Los Alamos County Affordable Housing Plan

SITES prepared an affordable housing plan for Los Alamos County that addressed the community’s most pressing challenge: a severe lack of housing supply that makes homes inaccessible for many low and moderate income households. Because Los Alamos has unique market conditions and limited available land, the planning process required specialized data collection and tailored analysis.

SITES evaluated existing conditions, assessed housing needs and costs, and examined local affordability measures to understand the structural constraints shaping the market. This work informed discussions with policymakers about priorities and resulted in a clear set of strategies for the County to consider.

Key recommendations included creating more income restricted housing to support households that are being priced out, encouraging new development where feasible despite land limitations, and pursuing regional approaches that link housing, workforce needs, and broader economic development.