Telluride Housing Department

The Telluride Housing Department provides year-round housing for employees who work within the boundaries of the Telluride R-1 School District.


Housing Opportunities: 

There are currently 140 People on the waiting list for Shandoka, Virginia Placer and The Tiny Homes.

  • Shandoka Apartments consists of 134 apartments, a daycare facility, four laundry facilities and offices for administrations and maintenance. 
  • Virginia Placer includes 18 apartments, three tiny homes, and a boarding house with capacity for 46 occupants.

Applicants or current residents with questions are encouraged to call the Telluride Housing Department Office at 970-728-3034 x 1.

For After-Hours Emergencies, please call

 970-252-6152.

The Big 3

All housing developments have been constructed by the Telluride Housing Authority.

The members of the Telluride Town Council sit as the THA Board of Directors and the Town of Telluride manages the property on behalf of THA. 

The administrative office is shared with the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority.