FAQs

By federal government definitions, housing is considered "affordable" when it costs less than 30% of a household's gross income. Those spending more than 30% on housing are considered "cost-burdened." Because the metric is a percentage and not just an absolute number, affordability is relative.

• A household earning $40,000 a year spending $1,000 a month or more on housing is considered cost-burdened.
• A household earning $80,000 a year spending $2,000 a month or more on housing is considered cost-burdened.
• A household earning $160,000 a year spending $4,000 a month or more on housing is considered cost-burdened.

This plan is for anyone in Englewood who is feeling the pressure of rising housing costs or who wants to make sure Englewood remains a community where people from all walks of life can afford to live.

That includes:

• Renters who want to stay in the community they call home
• Families and individuals who want to buy their first home in Englewood
• Seniors looking to age in place without being priced out
• Essential workers like teachers, nurses, and tradespeople who work in Englewood and want to live here too
• Longtime residents who want to see their community remain accessible for future generations

If you live in Englewood or want to, this plan is for you.

Your input directly shapes the goals, strategies, and priorities in this plan. Feedback gathered through surveys, community events, and focus groups will be reviewed by city staff and presented to City Council as the plan is developed.

This isn't a plan that gets written behind closed doors and then shared with the public. It's being built with community input from the start, and what we hear from residents will directly influence the direction it takes.