The Housing Plan is ready for formal adoption. Review the full plan and executive summary below.
The public comment period closed January 31, 2026. One letter of support was received and no changes were required. The plan proceeds to formal adoption on February 18, 2026.
Plan adoption: February 18, 2026
View the documents online or download for offline review.
This plan has not yet been formally adopted. Formal adoption is scheduled for February 18, 2026.
The public comment period was open January 1-31, 2026. One letter of support was received and no other comments were submitted.
No changes to the plan were required based on public feedback.
Formal adoption scheduled for February 18, 2026
Questions? Contact sarah@westernspaces.co
Understanding our community's housing needs and developing actionable solutions
Our 2024 community surveys documented a housing crisis: 77% view housing availability as critical, 24 jobs unfilled due to housing shortages, and 1 in 5 households at risk of displacement. With only 28% of housing occupied year-round and 0% rental vacancy, immediate action is essential for community sustainability.
This plan identifies specific housing needs, outlines strategies for new construction and preservation, details funding options, and provides a clear implementation roadmap. The strategies are practical solutions designed for our unique mountain community context.
Community input drove every aspect of this plan. We completed comprehensive surveys with 97 households and 21 employers, held six public meetings across three phases, and gathered feedback through Steering Committee and Town/County work sessions. The plan is ready for formal adoption.
From community input to actionable strategy - follow our journey
Apr - Jun 2025
Surveys, data analysis, community input
Jul - Oct 2025
Goals, options, feasibility analysis
Nov - Dec 2025
Priorities, roles, launch plan
Click each phase to view presentations and documents
Meet the experts working on Lake City's housing solutions
