• Resident Survey: What’s Stopping You (or someone you know) From Owning a Home in Pagosa?

    We want to hear from you.

  • This survey is designed to better understand the experiences and perspectives of people who live or work in Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs. All questions are optional. Your answers will remain anonymous and will be shared only in summary form to inform future conversations and decision-making.

  • 1. Are you a:
  • 2. Are you currently a:
  • 3. Are you currently in need of affordable housing?
  • 4. Do you feel the county's and town's housing strategy reflects the priorities of regular working families and landowners?
  • 5. Do you believe land use regulations (e.g., short-term rental regulations, building requirements, permitting process, inspection process, restrictions) make it harder to afford or build housing?
  • 6. Are you concerned about the impact of short-term rentals on housing availability and pricing for locals?
  • 7. What issues have made it harder for you or someone you know to secure affordable housing or build a home in Archuleta County and the town of Pagosa Springs? (check all that apply)
  • 8. What kinds of affordable housing options do you think should be allowed or prioritized? (check all that apply)
  • 9. Should individuals (not just developers) be eligible for housing fee waivers and state funding if they are building an affordable primary residence?
  • 10. Would you support a pause on the county and town considering applying for housing grants for high-income earners (e.g., $115,000 income households) until subsidies are available to lower-income or working class families?
  • 12. Are you concerned about the effects of population growth in Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs, such as: (check all that apply)
  • 13. What do you believe should be the top priorities when it comes to local housing policy?(check all that apply)
  • 14. Would you be in favor of the county diversifying the lodging tax from being allocated to only tourism advertising and marketing to expanding uses to subsidize workforce housing and childcare?

  • Optional Demographics Section

    These questions help us to better understand the diversity of experiences in our community. All responses are optional and anonymous.
  • Age group:
  • Employment status: (check all that apply)
  • Annual household income range:
  • How long have you lived in Archuleta County or Pagosa Springs?
  • Should be Empty: