Workforce housing · Teton Valley
A home in the Tetons, within reach.
QWHIP creates deed-restricted homes that Teton Valley's workforce can actually afford and opens the door to more of the people who directly serve our community to call it home. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We'll be in touch as homes are released.
About 15 minutes. Nothing is submitted until the last step, and you can save and come back.
- 40
- Homes in the pipeline
- 3
- Partner cities
- <200%
- AMI income ceiling
- 1,400
- Local work hours / year
What it is · the program
A city tool, not a waiting list.
The Qualified Workforce Housing Incentive Program is the City of Driggs' tool to encourage the creation of deed-restricted workforce housing inside the city limits. Developers voluntarily build workforce units in exchange for development incentives: annexation, increased density, lot coverage or building height, and certain fee or mitigation waivers.
Every workforce unit produced through the program is permanently deed-restricted, so it stays available to local working households. The program applies to residential and mixed-use developments, and ensures a meaningful share of new housing remains attainable for employees of businesses located in Teton County, Idaho or Alta, Wyoming.
Teton Valley Housing was selected by the City of Driggs to serve as the Authorized Administrator for QWHIP.
Why it exists · the reasoning
Five things it was built to do.
- Provide opportunities for the local workforce to live in the community they serve
- Ensure long-term housing affordability through appreciation caps
- Incentivize construction of below-market homes alongside new market-rate development
- Support local public service agencies
- Reduce commuting burdens
What we ask · the six criteria
Six things decide eligibility.
Everything in the application maps to one of these. Read them first. If any one is a problem, we'd rather talk with you than have you fill out fifteen minutes of forms.
Household
Every adult in the household is listed, with dates of birth and contact details.
Income
Combined household income must fall under 200% AMI for a three-person household in Teton County, Idaho, currently $214,800.
Local employment
At least one adult works 1,400+ hours a year for a Qualified Local Employer in Teton County, Idaho or Alta, Wyoming. Self-employed and retired paths qualify too.
Primary residence
The home is your sole and exclusive residence, lived in at least 9 of every 12 months, for as long as you occupy it.
No other local real estate
No residential real estate owned in Teton County, ID or the adjacent counties: Fremont, Madison, Bonneville, and Teton County, WY.
Finances ready
Renters show first month, last month, and deposit. Buyers show a lender pre-approval and a 5% down payment.
How it works · the lottery
Four steps, start to keys.
- STEP 01
Apply online
No documents needed yet, just accurate answers. Your application stays on file for the homes you selected.
- STEP 02
Weighted drawing
When a home is ready, Teton Valley Housing runs a weighted drawing of the eligible applicants.
- STEP 03
Verification
Selected households send income, employment, and residency documentation. We'll tell you exactly what to gather.
- STEP 04
Lease or close
Sign the deed restriction, then move in. We'll walk you through it.
Before you start · what to have handy
You don't need documents yet.
The application asks you to certify facts about your household. Documentation is only requested if you're selected in the lottery. It helps to know these four things before you begin:
- Last year's total household income, all sources added together
- Your employer's name and the physical address where you work
- Names and dates of birth for everyone in the household
- Which units you want to be entered for (you can pick more than one)