to
a bathroom and meets applicable City or County
International Building Code requirements for
light, ventilation, sanitation and egress.
Buv down Unit - Free-market that the
government (Aspen, Pitkin County, Housing
Office) and/or private sector acquired and deed
restricted to employee housing.
Capital Improvements - Unless otherwise
defmed in the Deed Restriction covering the
employee housing unit, any fixture erected as a
permanent improvement to real property
excluding repair, replacement, and maintenance
costs.
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Caretaker Dwellinl! Units - The unit must be a
totally private unit, with a private entrance, a full
bath and a kitchen as defined in these Guidelines.
See Section 3-150-130, County Land Use Code.
Catel!ory - Income limits, sales prices or
maximum rental rates as determined by the
APCHA according to household income and net
assets.
Consumer Price Index (Cpn - The Consumer
Price Index that is used for purposes of the
Guidelines and for purposes of the Deed
Restriction is the Consumer Price Index - U.S.
City Average and Regions, Urban Wage Earners
and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), All Items
(1967=100). Updated information is received on
a monthly basis from the U.S. Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-sil!ner - A joint signatory of a promissory
note who shall not occupy the unit unless
qualified by the APCHA.
Deed Restriction - A contract entered into
between the APCHA and the owner or purchaser
of real property identifying the conditions of
occupancy and resale.
Dependent - a "dependent" is either a
"qualifying child" or a "qualifying relative."
Generally, a "qualifying child" is: (a) a child
(including stepchild, adopted child, or eligible
foster child), or a sibling (or step sibling) of the
taxpayer, or a descendant of either; (b) has
resided in the principal abode of the taxpayer for
at least 100 davs out of a calendar vear; (c) has
not attained age 19 (or is a student who has not
attained age 24 as of the end of the year); and
(d) has not provided more than half of his or her
support for that year. A child who does not
satisfy the qualifying child defInition may be a
"qualifying relative."
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Generally, a "qualifying relative" is an
individual who: (a) is a child (including
stepchild, adopted child, or eligible foster child),
a sibling (including stepsiblings), the taxpayer's
father or mother or an ancestor of either of
them, a stepparent, a niece or nephew, an aunt
or uncle, certain in-laws of the taxpayer, or an
individual, other than a spouse, who resides in
the principal abode of the taxpayer and is a
member of the household; (b) has gross income
in the relevant calendar year not exceeding the
exemption amount ($3,200 for 2005); (c)
receives more than half of his or her support for
the year from the taxpayer; and (d) is not a
qualifying child of any other taxpayer for the
calendar year.
In the case of divorced families with children, to
obtain a bedroom, each child shall be used once
for proving minimum occupancy. Should both
parents enter the same lottery, the top winner only
shall be allowed to purchase the unit; the other
parent shall be able to use the child(ren) to obtain
one additional bedroom only. The parent may
request a Special Review to purchase a unit that
has more than two bedrooms.
Disabled Person - See definition for Handicap.
Dormitory - A structure or portion thereof under
single management that provides group sleeping
acconunodations for occupants in one (1) or more
rooms for compensation. Standards for use,
occupancy, and design of such facilities shall be
approved by the APCHA. See Part ill, Sec. 4.
Emen!encv Worker - An employee or volunteer
(on call 24 hours/day, 7 days a week for human,
life threatening emergencies) of a conununity
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, Conununications Dispatchers
through the Sheriff's Office or Police Department,
etc. Emergency Service Department Head
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approval is required, whereby the supervisor must
demonstrate the need of that agency to house
another Emergency Worker in the Aspen area by
requesting a formal approval with the Public
Safety Council Housing Subcommittee (see Part
I, Section I, #8 and Part ill, Section 6,
Exceptions) .
Emnlovee/Oualified Resident/Buver - A person
who is employed for an employer as defmed
below 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, II months a year, physically
working in Pitkin County and must reside in the
unit a minimum of nine (9) months out of the
year. If self-employed, the worker must provide
verification of the work done in Pitkin County.
Emnlover (Pitkin County Emnlover) - A
business whose business address is located within
Aspen or Pitkin County, whose business employs
employees (as defmed herein) within Pitkin
County, who work in Pitkin County, and whose
business taxes are paid in Aspen or Pitkin
County. If an employer is not physically based in
Pitkin County, an employee must be able to
verify that they work in Pitkin County a minimum
of 1500 hours per calendar year for individuals,
businesses or institutional operations located in
Pitkin County.
Emnlovee (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.
Emnlovee Dwellinl!: Unit - This is a deed-
restricted unit that is required to be rented out.
Also see the Pitkin County Land Use Code,
Section 3-150-120.
Emnlovee Housinl!: - See definition for
Affordable/Employee Housing.
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Familv - For purposes of transferring property
only, a family (or immediate family) is defmed as
husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, son,
daughter, either biologically or by legal adoption.
Any transfer to a family member must fall under
this defmition.
Familv-Oriented Unit - A dwelling unit attached
or detached, 3 bedrooms or more, with direct
ground floor access to a useable yard area.
Fannie Mae (FNMA) - Federal National
Mortgage Association, a quasi-govenunental
agency that purchases mortgage loans in the
secondary loan market.
Fee Simnle Estate - The maximum possible
estate that one can possess in real property;
complete and absolute ownership of indefmite
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 - I) 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.
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, pension plans
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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.
Handican - With respect to a person, a physical
or mental impairment, which substantially limits
one or more major life activities; a record of such
impairment; or being regarded as having such
impairment. This term does not include current,
illegal use of or addiction to a controlled
substance. For purposes of these guidelines, an
individuai shall not be considered to have a
handicap solely because that individual is a
transvestite. Further explanations of "physical or
mental impairment", "major life activities", and
"has a record of such an impairment" can be
found in the APCHA Office.
Household - All individuals who will be
occupying the unit regardless of legal status
and/or a married couple, whether both will be
living in the unit or not.
Household - Lotteries - All individuals who will
be occupying the unit regardless of legal status
and/or a married couple, whether both will be
living in the unit or not. All married couples may
only enter into a lottery once and cannot bid
separately. If two separate households (single,
file separate income tax returns as single, etc.)
enter together into one lottery, the combined
income and assets will be carried forward to other
single lotteries for a one-year period of time.
Should circumstances change within the one-year
time frame, the employee may request a change
in category once during that one-year time frame.
Household Net Assets - Combined net assets of
all individuals who will be occupying the unit
regardless oflegal status.
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Household Income - Combined gross income of
all individuals who will be occupying the unit
regardless of legal status. See definition of
Household - Lotteries above for further
clarification. Adjustments to the gross for
business expenses can be made for persons who
are self-employed.
In-Complex (In House) Bid - Priority bid
granted to person(s) having lived in their unit in a
given complex for a minimum of one year. If a
new project is built in phases, the in-complex
priority does not go into effect until all employee
housing phasing of the project is completed.
Joint Tenancv - Ownership of real estate
between two or more parties who have been
named in one conveyance as joint tenants. Upon
the death of one tenant, surviving joint tenant(s)
have the right of survivorship.
Kitchen - For Accessory Dwelling Units,
Caretaker Dwelling Units and all other deed-
restricted units, a minimum of a two-burner stove
with oven, standard sink, and a refrigerator plus
freezer. The oven must be able to bake and broil
and be at least 5 cubic feet; the sink must measure
at least 14"WXI6"DX5.25"H; refrigerator must
be at least 5.3 cubic feet and include at least a .73
cubic foot freezer.
Leasehold Interest - A less than fee simple
estate that a tenant possesses in real property.
Lottery - A drawing to select a winner from
equal applicants of highest priority.
Maximum Bid Price - Unless otherwise defmed
in the Deed Restriction covering the unit, the
owner's purchase price multiplied by the
appreciation (as pennitted by the Deed
Restriction) plus the present value of capital
improvement costs including labor, if profes-
sionally provided, and for which verification of
the expenditure is provided.
Minimum Occupancv - One person (with a
leasehold/ownership interest) per bedroom. A
minor child or dependent shall be granted equal
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status as a person with leasehold/ownership
interest. In a two adult household, both adults
must be working in Pitkin County in order to
qualify for an additional bedroom.
Mortl!:al!:ee - A lender in a mortgage loan
transaction.
Mortl!:al!:or - A borrower in a mortgage loan
transaction.
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.
Net Livable Square Footal!:e - 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, rnechanical
areas, exterior storage, stairwells, garages (either
attached or detached), patios, decks and porches.
Nondiscrimination Policv - APCHA shall not
discriminate against anyone due to race, color,
creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex,
age, marital status, physical handicaps,
affectional or sexual orientation, family
responsibility, or political affiliation, resulting
in the unequal treatment or separation of any
person, or deny, prevent, limit or otherwise
adversely affect, the benefit of enjoyment by
any person of employment, ownership or
occupancy of real property, or public service or
acconunodations.
On-Site / Off-Site - Location of deed restricted
property used for mitigation purposes: either next
to or attached to the development (on-site) or at a
separate location approved by the Housing Office
(off-site).
Preqnalification - A borrower's tentative
mortgage approval from a lender.
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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 his/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)
consecutive 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 - Person(s) meeting the
income, asset, employment, and residency
requirements and property ownership limitations,
including retired and handicapped persons, or
dependent(s) of any of these (as such terms are
defmed herein) established by the APCHA.
Rellualification - Requirements which renters/
tenants and owners of employee housing rnust
meet bi-annually to ensure continued eligibility.
Resale Al!reement - A contract entered into
between the Housing Office and the owner or
purchaser of real property identifying the
conditions of occupancy and resale (also
conunonly referred to as a Deed Restriction).
Retirement Al!e - The age where an employee
can retire and maintain eligibility to continue to
reside in employee housing is 65 years of age.
Roarinl! Fork River Drainal!e/Roarinl! Fork
Vallev - The Roaring Fork River Drainage
and/or Roaring Fork Valley, as used herein,
includes the Roaring Fork River Valley and the
valleys with tributary streams or rivers, including
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the Frying Pan River, the Crystal River,
Snowrnass Creek, Capital Creek, Maroon Creek
and Castle Creek and including, but not limited
to, the towns of Aspen, Snowmass Village,
Woody Creek, Snowmass, Basalt, Meredith, El
Jebel, Carbondale, Redstone, Marble, Glenwood
Springs.
Seasonal Emplovee - A person working not less
than 35 hours per week during the Winter Season
(generally November through April) . and/or
Sununer Season (generally June through August).
Self-Emploved: You are self-employed if you
carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or
an independent contractor; you are a member of
a partnership that carries on a trade or business;
you are otherwise in business for yourself; and
you work for profit or fees. You must show a
profit on an income tax return at least three out of
every five years. The trade or business is
required to provide goods and services to
individuals, businesses or institutional operations
in Pitkin County.
Special Review Committee - A Special Review
Conunittee, as established from time to time by
the Housing Office, is composed of three or more
persons -- one person from City staff, one person
from County staff, and a Housing Board member.
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 fmancial
considerations; occupancy; admission; etc.
Storal!e Space - Space intended and conunonly
utilized as location for preservation or later use or
disposal of items. To be used for storage
purposes only and shall not contain plumbing
fixtures or mechanical equipment that support the
principal residential use.
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Student - A student enrolled in an accredited
school full-time, and/or an intern who is a student
or recent graduate undergoing supervised
practical training full-time and working in a
temporary capacity for a Pitkin County business;
and/or a full-time combination of work in Pitkin
County and school; such student shall be 18 years
of age or older.
Tenancv In Common - Co-ownership in which
individual holds an undivided interest in real
property as ifhe were sole owner.
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 CATEGORY
(January 2007)
Maximum rental incomes are different than maximum sales incomes. Due to the nature of the working
adult in Pitkin County and the wages that are required to maintain a consistent employee base, the APCHA
and Housing Board have recognized the need for a higher allowable income adjusted by the number of
adults and the bedroom mix. Maximum sales incomes are not attributed to the number of bedrooms, but
will remain the same per household, with an adjustment to dependents only.
However, should a household's net assets exceed $900,000, that household will be ineligible for deed-
restricted housing.
Maximum Incomes for RENTAL Units Only
(See Income Verification, Part II, Section 2, No.1)
No. Of Adults Catel!orv 1 Catel!orv 2 Category 3 Category 4
One Adult $31,000 $48,000 $77 ,000 $125,000
Two Adults 45,000 71,000 116,000 187,000
Three Adults 53,000 83,000 135,000 218,000
Net Assets not in Excess of 100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000
Maximum Incomes for SALES/OWNERSHIP Units Only
(See Income Verification, Part III, Section 2, No.1)
No. Of Denendents Catel!ory I Catel!ory 2 Catel!orv 3 Category 4
o Dependents . $31,000 $48,000 $77 ,000 $125,000
I Dependent 38,500 55,500 84,500 132,500
2 Dependents 46,000 63,000 92,000 140,000
3 or More Dependents 53,500 70,500 99,500 147,500
Net Assets Not in Excess of 100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000
Maximum Incomes for SALES/OWNERSHIP Units Only
(See Income Verification, Part DI, Section 2, No.1)
No. of Dependents Category 5 Category 6 Category 7 Category RO
o Dependents $134,000 $147,000 $162,000 N/A
1 Dependent 141,500 154,500 169,500 N/A
2 Dependents 149,000 162,000 177,000 N/A
3 or More Dependents 156,500 169,500 184,500 N/A
Net Assets Not in Excess of 200,000 225,000 250,000 $900,000
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APPENDIX B
CHART OF PRINCIPAL OWNERSHIP PROJECTS
PROJECT NAME No. & Type of Units Max. Income Category Required Residency
1000 East Hopkins 3 2-Bedroom Units Category 4 Per Guidelines
AABC Pitkin Park Place 14 Condos - I, 2 & 3 Bedmoms Category I, 3 & RO Per Guidelines
AABC Rowhouses 12 Townhomes No Income Guidelines See Covenants
Alpine Cottages IO T ownhomes Category 4 and RO Per Guidelines
Alpine Grove I 2-Bedroom Category 3 Per Guidelines
Annie Mitchell Homestead 39 I -Bedrooms Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
Aspen Highlands Village 67 Units Category I, 2, 3 &4 Per Guidelines
Aspen Village Subdivision 150 Units Resident Occupied See Deed Restriction
Aspen West #5 I 2-Bedroom Category 3 Per Guidelines
Bavarian Inn Condos 19 Studios 1,2 & 3 Bedrooms Category 2, 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Benedict Commons 27 Studios & I-Bedrooms Category 2, 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Billings Place 7 Studios, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Category 2, 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Burlingame Ranch 7 SFH /31 Units Category 2,3,4,5,6,7, RO Per Guidelines
Castle Creek Valley Ranch 4 Single-Family Homes Category 4 Per Guidelines
Cemetery Lane (City) 3 Duplex Units RO - City of Aspen Employment City of Aspen Emp.
Centennial 92 Studios, I, 2 & 3 Bedmoms Category 4 Per Guidelines
Chaparral Ranch 3 SFH. 4 2-Bedrooms (2 duplexes) Category 4/5 Employees of Ranch
Cipriano-Taylor I Duplex Unit RO Per Deed Restriction
Common Ground 2 I T ownhomes (land lease) Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
Curton Condos (339 W. Francis) I 3-Bedroom Category 4 Per Guidelines
East Cooper (1230) I Single-Family Home Category 4 Per Guidelines
East Cooper Court (939 E. Cooper) 2 Single-Family Homes Category 3 & RO Per Guidelines
East Hopkins . 4 Townhomes Category 4 Per Guidelines
East Owl Creek 4 Single-Family Homes Category 4 Per Guidelines
Fairway ill 30 Townhomes Category 4 Per Guidelines
Five Trees 30 Single-Family Homes Category 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
HigWand Villas 16 2-Bedrooms Category 4 Per Guidelines
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PROJECT NAME No. & Type of Units Max. Income Category Required Residency
Hopkins Roan 2 I-Bedroom & 2-Bedroom Category 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Hunter Creek 79 Condominiums Category I, 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Juan Street 6 Units; 2 Duplexes, 2 SFH Category 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Lacet Court (East Cooper) 14 T ownhomes/SFH Category 3, 4 & RO Per Guidelines
Lazy Glen ] 00 Mobile Homes! Own Land RO Per Deed Restriction
Little Ajax/605 W. Hopkins I 2-Bdrm; I3 3-Bdrm Category 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Little Victorian/634 W. Main I I-Bedroom Category 3 Per Guidelines
Lone Pine 28 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
Maroon Creek Club/I 151 Tiehack I Single-Family Home Category I Per Guidelines
Marthinsson- Nostdahl 10 Condominiwns Category 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Midland Park 37 Condominiums Category 4 Per Guidelines
North 40 72 - 59 SFH, I3 Townhomes RO . Per Guidelines
Oh-Be-Joyful 5 Single-Family Homes Category 3 Per Guidelines
Park Avenue - 407- B I 3-Bedroom Category 4 Per Guidelines
Park Circle / 425 A- I I 2-Bedroom Category 2 Per Guidelines
Park Place - 411 E. Cooper 2 I-Bedrooms Category 4 Per Guidelines
Pitkin Iron 15 Units Category 2, 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Red House Enclave 6 1,2 & 3 Bedrooms Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
Sagewood Condo (910 W. Hallam) I 2-Bedroom Category 4 Per Guidelines
Seventh & Main 12 Units; II I-Bdnn; I 2-Bdnm Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
Shadow Mountain OOA I 3-Bedroom Category 3 Per Guidelines
Shady Lane Condominiwn I 3-Bedroom Category 4 Per Guidelines
Smuggler Cove 3 2-Bedroom & 3-Bedroom Category 2 & 4 Per Guidelines
Smuggler Park Subdivision 87 Single-Family (Modular) RO Per Deed Resttiction
Smuggler Run 17 Single-Family (Modular) Category 4 Per Guidelines
Snyder 151- and3-Bedrooms Category 2, 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Sopris Creek Meadows (Cabins) 6 Units - SFH & Duplexes Category I & 3 Per Guidelines
Stillwater 13 Units - 1 & 3-Bedrooms Category 2, 3, 4 & 5 Per Guidelines
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PROJECT NAME No. & Type of Units Max. Income Category Required Residency
Tom Thumb 3 Studios Category 3 Per Guidelines
Top of Mill 43-Bedrooms Category 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Trainor's Landing (aka Barbee) 7 Units - SFH & Duplexes Category 4 & RO Per Guidelines
Twin Ridge 12 Townhomes; 13 SFH Category 4 Per Guidelines
Two Moon I Single-Family Home Category 4 Per Guidelines
Ute Park 7 Townhomes Category 3 & 4 Per Guidelines
Valley Condo / I 13 5 Cemetery Lane I 3-Bedroom Category 3 Per Guidelines
Victorians at Bleeker 5 Condominiums Category 4 & RO Per Guidelines
Villas at Elk Run, Basalt 2 - I I-Bedmom II 3-Bedroom Category 2 & 4 Per Guidelines
Vincenti Condos 2 - Studio & I-Bedroom Category I Per Guidelines
Water Place (City) 22 - Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms City of Aspen Employment City of Aspen Emp.
West Hopkins 11 Townhomes Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
Williams Ranch 35 Units Category 2, 3, 4, RO-5 & RO Per Guidelines
Williams Woods 18 T ownhomes Category 2. & 3 Per Guidelines
Winfield Arms I Studio Category 2 Per Guidelines
W/J Ranch 64 SFH & Duplexes Category 4 & RO Per Guidelines
Woody Creek Mobile Home Park 58 Mobile Homes Category 6 Per Guidelines
I TOTAL I 1,421 Units I I I
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APPENDIX C
CHART OF PRINCIPAL RENTAL PROJECTS AND REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT NAME No. & Type of Units Max. Income Category Required Residency
715 CEMETERY LANE I Units School Dist. Priority Per Ordinance
985 MAROON CREEK (City) I 2-Bedroom City of Aspen Employment Per Ordinance
AABC APARTMENTS 8 Units Category 3 - School Dist. Priority Per Deed Restriction
AABC MISC. APARTMENTS 44 Units Category I, 2 & 3 Per Deed Restriction
ALPINA HAUS 44 Units RO Per Deed Restriction
ANDERSON PARCEL I Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
ANIMAL SHELTER (AABC) 2 Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
ASPEN CONSOLIDATED SAN. DISTRICT 8 Units ACSD EMPLOYEES ONLY Per Guidelines
ASPEN COUNTRY INN 40 Units Category I & 2 Per Guidelines
ASPEN HIGHLANDS VILLAGE 8 Rooms/I3 Dorm Rooms Category I & 2IRO Per Guidelines
ASPEN RECREATION CENTER I I -Bedroom Category 2 Per Guidelines
ASPEN V ALLEY RANCH 7 Units Category I & 3 . Per Guidelines
BEAUMONT 24 Units Hospital Priority Per Deed Restriction
BELL MOUNTAIN LODGE 5 Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
BOOGIES (534 E. Cooper) I Unit Category 3 Per Guidelines
BRUSH CREEK 2 Units Category RO Per Guidelines
BURLINGAME - Permanent 8 Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
Seasonal 92 Unit., (184 beds)
CASTLE RIDGE 80 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
CENTENNIAL 148 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE (734 W Main) 2 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
CHITWOOD (411 E Main) 3 Units Category 4 Per Guidelines
CITY PLAZA BLDG. 4 Units Category I Per Resolution
CLARENDON (625 WEnd St) I Unit Category 3 Per Guidelines
COMCAST (AABC) 8 Units Category RO Per Guidelines
COPPER HORSE 13 Units . NI A - Resident Occupied Per Resolution
CORTINA (Hotel Jerome) 16 Units Category I Per Resolution
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PROJECT NAME No. & Type of Units Max. Income Category Required Residency
GUIDO'S 3 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
HEATHERBED 21 Dorm-Style Units RO Per Deed Restriction
HOLIDAY HOUSE 35 Dorm-Style Units RO Per Deed Restriction
HOPKINS I Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
HOTEL ASPEN 2 Units Category I Per Guidelines
HOTELLENADO I Units Category 4 Per Guidelines
HUNTER LONGHOUSE 33 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
HYATT GRAND ASPEN 9 Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
ISIS 2 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
KATY REID 2 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
KING STREET (981,985,995,955Y,) 4 Units Category I & 2 Per Guidelines
KING LOUISE (210 W Main) I Units Category I Per Guidelines
L' AUBERGE COTTAGES I Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
LAZY GLEN 3 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
MAROLT HOUSE (City) I Unit City Employee Per Guidelines
MAROLT RANCH - Permanent 4 Units Category 3
Seasonal 96 Units Pitkin County Employee Per Guidelines
MAROON CREEK CLUB 42 Units Maroon Crk Club Priority Per Guidelines
MILL STREET STATION 7 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
MILL STREET PLAZA 3 Units Category RO Per Guidelines
MOCKLIN 7 Units Category I, 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
MOUNTAIN OAKSIHOSPIT AL 21 Units Hospital Priority Per Hospital
PITKIN CENTER BLDG. (520 E. Hyman) 4 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
PUPPYSMITH APARTMENTS 18 Units Resident Occupied Per Resolution
RITZ (prospector) I Unit Category 2 Per Guidelines
RIVER GLEN (1015 E. Durant) 12 Units Category I & 2 Per Guidelines
RIVER PARK 3 Units Category 2 & RO Per Guidelines
ST. MORITZ 2 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
SEGUIN (Range Restaurant) 2 Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
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PROJECT NAME No. & Type of Units Max. Income Category Required Residency
SHADOW MTN lOGE (232 W Hyman) 2 Units Category I Per Guidelines
SMUGGLER MTN APARTMENTS I I Units Category I Per Guidelines
STARRY PINES 2 Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
SUNDECK 2 Units Category 2 Per Guidelines
TENTH MOUNTAIN 2 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
TOWNE PLAZA 4 Units Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
TRUSCOTT PLACE 108 Units RO & Category 3
TRUSCOTT PLACE LLLP 87 Units Category 2 & 3 Per Guidelines
ULLRLODGE 26 Units Category 3 & 4 - Employer Owned Per Guidelines
UTE CITY PLACE 22 Units Category 2 & 3 - St. Regis Priority Per Guidelines
WATER PLACE (City) 3 Units City Employee Per Guidelines
WEST RANCH (School District) 10 Units Category 4 - School District Per Guidelines
TOTAL 1,015 Units Permanent
~ Units Seasonal
1,297 Units
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APPENDIX D
LISTING OF PRINCIPAL RENTAL PROJECTS
AND PROPERTY MANAGERS
(as of January 2007)
Aspen Country Inn
Cindy Tucker-Davis, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
530 E. Main, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-2700; 920-1745 Fax
Marolt Ranch (Seasonal Housing)
John Mickles, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
530 E. Main, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-3499 (Jan.-May & Sept.-Dec)
(970) 920-0849 Fax
Alpina Haus
Kevin DeCarlo, Property Manager
935 East Durant, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-3975; 920-2396 Fax
Maroon Creek Apartments
Stephanie Thurston, Property Manager
305 Stage Court, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 544-1885; 544-0558 Fax
Burlingame Seasonal Housing
Mary Ferguson, Property Manager
050 Harmony PI., Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-0171
Smuggler Mountain Apartments
Kai Ramsey, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
530 E. Main, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 379-6048; 920-5580 Fax
Castle Ridge Apartments
Maxine Jacobs, Resident Manager
1175 Doolittle Circle, #603
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-6851; 925-6851 Fax
Centennial Apartments
Kim Keilin, Property Manager
100 Luke Short Ct, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1876; 920-2691 Fax
Truscott Place Apartments
Kai Ramsey, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
530 E. Main, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-5139; 920-5358 Fax
Copper Horse
Kevin DeCarlo, Property Manager
328 W.MainSt.,Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-3975; 920-2396 Fax
Truscott LLLP - Phase II Units
Janet Kraznoff, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
530 E.Main,Aspen,CO 81611
(970) 544-8035; 544-4854 Fax
Highlands Village (Seasonal)
t, Property Manager
0115 Boomerang Rd. #5201D
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 920-1776; 925-4349 (Fax)
Hunter Longhouse Apartments
Terry Kappeli, Property Manager
101 Lone Pine Road, Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 963-6494
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