News5 took a look at how Colorado actually defines affordable housing. According to the state, it is where households pay no more than 30% of their income to housing costs.
This does not include housing that receives any form of public subsidy.
A church in Colorado Springs is addressing the issue of affordable housing. Solid Rock Church, which is located in south east Colorado Springs, is celebrating the grand opening of its new apartment complex Thursday.
Both planners and residents say it’s a true blessing.
“I went and got me a U-Haul truck, took my furniture and moved right over,” said Cassandra Flatcher.
She says her old apartment building was noisy and full of people fighting. When Flatcher found out about the Village at Solid Rock, she couldn’t wait to move in.
“I love it out here, I enjoy it here,” said Flatcher. “Everyone is being nice to everybody and I’m enjoying myself.”
Solid Rock church planned to use the land for a garden, but learned the soil wasn’t good for growing. So, church leaders made a new plan.