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San Luis Valley Housing Coalition reports high occupancy, low evictions at Horizon Heights
Summary
Presentation to Alamosa City Council details Horizon Heightsunits, move-in rates, support services and minor maintenance issues; management says project has a stronger-than-expected positive move-out rate and continues to accept applications.
The San Luis Valley Housing Coalition told the Alamosa City Council on Tuesday that Horizon Heights, the temporary supportive-housing development the city opened in 2024, has a high occupancy rate, a large waiting list and "better than expected" move-out outcomes for residents.
The coalitionpresenter, Donnell Garris, said Horizon Heights consists of 20 small buildings (15 one-bedroom units, four two-bedroom units and a laundry/maintenance building) and opened for the first move-in on Aug. 15, 2024. Garris said the site has had steady turnover because the leases are six months with renewals allowed up to two years; he said the program's aim is to move tenants into longer-term housing.
Garris told the council the property was built quickly using non-housing grant funding and is managed in partnership with the city and several service providers. He gave a detailed accounting of applications…
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