Affordable Housing in Jackson Hole

The program on November 30 reviewed the efforts of three separate organization to provide adequate housing for lower income groups. Everyone should recognize the cost of housing is high for lower and middle income families.

Anne Creswell of Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust, Christine Walker of the Teton County Housing Authority and Terri Marino of Habitat for Humanity all reported on their programs. Anne's program is a private non-profit foundation, Christine's program is a public funded program, and Terri's program is an investment program involving mortgages and sweat equity. Each serves our population with household incomes below the median income in Jackson Hole. Each program has its own selection criteria. Between the three entities, 650 affordable units are available in Jackson Hole. Also, Pioneer Homestead was noted from the floor with 76 apartments for seniors with low income but 75% of the residents are members of families located in Jackson Hole.