Supporting Businesses Starts with Housing
When local workers can afford to live here, businesses can hire, grow, and thrive.
73% of employers say hiring and retaining workers has gotten harder since 2019
2025 Eagle County Regional Housing Needs Assessment
Housing plays a vital role in the long-term health of Eagle County’s business community. When local workers can find stable, attainable housing close to their jobs, businesses are better able to attract and keep the people they depend on. That stability supports not only individual employers, but also the strength, resilience, and vibrancy of our broader local economy.
The 2025 Eagle County Regional Housing Needs Assessment makes clear how closely housing and economic vitality are connected. More than half of employers reported unfilled positions in the past year, nearly three out of four said hiring and retaining employees has become harder since 2019, and the county’s housing shortage is tied directly to approximately 1,260 unfilled jobs. Employers also identified affordable housing as one of the most serious issues facing the community.
This challenge also creates an opportunity to work together. Many employers are already helping with housing or are open to doing more, and continued collaboration will be essential as Eagle County works to expand housing options for the local workforce. By investing in housing solutions, we can support businesses, strengthen our workforce, and help ensure that Eagle County remains a place where people and businesses can thrive together.
Housing Challenges are Workforce Challenges
Local employers across Eagle County are feeling the effects of housing challenges every day, from difficulty hiring to increased turnover and burnout among existing staff.
When workers can’t find housing they can afford, it becomes harder for businesses to operate, grow, and serve the community.
The Link Between Homes and Jobs
Housing and jobs are directly connected. When workers can’t live locally, positions remain unfilled, and businesses cannot operate at full capacity.
The current housing shortage reflects multiple challenges, including workers commuting long distances from outside the county and families living in overcrowded local conditions.
Employers as Partners
Nearly two-thirds of local employers are not just affected by the housing challenge—they are actively stepping in to address it.
From building workforce housing to renting units directly for their teams, local businesses are essential partners in expanding housing solutions for a thriving Eagle County.