Jackson council to weigh sliding-scale workforce housing bonus in code rewrite
At a June 15 workshop, the Jackson Town Council will review proposed Land Development Regulations changes for large projects, including a sliding scale that would reduce the current 2:1 bonus unless developers offer deeper affordability.
The Jackson Town Council is set to review a proposed rewrite of the 2:1 workforce housing floor-area bonus on June 15, shifting from a flat incentive to a sliding scale that ties bigger market-rate gains to deeper affordability in deed-restricted units, according to the Town Council Workshop Agenda Packet.
Planning staff describe the current tool as a driver of larger buildings, while delivering only modest rent discounts in many workforce-restricted units. The packet asks whether council members support a sliding scale that would drop the incentive to 1:1 for workforce-restricted units, while preserving higher ratios for units priced to lower area median income levels, along with related guardrails like caps on bonus use per project and maximum unit sizes. Council direction at the workshop would guide staff drafting ahead of ordinance readings later this year.
Background
As of June 2026, Teton County is considering LDR changes affecting large developments, including possible updates to the 2:1 Workforce Housing Bonus, but no specific amendments have been finalized.
Latest: 2026-06-15 — Town Council workshop scheduled to discuss proposed LDR changes, including a possible sliding scale for the 2:1 Workforce Housing Bonus. No specific amendments have been finalized.
curated as of 2026-06-09
The 2026 amendment to Jackson's housing rules redefines eligibility, adds compliance measures, and clarifies processes, passing after three readings amid mixed stakeholder support.
Latest: 2026-02-17 — Third reading and final approval of the ordinance amending Chapter 16.10.
curated as of 2026-11-03
Jackson's employee housing strategy evolved from broad workforce goals in 2012–2015 to a targeted, multi-objective approach by 2026, using public-private partnerships, diverse funding, and regular updates to meet employee and community needs.
Latest: 2026-05-18 — Town Council Workshop refines employee housing strategy: sets objectives for location, tenure, unit type, affordability, 70% employee housing, transparent selection, and quality.
curated as of 2026-05-25
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Town Council Workshop Agenda Packet | packet |