County to revisit $2,038/month Mercill employee housing lease Aug. 31
Teton County commissioners are set to consider a lease for 105 Mercill Ave., Unit 203, charging $2,038/month (plus utility reimbursement) to a county employee, with rent taken from payroll.
Teton County commissioners are set to vote Aug. 31 on an employee housing lease at Mercill Condos (105 Mercill Ave., Unit #203) that would charge $2,038 per month, with the tenant also reimbursing $83 for water, sewer, and trash, all through payroll deduction. The lease would run for 12 months and could renew up to three years, with a $2,038 security deposit. Details are in the county’s staff report.
I watch these leases because they show what “workforce housing” looks like when the landlord is the county. $2,038 might be cheaper than market for a 2-bedroom, but it is still a huge bite out of a paycheck if you are not at the top of the pay scale. A practical question for Monday: how many county employees are actually eligible for units like this, and how many are still stuck commuting or sharing crowded rooms because the county does not have enough doors to offer? See the agenda item in the Aug. 31 meeting agenda.
Background
On January 6, 2026, Teton County approved a $2,038/month employee housing lease at Mercill Condos, managed by the Housing Department.
Latest: 2026-01-06 — Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved the employee housing lease for 105 Mercill Avenue, Unit #203 at $2,038 per month, plus $83 for utilities and a $2,038 security deposit.
curated as of 2026-08-29
Teton County approved employee housing leases in December 2025, budgeting $63,312 for three units in FY2026, with 12-month renewable terms and eligibility managed by county policy.
Latest: 2026 — Budget for three employee housing units set at $63,312 for FY2026, covering rent and utilities.
curated as of 2026-06-12
Teton County approved an Employee Housing Lease at Westview Condos in October 2026, but the lease amount is undisclosed; the lease follows standard County employee housing terms and involves Teton County, the tenant, the Housing Department, and Facilities Management.
Latest: 2026-10-26 — Teton County Commission approved an Employee Housing Lease at Westview Condos. Lease amount undisclosed.
curated as of 2026-11-09
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | R Board Meeting Agenda | agenda |
| January 6, 2026 | Staff Report for Employee Lease Agreement | staff report |