Pitkin County outlines 2026 housing budget shift as Phillips infrastructure moves forward

Jan 28, 2026

Resiliency and Housing Director Ashley Pearl told commissioners that 2025 board‑directed housing funds were fully committed and most ARPA housing money is spent; 2026 programs will rely more on property tax and employee impact fee revenue while Phillips infrastructure is budgeted at $5 million.

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Pitkin County’s Resiliency and Housing Director, Ashley Pearl, briefed commissioners on Jan. 27 on the county’s housing work and budget priorities for 2026, saying the county has largely exhausted one‑time board and ARPA funds and is shifting toward property tax and impact‑fee funding for next‑year programs.

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