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

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:

Full-time residentSeasonal/Part-time residentOther
2. Are you currently a:

RenterHomeownerLandowner planning to buildWorker who commutes into the countyOther
3. Are you currently in need of affordable housing?

Yes - I am actively seeking housing I can affordNo - I have stable housingNot at the moment, but I have concerns about the futurePrefer not to say
4. Do you feel the county's and town's housing strategy reflects the priorities of regular working families and landowners?

YesNoNot sure
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?

YesNoNot SureI'd like to learn more
6. Are you concerned about the impact of short-term rentals on housing availability and pricing for locals?

YesNoNot sure
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)

Septic requirementsUtility hookup costsPermitting ProcessInspection ProcessLand Use RegulationsHOA RestrictionsShort-term rental competitionRental inventory shortagesHigh material/labor costsOther
8. What kinds of affordable housing options do you think should be allowed or prioritized? (check all that apply)

Tiny HomesModular HomesOff-grid HomesHomes using composting toilets or reuse greywaterADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)Multi-family unitsMobile or Manufactured HomesCertified Owner-Built HomesOther
9. Should individuals (not just developers) be eligible for housing fee waivers and state funding if they are building an affordable primary residence?

YesNoNot sure
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?

YesNoMaybe, depending on the terms (e.g., Essential Workers Subsidy for teachers, paramedics, etc.)
11. If you could tell county and town officials one thing about how to fix the housing crisis, what would it be? Write your answer here.
12. Are you concerned about the effects of population growth in Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs, such as: (check all that apply)

Yes - strain on water supply and long-term water securityYes - Deteriorating infrastructure (e.g., roads, plumbing, septic, drainage)Yes - Loss of natural corridors for wildlife migration (e.g., elk, deer)Yes - Environmental degradation or loss of open and natural spacesYes - Traffic congestion and safety on rural roadsNo - I am not concernedOther
13. What do you believe should be the top priorities when it comes to local housing policy?(check all that apply)

Making it easier and burden residents less through reducing, innovating, and modernizing the Land Use RegulationsEnsure affordable housing is available to low- and middle-income residents making under 100% AMIProtect existing neighborhoods from overdevelopment and densityLimit Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and speculative investmentPreserve local infrastructure and natural resources from being overburdenedSupport off-grid, low-cost, or owner-built alternativesEnsure housing policies benefit residents- not outside developers or second-home buyersProvide housing assistance for low-income and essential workers (e.g., teachers, EMTs, tradespeople)Other
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?

YesNoNot surePrefer not to sayI'd like more informationOther
If you answered "other" for any of the above questions, please explain your answer(s) below:
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:

Under 1818-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to say
Employment status: (check all that apply)

Full-time employedPart-time employedSelf-employedWorking multiple jobs to afford living in Archuleta County/Pagosa SpringsUnemployedRetiredStudentOther
Annual household income range:

Under $25,000$25,000-$49,000$50,000-$74,999$75,000-$99,000$100,000-$124,999$125,000 or morePrefer not to say
How long have you lived in Archuleta County or Pagosa Springs?

Less than 1 year1-5 years6-10 yearsMore than 10 yearsI don't live here but I work or own land in the countyPrefer not to say
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Resident Survey: What’s Stopping You (or someone you know) From Owning a Home in Pagosa?

Optional Demographics Section