Regional Housing Needs Assessment: Get Involved!

Help Shape the Future of Housing in Buena Vista and Chaffee County

Chaffee County, Buena Vista, Salida, and Poncha Springs are working together on a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) to better understand local housing challenges and identify solutions.

👉 Your voice matters, whether you live, work, or spend time in our community.

Primary Call-to-Action

Let’s build housing that works for everyone in Chaffee County. Renters, young families, multigenerational households, seniors, and local workers all have different needs. Share your perspective in the Housing Survey or at an upcoming community meeting.

• Take the Housing Survey, (En Español)
• Visit the Full Project Page

Why This Matters

This assessment will:

• Identify current housing needs and gaps
• Inform future Housing Action Plans (HAPs)
• Help secure state funding for housing investments (over $16M leveraged to date)

Get Involved (3 Simple Ways)

📝 1. Take the Survey (5-15 minutes)

Share your housing experience and priorities.

• Open through: May 22, 2026
• Available in English & Spanish
• Optional entry to win a $100 gift card

🏘️ 2. Attend a Community Meeting

• Buena Vista Meeting:
  📍 Community Center (715 E Main St)
  📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
  ⏰ Drop in anytime from 4:00–7:00 PM

💬 3. Stay Informed

Visit the county page for updates, events, and results:
👉 www.ChaffeeHousingPlan.org

Housing affects all of us... neighbors, families, and the local workforce.
Take a few minutes to share your perspective and help shape the future of housing in our community.