Community Priority Participants

People make our community thrive, and for our people to thrive, they need safe, affordable places to live.

We feel fortunate to call the Roaring Fork Valley our home, where awe-inspiring landscapes meet the challenges of rural mountain living. 


At CORE, we recognize our community's important role in maintaining this delicate balance. That's why we offer the Community Priority Participant program, designed to support the local individuals and businesses dedicated to the well-being of our neighbors and the environment. 


Local community members, from teachers and childcare workers to veterans and government staff, may qualify for savings of up to $15,000 on a single project. Our Community Priority Participant rebates also extend to essential service facilities such as schools, government buildings, and nonprofit offices. Up to $30,000 is available per commercial or multifamily building project. 


Review the criteria for this program below and elevate your next building project with extra funding – because, in our community, support goes both ways.

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Apply for Funding

Apply for residential rebates or commercial and multifamily rebates. 


We also offer grant funding for special commercial and multifamily building projects. 


If you have any questions, our Energy Concierge team can help you every step of the way.


Community Priority Participant Criteria


Essential Workers


Childcare and school facilities qualify on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to inquire.

Childcare facility school staff meet qualification criteria by submitting a recent pay stub. 


Local nonprofit and government facilities qualify on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to inquire.

Local nonprofit and government staff meet qualification criteria by submitting a recent pay stub. 


Veterans or active military personnel meet qualification criteria by submitting a photo of their driver’s license or military identification. 


First responder facilities qualify on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to inquire.

First responder personnel, including volunteers, meet qualification criteria by submitting a recent pay stub or a photo of your ID badge. 


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Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority (APCHA) and the Town of Snowmass Village  affordable housing multifamily buildings qualify for the Community Priority Participant program. 


Residents in APCHA meet qualification criteria by submitting a screenshot of their affordable housing unit management information from the housing authority portal and a piece of mailed address to the same applicant's name(s) and address. Please note: APCHA Resident Owned (RO) category households must demonstrate an income of 150% of county AMI or lower.* 


Residents in the Town of Snowmass Village affordable housing program may contact CORE to inquire. Qualification criteria are still being determined. 


Other workforce housing residents and multifamily buildings with an individual house or condo and with an enforceable commitment to house workforce for employers within the county qualify for the Community Priority Participant program on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to inquire.

 

Other owners of multifamily buildings with an enforceable commitment that 50% or more of units house the workforce for employers within the county qualify for the Community Priority Participant program on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to inquire.


Income-Qualified 


Individual houses and condos that are occupied by residents with an income of 150% of county AMI (Area Median Income) or lower qualify for the Community Priority Participant program on a case-by-case basis.*


Multifamily buildings with 50% or more of the units being occupied by households with an income of 150% of county AMI or lower qualify for the Community Priority Participant program on a case-by-case basis.*

You can find tables for Pitkin and Eagle County AMI income levels below.


Income-qualified participants meet qualification criteria by submitting tax returns, W2s, or four of their most current pay stubs, with redacted social security numbers.

CORE can also help you navigate additional funding resources that may be available to you. Contact us for more information.

Eagle County


ReEnergize Program 


ReEnergize is a new energy efficiency program in Eagle County that provides critical home energy improvements for income-qualified residents - at no cost! The program is available to households in Eagle County making up to 150% AMI. 


For a four-person household, the income limit is $195,150 per year. A two-person household at 150% AMI can earn up to $156,150 annually.


Homeowners and renters can receive free home energy evaluations, repairs, and funding of up to $7,500 per household to make homes more energy-efficient.


Those who heat their home with propane are considered a priority for the program. 


Enrollment assistance is available in both English and Spanish. 


Contact CORE’s Energy Concierge Team for more information and help completing and submitting the paperwork. More information is also available on Eagle County’s website.


Eagle County identifies AMI with the following criteria, as of 2024.

Household Size 80% AMI 150% AMI
1 $72,880 $136,650
2 $83,280 $156,150
3 $93,680 $175,650
4 $104,080 $195,150
5 $112,400 $210,750
6 $120,800 $226,500
7 $129,040 $241,950
8 $137,440 $257,700

Pitkin County

Pitkin County identifies AMI with the following criteria, as of 2024.

Household Size 80% AMI 150% AMI
1 $70,400 $132,000
2 $80,480 $150,900
3 $90,480 $169,650
4 $100,560 $188,550
5 $108,640 $203,700
6 $116,640 $218,700
7 $124,720 $233,850
8 $132,720 $248,850

Building Performance Contractors


Contractors that provide services to CORE's clientele, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors, qualify for the Community Priority Participant program. Contact CORE to inquire about being added to our contractor list.


If you are a contractor that is registered with the State of Colorado, or you work with an approved contractor who is registered with the State of Colorado, you could be eligible for additional incentives. Find out how to become a registered contractor or who is registered with the Colorado Energy Office.


*Income must be reported to CORE in a signed statement from the residents’ employer(s). Self-employed individuals must submit the most recent year's tax return.


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