Interim Housing (Alternative Housing Options)

The City of Grand Junction recently hosted two events aimed at gathering input from the community regarding interim housing. A virtual meeting took place on April 10, and an open house was held on April 18th. These events provided platforms for community members to express their opinions on interim housing regulations, including potential locations, site design, and management. Future opportunities and public hearings will be scheduled and posted in the key dates section on the right-hand sidebar.

This project page acts as a platform for community engagement, inviting residents to participate in the discussion and provide feedback on potential Interim Housing code development and opportunities.

What is interim housing?

Interim Housing is a term used by many groups, like housing organizations and some government agencies, to describe different kinds of temporary shelters. These can include places like interim parking and interim shelters. They're not meant to be permanent buildings and are meant to temporarily provide a safe shelter until more permanent housing solutions can be found. Each housing organization or agency defines it a little differently - for the proposed definition, please review the Interim Housing Draft Code under the public comment section below.

Interim Housing is a new solution that has emerged as the country experiences a housing crisis. These shelters are different from regular shelters because they provide more privacy, support, and safety, especially during things like the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the difference between Sanctioned Camping and the Interim Housing being proposed in Grand Junction?