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Quick Facts About the Tri-Counties:

• The three counties (Otero, Bent, and Crowley) encompass an area of 3,579 square miles in rural southeast Colorado.
• Total population in the area is 31,827.
• Median income range of the population is $38,200 to $42,100.
• 70% of families in the Tri-County area are eligible for assistance.
• 87% of the existing homes in the Tri-County area are over 40 years old.

The History

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Tri-County Housing, Inc., was formed in early 1991 under an inter-government agreement between six entities within Bent, Crowley, and Otero Counties, Colorado. The original organization was a department of the Town of Fowler. Tri-County Housing provided administrative and construction consulting services for low-income housing rehabilitation with the goal of improving the safety and sanitary living conditions of those in the area.

In January of 1995, the advisory board elected to re-form as a nonprofit. The evolution of Tri-County has prompted a recent name change to Tri-County Housing and Community Development Corporation. Tri-County Housing & CDC is now governed by a board of 16, comprised of city, town, and county government representative; community residents; and members of the financial/business community.

Tri-County Housing & CDC's Board and staff view this organization as a valuable resource for the communities they serve and are committed to providing this assistance.

Accomplishments

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Tri-County Housing has completed over 576 rehabilitation and homeownership projects with a loan portfolio of 5.8 million dollars.  In addition to the original Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program, 4 additional programs have been added-the Down Payment Assistant Program, Second Mortgage Assistance Program, Mutual Self Help Housing and Self Help Rehab.  To date, 23 homes have been completed through Mutual Self Help opportunity, with 5 more to be completed this summer.

The Multi-Family Housing program continues to be a vital part of Tri-County’s organization.  TCHCDC own and manages 79 low-income housing apartment units located in 3 different communities-Las Animas, La Junta and Salida.  The completely renovated 24 unity-College Overlook apartment complex is unique in that it became the first project in the State of Colorado to utilize Social Services TANF funding for housing.

The Tri-County Housing organization has been a part of many diverse community development projects including the development of a one-mile walking trail and picnic area, assisted living, parking lots, downtown renovation projects in 5 communities, the renovation of a historic train station to create the organization's former office space, the renovation of an old movie theater into a community facility, and securing funds for parks, sports fields, a library, and rescue vehicles.

• 576 loans to families with incomes less than 80% of the median income
• Current loan portfolio of over $2.3 million
• $15 million in funding has been brought into the area, with another $5 million in leveraged funds
• 36 new homes have been built
• 47 dilapitated multi-family units have been - or are in the process of being - renovated
• 45 new family units have been built or are in pre-development
• A 29-bed assisted living facility, including 16 Medicaid beds, has been developed
• Downtown renovations have been completed in 5 communities
• Numerous recreational and park facilities have been completed
• 58 families have been relocated outside the flood plain area in North La Junta
• Nearly 60 new subdivision lots have been developed, with 50 in planning stages
• Renovations and construction of libraries, schools, railway depots, community facilities and ADA accessible projects
• Funds for fire and rescue were secured
• Numerous water and sewer projects for underserved communities completed
• Own and manage a 25-unit tax credit property in Las Animas
• Own and manage a 24-unit subsidized apartment complex in La Junta that has been entirely renovated
• Manage a new apartment complex in Salida
• Awarded the Eagle Award from Rural Housing NOW in 1992
• Received an award from HUD Secretary, Henry Cisneros, for "excellence in utilizing CDBG funds in furthering community development"

Board of Directors

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Name	Bd Title	Began
Steven Cordova	Chair	Aug 2000
Donna Rohde	Vice-Chair	Jan 2006
Norene Aydelotte	Member	Aug 1992
Rick Klein	Member	April 1998
Ben Rodriguez	Member	Feb 2001
Lawrence Sena	Member	Jan 2003
Julie Worley	Member	Aug 2004
Gloria Phillips	Member	April 2005
Shirley Adams	Member	May 2005
Tom Brann	Member	Mar 2007
Wayne Snider	Member	April 2007

Staff

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Name	Title
Tony Berumen	Executive Director
Ramona Stites	Assistant Director / Single Family Housing Manager
Sandra Gomez	Multi-Family Housing Manager
Jennifer Sprosty	Acctg / Human Resources
Mary Klement	Intake Specialist
Larry Baker	Construction Manager
Jim Martinez	Rehab Specialist
Lynn Jones	Site Manager
Bill Mansheim	Site Manager
Eugene Shoulderblade	Maintenance Supervisor
Roxanne Merton	Site Manager

Funding Relationships and Parters

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Tri-County is very fortunate to draw from many different entities for program funds. These range from Federal agencies, such as Neighborworks® America, Rural Development; to State agencies, such as Colorado Division of Housing, Great Outdoors Colorado; to local govermental entities, such as Bent County, Otero County, and Crowley County, and city and town governments; to various banking institutions, such as Federal Home Loan Bank, US Bank, State Bank of La Junta, First National Bank of Las Animas.

We are a chartered member of the Neighborworks® America. With this membership comes the availability of training, technical assistance, and funding which will strengthen our organization's capabilities to serve our communities.

We also work with intermediaries such a Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) who have contributed greatly in both financial and technical assistance. All of these entities and many more have stepped up to form a partnership with Tri-County Housing making it possible to move forward.

Governmental:

• Bent, Crowley, and Otero Counties
• Towns of Fowler, Manzanola, Cheraw, and Swink
• Cities of La Junta, Rocky Ford, and Las Animas
• State of Colorado Division of Housing
• USDA Rural Development
• State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs
• State of Colorado Energy Impact Fund
• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
• State of Colorado Correctional Facilities
• State of Colorado Department of Transportation
• HUD - Denver Office

Financial Institutions:

• Local Banks
• Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka

National Organizations and Intermediaries:

• Neighborworks America
• Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation
• Rural Communities Assistance Corporation
• Fannie Mae
• Housing Assistance Corporation

Colorado-Based Organizations:

• Great Outdoors Colorado
• Colorado Garden Show
• Boetcher Foundation
• El Pomar Foundation (direct and through local high school programs)
• Colorado Association of Realtors
• Colorado Historical Society
• Colorado Council of Arts
• Anschutz Foundation
• Daniels Fund
• Kenneth King Foundation

Local:

• Businesses, title companies, surveyors, appraisers
• Community Hospital Building, Inc.
• Crowley County Correctional Facility
• Utility companies
• Contractors, architects, engineers
• Otero Junior College
• Bent County Correctional Facility
• Schools
• Chambers of Commerce
• Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility

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Tri-County Housing & CDC
34385 Hwy 167
PO Box 87
Fowler, CO 81039

P: (719) 263-5168
F: (719) 263-5460

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