Housing Authority set to add $300 fee for deed-restricted divorce reviews

The Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority board is scheduled to vote April 1 on adding a flat $300 fee to its Schedule of Fees for a “Divorce Notification and Ownership Determination” form tied to deed-restricted ownership units, according to the meeting packet and staff report. The form is meant to formally notify the Housing Department that a divorce is underway, list required documentation, and set timelines for determining future ownership in compliance with program rules. (Housing Authority Meeting Agenda Packet)

Staff said divorce-related ownership determinations are typically complex, involve extended timelines and ongoing compliance monitoring, and average about 25 hours of staff time per case. The proposed $300 charge is intended to partially offset that work while keeping costs predictable, and would be “comprehensive” rather than layering separate fees that might otherwise apply (such as Transfer of Title requests or Requests for Exception). (Housing Authority Meeting Agenda Packet)

The board’s packet notes the Housing Authority last approved its Schedule of Fees and a fee-waiver policy in October 2023; the April 1 agenda item would amend that schedule to add the new divorce-related fee. (Housing Authority Meeting Agenda Packet)