Town and County terminate Virginian housing plan
The Town and County ended the Virginian housing plan, closing the door for now on 221 deed-restricted workforce homes on 90 Virginian Lane.
The Town and County have terminated the Virginian housing development plan, ending the path toward 221 deed-restricted workforce homes on 90 Virginian Lane for now. The Planning Commission staff note says the project was terminated by Town and County, a sharp turn for a site that had already absorbed more than $28 million in public land costs and years of work on a mixed rental and ownership proposal Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Packet.
That matters for families because the project was supposed to add workforce housing in a market where teachers, childcare workers, and other employees already struggle to stay nearby. The research record shows the plan had advanced through partner selection and agreement work before it stalled this summer, leaving the future of the site unresolved and the question of what replaces those homes still open Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Packet.
Background
The Virginian housing plan was paused in 2026 after major public investment, leaving over $28 million in sunk costs and delaying affordable housing in Teton County.
Latest: 2026-06 — Town Council failed to support moving forward; County voted to pause project until at least June 30, 2026.
curated as of 2026-08-05
90 Virginian Lane is a major Teton County affordable/workforce housing project, with a 2023–2026 RFP process, at least 150 homes planned, and $45M in public investment.
Latest: 2026-05-11 — Staff report and recommendation presented to Board of Commissioners and Town Council, concluding RFP process.
curated as of 2026-05-31
The Virginian Lane Workforce Housing project proposes 221 deed-restricted homes in Jackson, with $45M public funding and $100M+ private investment, targeting a 2026 groundbreaking and 2028 completion.
Latest: 2028 — Expected availability of Phase 1 homes for local workforce.
curated as of 2026-07-11
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Packet | packet |