Affordable housing in Taos isn’t blocked by a single issue. It’s a combination of land costs, financing challenges, construction expenses, and policy constraints. Read more as we outline the practical pathways, from partnerships to policy changes, that can help move housing forward.

A new workforce housing survey highlights how housing pressures are affecting County employees in Taos. The results point to a stable, long-term workforce facing real constraints, offering important insight for future housing solutions.

Building affordable housing in Taos is harder than it should be — and the numbers prove it. Land, construction costs, zoning restrictions: Taos Housing Partnership ran the math on what it actually takes to build homes working families can afford. Here's what they found.

The 2026 Legislative Session includes several housing bills that could directly impact Taos. From tax reform to down payment assistance and Habitat’s Chamisa Verde expansion, this column breaks down the proposals worth watching and why they matter locally.

Check on this great conversation between Daniel Werwath, Johanna Gilligan (Homewise President) and and Stephanie Nakhleh on what’s been happening with housing in the 2026 Legislative Session so far.

This session, THP is tracking HB 200, a bill that could expand access to below-market homes statewide. In Taos, eligible buyers could receive up to $75,000 in down payment assistance.

Homelessness in Taos isn't imported, and it isn't a moral failing. Research is clear that where housing is expensive and scarce, homelessness rises — and Taos is no exception. Here's what the data actually shows, and why building more housing is the most compassionate thing we can do.

New Mexico's 2026 Legislative Session is only 30 days long, but it's packed with housing bills that could make a real difference for Taos. From tax reform to first-time homebuyer subsidies to 10 new Habitat homes right here in town, here's what's on the table.

Taos County’s Area Median Income (AMI) calculations are updated annually. AMI charts are used to determine who qualifies for affordable housing programs across the country.

Taos has a new mayor and two new council members, and there's real reason to be optimistic. Local government has more tools than most people realize — public land, state funding, land use reform, a housing trust fund that's already up and running. We're glad they're at the table, and we're ready to get to work.

Taos needs more housing at every level — including higher-end. It sounds counterintuitive, but when wealthy buyers have options, they stop competing for the homes that working families need. Here's the economics behind why it matters.

At public hearings, anti-housing voices often dominate the conversation. In this column, Alexandra Goldman argues that if Taos wants attainable housing, more community members must show up and say “Yes” to housing for teachers, families, and future generations.

More homes, lower prices. That's the basic math behind density — and it's one of the most powerful tools Questa has to keep housing affordable for the people who make this community what it is. Here's what you need to know.

Taos can’t control national markets, but we can control our land-use policy. This column breaks down how local zoning rules make large single-family homes easy to build while limiting multifamily housing, and why updating the code is key to expanding affordable homes.