It's about jobs

It’s about jobs. The workforce in Colorado is as diverse as the landscape, and yet many of the jobs our workers hold do not pay enough to afford the median priced home. Many of Colorado’s firefighters, law enforcement personnel, educators, retailers and healthcare providers are forced to “drive ‘til they qualify” in order to house their families—and that places a genuine strain on our workforce. The Colorado Division of Housing states that “affordable housing is about providing housing in proximity to places of work to ensure that people who provide the necessary services have a place to live that is accessible.” In order for our community to have jobs and housing balance, the people in our workforce need to live near their job.

To learn more about how families benefit from affordable housing, read It's about jobs.