Tips for Locating Housing Within Your Means

• If you are considering a home purchase, you may want to explore the Down Payment Assistance Program available through  lenders in Eagle County.
• If you are interested in renting, Eagle County owns a variety of properties. Riverview is a
  low-income HUD Section 8 property located in Eagle Vail. Lake Creek Village is an affordable
  rental complex located in Edwards. Golden Eagle Senior Apartments and Seniors on Broadway are located in Eagle, provides
  housing for seniors and disabled persons.
• In general, rents and home prices are more affordable as you proceed down-valley from the ski
  resorts. For example, a home or apartment in Gypsum is normally less expensive than one in the
  town of Vail. A home or apartment in Basalt is normally less expensive than one in Aspen.
• Each township has affordable housing programs. Be sure to check with the town of Avon, the
  town of Vail, the town of Eagle, The town of Gypsum and the town of Basalt for suggestions.
• Check with your employer. Many provide some kind of housing assistance.
• Roommates are a popular option.
• Don’t forget to check the newspapers for private ads, condo and lockoff vacancies. The two
  online newspapers serving the Eagle River valley are the Vail Daily. If you are interested in the Roaring Fork valley, two papers with online versions are the Aspen Daily News and the  Aspen Times.

How to Find Affordable Housing in Eagle County

Housing Eagle County’s work force is a paramount concern not only to the County government,
but also to the townships within the County as well as many employers. The towns, the County
and many companies strive to develop and maintain housing that is within the means of the workforce.

This web site will provide you with information regarding County affordable housing opportunities,
but be sure to check with the townships and your employer as well.

Housing Department Responsibilities

• Making recommendations to the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners
  regarding housing needs that may be generated by new development and growth.
• Providing financial assistance for the development of affordable rental and for-sale housing.
• Accessing and administering local, state, federal and private sector funds for local housing
  programs.
• Managing and directing low-income rental housing.
• Approving applications for deed restricted properties.
• Providing homebuyer assistance programs.
• Homebuyer Education.

Rental Properties

Eagle County Housing Department owns and manages several affordable housing rental properties.

• Senior and disabled apartments
  Golden Eagle Senior Apartments
• Low income apartments
  Riverview Apartments
• Affordable housing apartment complex
  Lake Creek

There are many other affordable rentals located in various towns throughout the county. The
following are some of the properties which have no affiliation with Eagle County and Eagle County
does not endorse their product.

• Buffalo Ridge and Eaglebend Apartments in Avon
• Eagle Villas in Eagle
• Holy Cross Village Apartments in Gypsum
• Middle Creek in Vail

Deed Restricted Properties for sale

Miller Ranch in Edwards
Riverwalk in Edwards
The Villas at Brett Ranch in Edwards

There are a variety of affordable properties available for sale in Eagle County.

Seasonal Properties

The town of Vail and Vail Resorts are involved in housing seasonal employees. Check their Web sites for additional information!