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How could the rent increase at Phillips Mobile Home Park affect Garfield County?

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Pitkin County's rent hike may strain regional affordable housing goals The preliminary approval by Pitkin County Commissioners to raise rents at Phillips Mobile Home Park could impact regional housing stability because the counties share functional responsibility for regional affordable housing needs. The rent at the park, which was previously $430 per month, is set to increase to $550 per month starting January 1, with subsequent 10% annual increases planned from 2028 through 2031. This increase challenges the goal of preserving naturally occurring affordable housing in the region, which is a shared commitment between Pitkin County and Garfield County.

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  • Phillips Mobile Home Park currently charges residents $430 per month.aspentimes.com
  • If passed, rents would increase from $430 to $550 beginning Jan. 1.aspentimes.com
  • The rent increase would include 10% annual increases from 2028 through 2031.aspentimes.com
  • Phillips was purchased by the county in February 2018 for $6.5 million.aspentimes.com

Why it matters

The preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing is a key policy goal for Pitkin County, which purchased Phillips Mobile Home Park to benefit the whole community. The decision to raise rents, despite the park being well under market rate compared to other local parks, changes the financial burden on tenants and affects the overall availability of affordable housing stock in the region.

Garfield County shares functional responsibility with Pitkin County for regional affordable housing needs. Changes in housing costs and affordability in neighboring jurisdictions directly influence the regional housing market dynamics and the joint commitments the counties have made regarding funding and policy.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Community Assistance Fund be sufficient to mitigate the burden of the rent increase for tenants?
  • How will the regional housing market respond to the increased cost of living at Phillips Mobile Home Park?

What would change this answer

The second reading on October 28 is rejected by the Board of County Commissioners.The rent increase would not take effect, stabilizing the housing costs for tenants and maintaining the current level of affordability.
The county secures additional funding for the Community Assistance Fund.The financial burden of the rent increase on local residents could be lessened, reducing the pressure on regional housing stability.

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