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JUNTA DIRECTIVA DE LA CHA JOSEPH TEIPEL Vicepresidente de la Junta, Pueblo de Buena Vista Aporto a CHA más de 20 años de experiencia en construcción, desarrollo comunitario, desarrollo organizacional y gestión de proyectos. Nací y crecí en el condado de Chaffee, por lo que este lugar es mi hogar en el sentido más profundo de la palabra y estoy comprometido a hacer todo lo posible para que sea un mejor lugar para vivir para todos. Actualmente, trabajo como Director de Planificación del Pueblo de Buena Vista y vivo aquí con mi esposa Ashley y mis dos hijos. ​ Mi lugar favorito en Chaffee es un camino de acceso de incendios antiguo que sale del pase de Cottonwood. Me encanta caminar allí con mi familia y mis cachorros. SALTY RIGGS Vice Chair, S alida Salty.Riggs @chaffeehousing authority. org I'm Salty, and my mission is to champion affordable housing within our community. As the President of BETCH, I've dedicated myself to ensuring that the workforce has a strong voice in the conversations surrounding housing decisions that directly affect their lives. I believe that housing is a human right, and my advocacy centers around turning this belief into a reality. I've been a vocal advocate for zoning reform, shedding light on the existing system's biases that favor wealthier landowners over the working class. The growing income disparity in our community over the last few years serves as a stark reminder of the urgency for change. My approach has always involved challenging the status quo. I am recognized for bringing a much-needed dose of reality to community conversations, and I've earned respect for the effort I put into doing research. Core principles drive my work – unity and agency. I'm deeply committed to giving the workforce the power to shape their own destinies and regain agency over their lives. My favorite place in Chaffee County is Hecla Junction. It’s always sunny at Hecla. ERIC WARNER Treasurer, At Large Eric.Warner@chaffeehousing authority.org As a Native who has spent most of my life on the Front Range, I've had a front row seat to the trebling of Colorado's population in my lifetime and the host of challenges that has growth has brought to our state. My wife and I decided to establish residency in Salida in 2018, and in just that short time the housing unaffordability problem has become dire in Chaffee County. I'm excited to work with the executive director and board of the CHA to apply both tried and true as well as innovative solutions to solve the greatest problem our county currently faces. As a successful entrepreneur and executive in the beverage manufacturing and retail space (primarily craft beer) I believe my contributions to the CHA board will be unique and complementary. I have a strong track record working with teams to develop strategic plans and implement the key initiatives that support them, scale newly formed companies and maximize outcomes with limited resources. I have deep experience writing, reviewing and being a party to hundreds of leases, contracts and other legal documents, leading commercial construction projects and managing budgets under constantly changing conditions. I believe my extensive experience in the aforementioned areas will be helpful as the CHA navigates its next phase of growth. I'm extremely lucky to live on the Arkansas River so my house is right up there among my favorite places in the county. I love F Street and Monarch Mountain too! ANGELA MOKATE Secretary, Chaff ee County Angela.Mokate@chaffeehousing authority.org I first came to Chaffee County in 2008 to work as a raft guide on the Arkansas River. I fell in love with the mountains and whitewater of Colorado and kept returning every summer. I met my husband Chris, a fellow guide and after building a supportive community we decided to make Colorado our home. Together we built a residential real estate inspection company that focuses on pre-purchasing inspections that he continues to run today. My “can do” attitude, creativity and ambition while working alongside buyers and agents during the inspection process motivated me to get my real estate license and transition into a Realtor in Chaffee County. ​ Being a Realtor for Full Circle Real Estate Group has given me a magnified view of the challenges facing our community regarding affordable housing. I have also had the opportunity to work with Colorado Association of Realtors being one of thirteen Realtors from around Colorado chosen to attend their leadership academy including realtor day at the capital, Denver’s economic summits as well as Realtor property forums to address property rights and speak with state legislators about the housing crisis in Colorado. I am excited to help represent my community of the seasonal workforce, service workers, small business owners, independent contractors, and everyone else who has experienced hardships due to the housing shortage. My favorite place in Chaffee County is and will always be Browns Canyon and theNumbers sections of the Arkansas River. It was what first brought me to the valleyand continues to play a big role in my life and community here. LIBBY FAY Buena Vista Libby.Fay@chaffeehousing authority.org I have served as the Mayor of Buena Vista since 2022 and was a Buena Vista Board of Trustee for four years before that. I have encouraged the development of affordable housing by approving the donation of Town-owned land for the Midland Apartments and child care facility, and through facilitating and supporting public/private partnerships such as The Crossing and Alpine West. I spent my working career as a CPA in Denver. In addition to work and volunteer activities, I enjoy hiking, travel, having a great partner, walking my dog Chaco, biking, laughing, and having wonderful friends. My favorite place in Chaffee County is the James Street Bridge over Cottonwood Creek. JANIE HAYES Secretaria de la Junta, Condado de Chaffee Creo que la vivienda es el tema central para muchos de nuestros desafíos sociales relacionados con la equidad aquí en Chaffee, y quiero estar en un equipo que esté ayudando a abordar el problema. Mi experiencia y mi trabajo diario se centran en apoyar a las organizaciones de cambio social en sus esfuerzos de políticas, abogacía y comunicación. También soy redactora de discursos y estratega de participación pública. Disfruto apoyar a las personas y las causas que hacen del mundo un mejor lugar. ​ Mi lugar favorito en el condado de Chaffee es mi patio trasero, mirando los hermosos picos de 14k pies que nos rodean y nos recuerdan lo pequeños que somos en realidad. ERIC LEE Chaffee County Eric.Lee@c haffeehousing authority.org Currently, I am the Executive Director of Full Circle Restorative Justice. My passion for inspiring and uplifting others was sparked by my own challenges growing up in Detroit, Michigan. The unique trials and tribulations of urban life and witnessing the impact of those experiences by others in my community planted the seed of service that would eventually lead to my life’s calling. In search of a higher path, I spent much of my young adult life in the hospitality industry. Prompted by moving to Colorado in 1989, I quickly began to build upon my leadership skills and as a self-taught chef opened three restaurants in Boulder County. Looking to be of greater service to my community, I began volunteering for several youth-based initiatives, including Project Yes and Lafayette Youth Sports. Soon after, I began my life coaching practice. After transitioning out of restaurants, I focused my on my coaching practice, specializing in health and wellness with a focus on fitness, nutrition, and stress management. Along the way, I have published three books: “Adam’s Eve – A Novel,” “Sweeping Her Off Her Feet with Food” (a romantic cookbook), and “29 Degrees – How to Live a Life of Inner Peace, Joy, and Purpose Regardless of Circumstances.” I love family life with my wife Trudi and my three children, Erica, Forrest, and Justin, as well as my stepson Brock. I also enjoy working out and playing outside, including mountain biking, hiking, off-roading, bow- hunting, and camping. Most recently, I come to you from Longmont, Colorado, where I have been serving my community as a Restorative Justice Facilitator with the Conflict Center in Denver. I was also an integral part of the Professional Standards-Citizens Review Panel for the Police Division in Longmont. I bring a wealth of dynamic leadership experience from a multitude of fields and am a passionate advocate and activist for criminal justice reform. DAN SHORE Salida Dan.Shore@chaffee housingauthority.org When I ran for city council back in 2017 my primary motivation was to focus on our housing issues. ​ In my capacity as mayor for the past two years I have continued to pursue that initiative. Prior to becoming a public official I spent approximately 30 years as a business development officer for primarily mutual fund companies. That career afforded me many opportunities to work with people with opposing viewpoints. I believe that skillset is directly transferable to serving on the housing authority board. CRAIG NIELSON Presidente de la Junta, Condado de Chaffee Como residente de Salida y el condado de Chaffee por más de veinte años, estoy emocionado de unirme al talentoso y diverso equipo de CHA para abordar las necesidades críticas de vivienda que enfrentan nuestras comunidades. Comenzando a principios de la década de los 1990, tuve una carrera de 20 años en planificación regional, desarrollo comunitario y vivienda asequible y he fundado dos exitosas organizaciones de vivienda sin fines de lucro. Desde 2005 soy propietario y administrador de Green Edge Design, un estudio de diseño arquitectónico de edificios ecológicos enfocados la vivienda sostenible. Es difícil nombrar solo un lugar favorito. Mis montañas favoritas en el condado son las "Ute Peaks" (Mount Ouray, Chipeta Mountain y Phalone Peak), llamados así en honor a los miembros de la familia de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales de los valles. Como alpinista, mis lugares favoritos para escalar son los riscos alrededor de los túneles en CR 371. Esa área y el increíble paisaje interior del Monumento Nacional Browns Canyon, donde el desierto alto se encuentra con la montaña, también ocupan un lugar destacado en la lista. CHRIS LEDGER Alternate, At Large Chris.Ledger@chaffeehousing authority.org I moved to Chaffee County in 2013 to be a whitewater rafting guide on the Arkansas River. I soon fell in love with the valley with all of its amazing recreation opportunities. I then spent the next several years moving from seasonal job to seasonal job but always ended up finding myself back here in Chaffee County. Finally in 2020 my wife and I decided to get out of the seasonal circuit and started a Home Inspection business which I currently operate. While doing Home Inspections I have had a unique view of who are buying homes in Chaffee County and it was surprising to me that current residents buying homes were few and far between. This was one of the main reasons that I decided to join the CHA, as I want to be a part of the process that will make housing more attainable for the people who live and work in this amazing valley. My Favorite place in Chaffee County is the Arkansas River, where you can find me, my wife, and our dog enjoying the best whitewater in the state. CHRISTY DOON Alternate, Salida Christy.Doon@c haffeehousing authority.org I am currently the Interim Administrator for the City of Salida. Previous roles with Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) have included serving as the South Central Colorado Regional Manager and working on Rural Economic and Community Development. I am also on the faculties of the University of Colorado and Adams State University. Additionally, I serve on the Chaffee County Community Foundation Board (CCCF) and chair CCCF’s Nonprofit Capacity Committee. I have lived in Salida for 10 years. My husband, daughter and I enjoy all activities the area has to offer, including skiing, getting out on to the river and exploring the public lands that surround us. BRIAN BERGER Alternate, Buena Vista Brian.Berger@chaffeehousing authority.org I was recently provided the opportunity to take the position of Town Administrator for the Town of Buena Vista after serving as the Town Administrator/Treasurer for the Town of Poncha Springs over the last 7+ years. I have also served on numerous other boards in Chaffee County over the years; including, Monarch Community Outreach, Chaffee County Visitor’s Bureau, Chaffee County Transportation Advisory Board, Chaffee County E-911 Authority Board, San Luis Valley Transportation Planning Region, and the Chaffee Rec Council. Having lived here for almost 10 years, my favorite place in Chaffee County is still finding a new road on the map and exploring an area I haven’t been to. BETH HELMKE Alternate, Chaffee County Beth.Helmke@chaffeehousing authority.org I bring varied leadership experience from my professional background in the nonprofit sector, education, nature-based youth programming, and communications. I have a Bachelors in Molecular Biology and Masters in Nonprofit Management and currently work as Chaffee County Government’s Deputy Director. I am passionate about stewardship and sustainability and building a more inclusive and diverse outdoor recreation culture and community. My love for trail running, summit seeking, and all manner of backcountry adventuring also ties in well with her involvement with Chaffee County Search and Rescue-North.

REPORTE ANUAL Two affordable housing ballot measures are on the ballot this November in Chaffee County. Both of these measures fall under the Taxpayers Bill of Rights, or TABOR, part of Article X of the Colorado Constitution. TABOR requires state and local governments entities to do three things: 1. To seek voter approval prior to issuing debt or raising taxes. 2. To seek voter approval to retain certain state and local government monies above the annual revenue limit. 3. To create a reserve equal to 3% of fiscal year spending, excluding debt service. The first ballot measure, 6A, is seeking voter approval for a 0.5% tax increase to create a 12-year dedicated fund for the construction and development of affordable housing managed by the Chaffee Housing Authority. Read more about the CHA plans for investing this revenue in a new Housing Impact Fund here . The draft 2025 CHA Budget will be available for review here on October 15. The second ballot measure, 6B, is seeking voter approval to permit the CHA to retain Colorado state and intergovernmental grants, contributions, and loans above the annual revenue limit. The annual revenue limit is based on a formula that is based on the previous year’s actual revenue, population growth, plus inflation. If the CHA were to receive revenue above the annual limit, it must be returned to the government agency that provided the funding at the end of each year. The CHA began as a small one person office, which based on this formula, will limit the CHA total budget for operations and housing investment to under $300,000 annually for years. As part of the Colorado Constitution, state and local governments do not have the authority to bypass TABOR. 6A and 6B comply with TABOR by providing local residents the authority to decide the outcome of each measure through their vote. Presentation: CHA Accomplishments and Plans for Accelerating Impact CHA Ballot Measure Opinion Survey - Download the pdf here. CHA Ballot Measure Survey Executive Summary & Topline Results - Download the pdf here.

Formed in 2020 by Chaffee County, the City of Salida, and the Town of Buena Vista, CHA is a multi-jurisdictional housing authority working across Chaffee County to ensure we are a thriving community with housing for all. ​​Since 2020, the CHA has been able to leverage local funding into nearly 7 million dollars to invest in housing projects and programs. ​ ​ ​ WHAT WE DO ​ Housing Creation and Preservation We catalyze affordable housing projects through partnerships, acquisition, and offering creative financing tools. Management of Affordable Property We act as stewards of dedicated affordable rental projects and homeownership units to maintain a supply of housing affordable to residents into the future. Housing Stability We support agencies and organizations with service coordination to prevent housing displacement and reduce community homelessness. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ CHA PROJECT PIPELINE ​ ​ ​ ​ Midland Apartments CHA has partnered with Fading West Development for 60 units in Buena Vista which will all be deed restricted at 80 - 120% of AMI. ​ Alpine West In partnership with Chaffee Housing Trust, CHA has applied for $1,320,000 in state funding to acquire 2.4 acres of the Alpine West development in Buena Vista which is planned for up to 6 affordable homeownership and 75 rental units. ​ Jane's Place CHA has raised around $5 million to develop a multiuse project with 17 flexible lease units for 80-100% of AMI and commercial space for nonprofits in Salida. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Regional Collaboration, Education, and Advocacy We ensure local government, community organizations, the private sector, and community members have access to best practices, data, and information which supports effective collaboration on solutions to our housing challenges. Housing Capacity We invest in the regional housing organizational capacity, systems, and partnerships necessary to successfully address housing challenges now and in the future.​ The Crossing As part of a multiuse infill project in Buena Vista, CHA has partnered with the Chaffee Housing Trust and the developer to apply for $2.1 million to acquire land for 32 homeownership and 33 rentals units at 80-100% AMI. 505 Apartments CHA has applied for funding to acquire this complex in Salida preventing 19 rental units from being converted from affordable to unaffordable. Vision for Future Announcement Draft CHA 2025 Budget Available for Review The draft 2025 CHA Budget is available for review. The Board of Directors will adopt a final 2025 Budget at the December 19th board meeting. This meeting will be held from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at 114 Linderman Avenue in Buena Vista. Participation is also available virtually. Agendas are posted 24 hours prior to meetings in the Board calendar . The Executive Director will present the 2025 Budget Draft at the October 17th board meeting with a Board of Directors discussion on the budget during the November 21st board meeting. The public may submit statements to the CHA commenting on the budget any time prior to the final adoption. Comments may be made in writing or made during the public comment period at the beginning of any Board of Directors meetings. Please note public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Read the Draft

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RECURSOS PARA PROPIETARIOS Chaffee County’s Rental Deposit Guarantee Program (RDGP) offers security deposit assistance to residents of Chaffee County who are seeking to enter a new rental housing lease agreement. Approved applicants receive assistance (in an amount equal to the security deposit, not to exceed $1,500) via a Promissory Note (not cash) for the landlord, and an interest-free Repayment Agreement (“Payment Plan”) for the tenant. RDGP assistance is intended to reduce the upfront costs associated with a new rental housing lease agreement. ​ Income Eligibility Guidelines ​ RDGP assistance is available to Chaffee County residents who earn up to 120% of the Area Median Income: In order to be eligible for the Rental Deposit Guarantee Program, the applicant’s household must meet the income eligibility guidelines above, be able to maintain the monthly rental fee on the unit, be able to complete the RDGP Payment Plan within up to 12 months (not to exceed the initial term of the lease), never have defaulted on a prior RDGP Payment Plan, and be able to provide all of the following: ​ an accurate, complete and legible application; documentation of all income and expenses; positive references from previous landlords; a written legal lease from the new landlord; a signed RDGP landlord form (stating that the new landlord understands the RDGP and is willing to participate in the program knowing that they will not receive cash upfront). Applicants may be denied if: they do not submit an accurate, complete and legible application with the required supporting documentation; they do not meet the income eligibility guidelines; the Chaffee Housing Authority is unable to verify their employment or income; it is determined that they cannot afford the rental unit; they have a prior history of damaging rental housing; they have consistently failed to pay rent in the past; they have failed to pay and/or defaulted on a prior RDGP Repayment Agreement (“Payment Plan”). The RDGP is not an emergency assistance program; the application process may require 10 or more business days to complete, beginning the date a completed application, with all supporting documentation, is received. If you have any questions, please call the Rental Deposit Guarantee Program at ‪719-530-2590. ​ If you are interested in learning more about the RDGP, please fill out the information below: Thank you for providing us with your information, we look forward to working with you on the Rental Deposit Guarantee Program. We will contact you to verify eligibility and have you fill out an application. If you have questions, please contact us at 719-530-2590.

Más viviendas asequibles significa mejor salud para nuestra comunidad. ​ En el condado de Chaffee, creemos que todos tienen derecho a una vivienda adecuada y buena salud. Desafortunadamente, ese es un objetivo en el que todavía estamos trabajando. En nuestro condado, todavía hay demasiadas personas que no pueden acceder a viviendas asequibles. Los estudios y las experiencias de nuestro condado y estado nos dicen que la falta de viviendas asequibles también exacerba los problemas de salud, incluidas las enfermedades respiratorias, la mala salud mental, las enfermedades infecciosas y la presión arterial alta. ​ Alojamiento y salud van de la mano. El sitio de Housing + Health brinda recursos, educación e historias de la comunidad para ayudarlo a comprender los desafíos y las soluciones que enfrenta el condado de Chaffee en la actualidad. ​ Haga clic aquí para obtener más información HousingHealthChaffee.org PROYECTOS

PLAN ESTRATEGICO La Autoridad de Vivienda de Chaffee (CHA) es una organización pública independiente, formada en octubre de 2020 a través de un acuerdo conjunto entre el condado de Chaffee, la ciudad de Salida y el pueblo de Buena Vista. El trabajo de la CHA se enfoca únicamente en aumentar las viviendas asequibles en todo el condado. Este Plan Estratégico 2022-2026, el primero de la organización, fue desarrollado por el personal y la junta inaugural en medio de una crisis de vivienda sin precedentes que afecta al condado de Chaffee, que se ha complicado y exacerbado por la pandemia de COVID-19. Estas amenazas duales han hecho que este plan sea más urgente, incluso cuando lo que está en juego ha aumentado para aquellos que luchan por vivir en el condado. Esta hoja de ruta estratégica sirve como guía para los próximos cinco años de operaciones de la organización. Fue informado directamente por aportes de la comunidad, incluida la encuesta más reciente de CHA que recopiló comentarios de casi 300 residentes con problemas de vivienda. También pretende reflejar las prioridades y las colaboraciones con el gobierno local, los grupos comunitarios y los líderes empresariales, todos los cuales también están trabajando para garantizar que los trabajadores y las familias locales, los más afectados por la escasez de viviendas asequibles y seguras en nuestra comunidad: tener un lugar al que llamar hogar. ● Innovative approaches and sustainable funding streams to promote housing density and address the housing crisis in Chaffee County. ● Policies that support a public/private ecosystem that builds housing to meet the needs of our community and its subgroups (workforce, employers, etc.) ● Maximizing available resources, existing assets, and new tools to attain housing for all income ranges through good policy and sound practices. ● Housing development throughout the income range, including “market rate” development beyond the currently accepted “affordable” range of up to 120% of Local Area Median Income. ● Opportunities to provide local resident households the opportunity to build financial equity, establish stability, and pursue opportunities to create intergenerational wealth and a sustainable community. ● Code and process improvements to remove barriers and expedite development that aligns with the housing needs of our community. The mission of the Housing Solutions Coalition is to provide a cohesive vision and voice to support projects and policies that address the housing crisis.

NECESIDADES DE VIVIENDA Fading West & Town of Buena Vista break ground on Midland Apartments A larger-than-expected group gathered amid infrequent snowflakes to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Carbonate Street project. Developer Fading West came together with town staff, the mayor, and Buena Vista trustees among other partners to officially break ground on what is now known as the Midland Apartments.... Read Here CHA proposes ballot measures for affordable housing The Chaffee Housing Authority announced March 22 that it plans to pursue two ballot measures relating to housing shortages in Chaffee County. The measures will appear on the November ballot. .. Read Here Carbonate Street to break ground April 1 The Town of Buena Vista, Fading West Development and senior lender Collegiate Peaks Bank have announced the groundbreaking for the Midland Apartments, an attainable rental housing project for Chaffee County, on April 1. Read Here Jane's Place gets $300,000 in government funding Jane’s Place received $300,000 in government funding to install a solar array on the roof of the multigenerational housing complex... Read Here LWVCC - panel discussion from March 12 Watch as The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County (LWVCC) host a panel of the county’s housing decision-makers to discuss options and upcoming opportunities in affordable housing... Read Here Point-in-Time count finds 26 staying in emergency shelters, motels On the night of Jan. 30, The Chaffee County Continuum of Care conducted a point-in-time survey of people experiencing homelessness in the county, finding a total of 26 people in area emergency shelters and staying in motels that night... Read Here Salida City Council reviews affordable Housing funding, parking program at work session At their work session on Monday, February 5, the Salida City Council (SCC) heard a report from Ashley Kappel, Executive Director of the Chaffee Housing Authority... Read Here CHA ballot survey goes live The housing issue ballot survey, which was approved at its January 18 regular meeting, is designed to get feedback from Chaffee County residents on their responses to a couple of different tax proposals... Read Here LWVCC program to feature panel on "Affordable Housing in Chaffee County" The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County (LWVCC) will host a panel of the county’s housing decision-makers to discuss options and upcoming opportunities in affordable housing... Read Here CHA board to consider survey wording The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, at 4:30 p.m. There will be no in-person meeting; according to the agenda, it is online only... Read Here Dear Editor: Thanks to HCB On behalf of the Chaffee Housing Authority board of directors, I am writing to express our heartfelt appreciation to High Country Bank for their recent fundraising efforts... Read Here With coffee shop - Achieve will expand program While housing has been the primary buzzword surrounding Jane’s Place, the community space will also include a nonprofit incubator and a social enterprise... Read Here Holiday Spectacular raises $17,948 for Jane's Place The Second Annual Holiday Spectacular Dec. 16 featured many styles of dance and many ages of dancers at the Salida High School... Read Here CHA recruiting new board member The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) announced this week that it is looking for one new Director to join the CHA Board. The opening is for an At-Large Director... Read Here CHA approves voter survey fore 2024 Ballot Initiative At their regular meeting on November 16, the Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) considered and approved: letters of support for two affordable housing projects... ​ Read Here Holiday Spectacular to benefit Jane’s Place Nutcrackers, cocoa and artistic performances galore are only the tip of the icicle for what attendees can expect from the Holiday Spectacular... ​ Read Here Dear Editor: In support of the winter shelter Winter is coming soon and for the past three winters, Chaffee County Hospitality Inc. (CCHI) has provided seasonal shelter to our unhoused community members, along with a hot meal every evening... ​ Read Here Council discusses outdoor pools and CHA plans Salida City Council discussed Chaffee Housing Authority’s new strategic plan for 2024 and potential community pool and soaking pool construction during a work session Monday... ​ Read Here CHA Happenings Long-term residents of Chaffee County, the Smith family found themselves unhoused and financially insecure in August of 2022 (names changed for privacy reasons)... ​ Read Here CHA considers 2024 budget draft, new members, county ADU plan At the regular Board meeting of the Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA), Executive Director Ashley Kappel presented a draft budget for 2024, noting that certain line items, such as insurance and legal services... Read Here CHA moves forward with Jane's Place Funding At their regular meeting on Thursday, August 17, the Board of the Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) heard an update on Jane’s Place... ​ ​ Read Here CHA receives 'critical' grant for Jane's Place The Chaffee Housing Authority recently received a $1,287,000 grant from the Colorado State Housing Board’s Transformational Affordable Housing Grant Program for Jane’s Place... Read Here CHA gets Jane's Place funding update, votes on the Crossing's Project At their regular meeting on July 20, the Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) took a number of actions, including new officer elections and a vote to approve Resolution 2023-17, and establishing a partnership with Paul Andrews... Read Here The Crossing major subdivision receives rezoning approval from BV Trustees Affordable housing was a key point of the July 25 Buena Vista Board of Trustees meeting as the Board approved the next steps in public hearings for two major subdivisions, The Crossing and Carbonate Street... Read Here CHA Board considers South Ark Neighborhood position statement During design charette meetings in March, 2023 various individuals and interest groups expressed their preferences for allocation of the South Ark Neighborhood parcel in Salida... ​ Read Here New CHA director Kappel hosts BV meet-up The Chaffee Housing Authority introduced its new director at a meet-and-greet Monday, June 12 at Deerhammer Distillery in Buena Vista. Director Ashley Kappel socialized with town staff and local residents... Read Here CHA to host Meet & Greets with new Executive Director The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Directors will host two upcoming “Meet and Greets” with its new Executive Director, Ashley Kappel... Read Here Housing Authority appoints executive The Chaffee Housing Authority board of directors announced Thursday the appointment of Ashley Kappel its new executive director effective April 24... ​ Read Here CHA hosts phase one Jane's Place Celebration The mood was celebratory — filled with rainbows, leis and laughter under a robin’s egg blue sky. The crowd of around fifty or so attendee project supporters, key donors, and community leaders tromped on the... Read Here Housing Authority Board adopts four measures, updates guidelines, holds executive session With the recent departure of Becky Gray, its founding Executive Director, the Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) is in transition mode, finding a new path... Read Here Chaffee Director of Housing Becky Gray moving on leaving "big shoes to fill" Chaffee County says goodbye this week to the person who pioneered the Chaffee Office of Housing, Director of Housing Becky Gray... Read Here CHA signals progress ahead for 2023 The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Thurs. Feb. 16. Vice Chair, Joseph Teipel welcomed guests Abby Peters, program manager from the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation and "Salty" Riggs, founder... Read Here Chaffee BOCC approves portion of county lodging tax for CHA Following a lengthy discussion during its January 31 special session the Chaffee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) finally made a motion that will allocate up to 60 percent of the county’s annual lodging tax to the CHA... Read Here Commissioners show support for CHA Jane's Place Chaffee County Deputy Director of General Administration Beth Helmke was appointed as the county alternate to the Chaffee Housing Authority at the commissioner’s meeting Tuesday... Read Here CHA seeking Executive Director The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) has begun formal recruitment efforts for a new Executive Director, to replace Executive Director Becky Gray, who announced in December that she... Read Here Housing Authority offers thanks On behalf of the Chaffee County Housing Authority, we would like to sincerely thank High Country Bank for orchestrating the “Night of the Nutcracker” special event to benefit the construction of Jane’s Place, which raised $11,000... Read Here Chaffee Housing Authority Chaffee Housing Authority 230 W 16th - Suite C Salida, CO 81201 719-920-3497 info@chaffeehousingauthority.org ​ ​ ​ Read Here

PERSONAL Y CONSULTORES JEN-AI STOKESBARY Real Estate Projects Manager I am grateful for CHA’s work and thrilled to help create more housing for Chaffee County residents, and to help more residents move-in to homes. Friends and family have struggled with chronic homelessness and benefitted from supportive housing and affordable housing. I am a first-time developer of inclusionary homeownership units in partnership with Chaffee Housing Trust. I have an MBA from CU Boulder and am a Project Management Professional. I worked in start-ups and early stage business for 14 years and am comfortable wearing multiple hats to create impactful outcomes. ​ While it’s impossible for me to choose one favorite spot in Chaffee County, I’ve been loving surfing Scout Wave 2.0 in the quieter low-water months, and also at higher water with heaps of elated surfing friends. BECKY LONGBERG Housing Program s Manager After an up-ending year and a half of covid, I was looking for meaningful and fulfilling work that excercises my wide range of experience and skills. In my life, I've been both a homeowner and looked down the barrel of homelessness. I know the blessing and relief of home security and am grateful to have such impactful work. ​ Twenty years ago, I'd have said my favorite place is anywhere above treeline. Now that I'm in my 50's, my favorite place is anywhere I can see treeline . . . most often that place seems to be my front porch. DAWN HEIGELE Bookkeeper Affordable housing is a topic that I have been passionate about for years. When my husband and I opened Café Dawn in 2008, affordable housing was an issue that no one wanted to discuss. Over the years, we watched as homes that were affordable sold and turned into vacation rentals and 2nd houses. As small business owners, we did the best we could to pay a wage that kept up with the soaring rental prices, but the diminished inventory of affordable homes made it difficult to find employee housing. After retiring Café Dawn, I wanted to work in a field that I found rewarding. Bookkeeping for Chaffee Housing Authority allows me to have a direct impact on an issue that I have felt strongly about for years.

NUESTRO PLAN Ninguna organización sola puede resolver la crisis local de vivienda. Nos tomará a todos enfrentarlo de frente: el gobierno, el sector privado, los grupos comunitarios y los individuos. Pero creemos que se puede hacer. Creemos que hay cuatro pasos que pueden proporcionar un camino que la comunidad de Chaffee pueda seguir para asegurarse de que todos nuestros trabajadores locales, familias y personas mayores tengan un lugar seguro y asequible al que llamen hogar. Nuestro plan estratégico está alineado con este camino. Estas son las cuatro cosas que debemos hacer como comunidad, y las formas específicas en que la CHA está preparada para ayudar. ​ Vea el plan estratégico de CHA 2022-2026 aquí . O descargar el plan estratégico en pdf. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 711 Holman Court , Salida, CO 318 E First Unit #D , Salida, CO DEED RESTRICTED HOMEBUYER APPLICATION Application packet to follow or download the pdf here.

BOARD OF DIRECTOR APPLICATION Chaffee Housing Authority Recruiting for Board of Directors DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31ST, 2023. ​ Chaffee County, Colorado, December 28, 2022: The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking interest from the public to fill one vacant seat on its Board of Directors, the county-wide At-Large Alternate seat. Chaffee County residents who are interested in applying can find more information, including a job description an d application, on the CHA’s website at www.chaffeehousingauthority.org . The Board of Directors meets monthly. ​ In an effort to increase representation from the community it serves, the CHA especially welcomes applications from those directly impacted by the housing crisis, as well as people of color and those with disabilities. In selecting board members, the CHA prioritizes skills and the ability of applicants to attend meetings and participate in required committee meetings and ad hoc events. CHA can provide childcare to Board members, if needed, to increase participation. ​ Qualifications for this position includes being at least 18 years old, a full-time resident of Chaffee County, and having interest in and support for creating safe, stable, and accessible housing for Chaffee County residents. Desirable qualifications for this vacancy includes experience in one or more of the following: ​ Recent Lived experience with housing insecurity; Organizational Operations; Housing and Mixed-Use Development; Fiscal Oversight and Organizational Management; Marketing and Communications; Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on January 31st, 2023 and will be followed by review and select candidate interviews. The board term will begin in March and will last one calendar year; Board members can serve up to three consecutive terms. ​ The Board of Directors is the governing body for the Chaffee Housing Authority, a multijurisdictional housing authority, created through an intergovernmental agreement between Chaffee County, the Town of Buena Vista, and the City of Salida, with a mission of facilitating Chaffee County residents’ access to safe, sustainable, inclusive, and affordable housing through data-driven policy, housing programs, funding, awareness-raising, and the building of housing units. ​ This nine-member Board is comprised of three members appointed by the Chaffee County Commissioners, two members appointed by the Buena Vista Trustees, two members appointed by the Salida City Council, and two at-large members appointed by the sitting CHA Board. Each jurisdiction, as well as the At-Large seats, have Alternate board members who participate in Board meetings and discussions, but do not hold voting seats; rather, they step in on behalf of the jurisdiction they represent, should a voting member be absent. Questions may be directed to CHA Director Becky Gray at 719-530-2590 or bgray@chaffeecounty.org . Ninguna organización sola puede resolver la crisis local de vivienda. Nos tomará a todos enfrentarlo de frente: el gobierno, el sector privado, los grupos comunitarios y los individuos. Pero creemos que se puede hacer. Creemos que hay cuatro pasos que pueden proporcionar un camino que la comunidad de Chaffee pueda seguir para asegurarse de que todos nuestros trabajadores locales, familias y personas mayores tengan un lugar seguro y asequible al que llamen hogar. Nuestro plan estratégico está alineado con este camino. Estas son las cuatro cosas que debemos hacer como comunidad, y las formas específicas en que la CHA está preparada para ayudar. ​ Vea el plan estratégico de CHA 2022-2026 aquí . O descargar el plan estratégico en pdf. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ APPLICATION Download an Application as a PDF or fill in the document below. Thank you! OPEN PDF