Lake Tahoe, CA, Grapples with Worker Shortages and Lack of Affordable Housing It is no secret that Lake Tahoe is a desirable place to live. The beautiful mountains and lakes combined with world-class recreational opportunities mean it checks all the boxes for adventurers. All the boxes except for one: housing. The housing problem in ski towns, in general, is well known, but the Sierra seems especially bleak. Around Lake Tahoe, medium home […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 18, 2022 4 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY to Begin Employee Housing Construction Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced plans to begin construction of new employee housing. Being one of the largest employers in town—employing 600 people year-round and up to 1,900 during peak winter season—additional employee housing for the resort to offer to long-term and short-term employees will be beneficial. Plans include a combination of apartment-style units consisting of single, two, and […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 6, 2022 0 Comments
Vail, CO, to Increase Sales Tax to Combat “Big Problem” of Housing It’s no secret that affordable housing is an issue at ski resorts across the country, with resorts and towns struggling to hire enough staff in time for the upcoming winter. To combat this, Vail, CO, is proposing a sales tax increase to support housing initiatives, Vail Daily reports. Related: Utah Ski Resorts Desperately Seeking Employees as Winter Approaches and National Labor […] SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 2 Comments
Winter Park, CO Invests $325,000 in Housing for Workforce It seems Winter Park, CO is making serious attempts to address the problem that virtually all ski towns are facing: workforce housing. According to Sky-Hi News, the town council has approved a budget of $325,000 to pay owners of short-term rental properties to lease their properties long-term. The council has dubbed this the Short-Term Fix problem, and it will pair small […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | September 10, 2021 2 Comments
For Sale: $8.8 Million Ski-In Ski-Out Mountain Retreat in Deer Valley, UT Have $8.8 million burning a hole in your pocket? Deer Valley, UT has just the home for you. This almost 9,000 sq. ft home is located just under the Jordanelle Gondola in the Deer Crest development of Deer Valley Ski Resort. The home is nestled on 3 acres with a ski run right outside the front door, with amazing views […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 24, 2020 3 Comments
Vail Approved to Convert Offices to Housing in Silverthorne, Co Colorado Mountain Express, a subsidiary of Vail Resorts, has just been approved to convert commercial space that they own into two four bedroom apartments. In order to comply with zoning regulations, a small portion of the 3,000 square foot first floor will have to remain commercial. This is a significant development because it shows a willingness between Summit County and Vail […] Industry News Jake Rubnitz | September 14, 2017 0 Comments
Steamboat Ski Area To Offer A Cash Incentive To Landlords, Due To Rising Cost Of Living Winter has returned to the Rocky Mountains and Steamboat Ski Area is looking get their employees affordable living, the ski area announced that it will pay an additional $200 a month to qualifying landlords who can house a ski area employee for under $500 a month. Landlords would receive $200 a month for each ski area employee it houses, this […] Daniel Lucero | November 17, 2016 0 Comments
Skyrocketing Housing Costs in Summit County, CO Are Pricing Locals Out of Ski Towns A recent study of the housing of Summit County, CO is showing skyrocketing prices that are leading to locals being priced out of Summit County ski towns. Housing costs have gone up 20-40% in recent years. Working families are paying up to 80% of their income on rent alone. “On the rental side, there’s about 100 percent to 220 percent increase […] Industry News Dylan Cautela | September 27, 2016 0 Comments
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