Help Shape the Future of Housing and Transportation in Teton Valley

TREC is working with community partners to explore the possibility of new workforce housing in Teton Valley—an effort designed to support our local businesses, strengthen employee retention, and create long-term stability for the people who keep our valley running. As part of this early planning phase, we’re gathering input from business owners and organizational leaders through a short survey.

Your feedback will directly guide what this project becomes. The more we understand about your needs, the better we can support a solution that works for our whole community.

Why Your Voice Matters

Workforce housing is one of the largest challenges facing Teton Valley. Businesses regularly cite housing shortages as a barrier to recruiting, hiring, and keeping staff. By participating in this survey, you’re helping identify practical solutions and sharing what would truly make a difference for your team.

What We’re Asking

The survey includes a handful of focused questions designed to identify specific needs and gauge overall interest:

• Would dedicated workforce housing help with recruitment and retention?
  Many employers have expressed challenges finding long-term employees due to limited housing options. Your response helps quantify the need.
• What types of units and quantities would be most helpful?
  We’re looking at real numbers: studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and beyond. Your estimates help shape a feasible housing mix.
• What lease terms and rental rates would your organization realistically support?
  This ensures planning aligns with what employers—and employees—can sustain.
• Would you consider signing a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for a master lease to reserve a block of units?
  This isn’t a commitment, but it helps us determine early interest and viability.
• Do you have commercial space needs that could be incorporated into a future project?
  If applicable, we’re asking about size, budget, intended use, and tenant improvements to understand how a mixed-use concept could serve local businesses.
• Would a new START Bus stop be valuable to your staff?
  Transportation access plays a major role in workforce mobility, and your input will help evaluate whether a transit stop belongs in this project.

This survey was created by Mass + Surface, a company that creates sustainable, high-performance and low-carbon design solutions with a focus on health and comfort for people, places and the planet.