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The Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust develops Affordable housing to support those serving the Jackson Hole community. The homes we build have been made possible through generous private donations and financial contributions from local government and donors. We offer two housing programs: Affordable homeownership (1- to 3-bedroom homes) and Affordable rental homes (1- and 2- bedroom).The rental rates and purchase prices of all Community Housing Trust homes have been heavily subsidized to make homes affordable to our community’s workforce.
1.) Age: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
2.) JHCHT Income Limit: Household income must be less than 120% of median income for Teton County, WY.
4.) Net assets: Household may not have assets totaling more than $306,480.
5.) Employment:
Applicant must be employed at a Local Business for 30 hours per week year-round in Teton County, WY
The Local Business must be physically located within Teton County, WY and must provide verification of business status physically located in Teton County, WY
Employees must be required to work in Teton County, WY to perform their job
5.) Appropriate size: Household must be appropriate to the available home size.
Secondary eligibility criteria: If you meet the primary eligibility criteria, your application will be evaluated based on how long you have lived in the Jackson Hole region, how long your application has been in our database, your employment, and your community involvement.​
Note: You may update any portion of your application at any time. We suggest you update employment, volunteer service, and household size annually
> Completed application> $27 application fee (online), $25 (cash or check)> Pre-application letter completed by a lender - ownership applications only
(Refer to appropriate household size guidelines, select all that apply)
Please include all jobs held while living in Teton County as points are awarded for the number of years spent working here and for professions that directly contribute to community infrastructure and meet critical needs of our community.
Points are awarded for hours spent volunteering with Teton County, WY non-profit organizations up to the time of this application with the understanding that applicants may update their application at any time to get credit for additional volunteer efforts. Volunteer activities must be unpaid, non-required work with organizations recognized by the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole www.cfjacksonhole.org/old-bills-fun-run/participating-nonprofits/. Volunteer work may not include religious or political public outreach programs or activities, unless they serve the Teton County community at large. Volunteer activity supervisor must confirm volunteer commitment and hours. Applicants/Co-applicants will earn maximum number of points for 200 hours of community service. Scores are averaged between applicants and co-applicants. 5 points maximum.
If you have volunteered for more than four Community Foundation recognized non-profits, email Jennifer@housingtrustjh.org with the additional information. Any non-profits that are not on the CF list, will not be recognized.
Financial information must include adult applicant wage earner in the household. If you have a co-applicant, do not count their financial here. There is a section below for that information. Total assets: Please provide best possible estimates for all accounts as well as estimated total current values of real estate and personal property
Financial information must include all adult wage earners in the household. Total liabilities: Please provide best possible estimates for any outstanding debts (i.e. balance owed on a car loan.)*Please note in this section, you should only enter the information for the primary applicant. If you have a co-applicant, do not include their financials here. There is a separate section below for their specific financial information.
Points are awarded for hours spent volunteering with Teton County, WY non-profit organizations up to the date of this application. Volunteer activities must be unpaid, non-required work with organizations recognized by the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole www.cfjacksonhole.org/old-bills-fun-run/participating-nonprofits/. Volunteer work may not include religious or political public outreach programs or activities, unless they serve the Teton County community at large. Volunteer activity supervisor must confirm volunteer commitment and hours.
If you have volunteered for more than four Community Foundation recognized non-profits, email Jennifer@housingtrustjh.org with the additional information. Any non-profits that are on the the CF list, will not be recognized.
Financial information must include all adult wage earners in the household. Total assets: Please provide best possible estimates for all accounts as well as estimated total current values of real estate and personal property.
*Financial Information must include all adult applicant wage earners in the household. If you have a co-applicant their information only should be entered here.
Financial information must include all adult wage earners in the household. Total liabilities: Please provide best possible estimates for any outstanding debts (i.e. balance owed on a car loan.)
The Community Housing Trust’s mission is to sustain our community through housing. In order to accomplish our mission, the board of directors has established selection criteria that awards affordable housing opportunities to applicants that have demonstrated commitment to our community. This commitment is measured by length of time in the region, employment and how an applicant’s employment contributes to critical infrastructure, and volunteerism.
Level 3: Emergency and medical personnel (Fire/EMS, Police, Dispatch; MDs, nurses, PAs, PTs) +1.5 Educators: Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Therapists+1.5
Level 2: Nonprofit Programmatic or Leadership Employees+.75 Public Sector Programmatic or Leadership Employees (incl. local, state, federal) +.75 Public Infrastructure/Critical Service Providers (Plumbers, Electricians, Sanitation) +.75
Level 1: All other occupations +0Years in Teton County: < 1 year = 0 points, 1-3 years = 1 point, 3-5 years = 2 points, 5-7 years = 3 points, 7-9 years = 4 points, 9+ years = 5 points.
Employment: Applicants and co-applicants are awarded points for their length of employment in Teton County, WY. Extra points are awarded for current employment in positions that contribute to essential community infrastructure and address critical needs facing our community (see below). The maximum number of points is 5. For applications with co-applicants, the system will average the two career tenures.
Community involvement (Volunteering): Applicants and co-applicants are awarded points for the time they dedicate to a charitable purpose in Teton County, WY. Points are awarded for the total number of hours spent up to the time of application with the understanding that applicants may update their application at any time to get credit for additional volunteer efforts. Applicants/Co-applicants will earn maximum points for 200 hours of community service. Scores are averaged between applicants and co-applicants. 5 points maximum.
Other selection criteria:Years of application on file:
Existing Community Housing Trust homeowner: 5+ years as a JHCHT homeowner but no change in household size = 1 point, 2+ years as JHCHT homeowner and a change in household size = 2 points.
I/we understand that all information provided herein is private and confidential for program use only. The applicant/household member(s) certify that all information in this application, and all information furnished in support of this application, is given for the purpose of obtaining affordable housing through the Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust, and is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge and belief.
Donation Amount + Transaction fee: $27.00$27 per application submitted online