Big Sky, Make Going Home Possible

Together, We Can Continue to Make Going Home Possible

Hello!

As we near the end of 2020 and reflect on our first year as an independent nonprofit, Big Sky Community Housing Trust wants to say thank you for your support and generosity. Together, we helped make going home possible for more of Big Sky's local workers.

Thank you to all our generous donors on Giving Tuesday.

Providing essential workers with affordable and secure homes is the most critical need in Big Sky, which is why our community created BSCHT and built MeadowView Condominiums. BSCHT sells MeadowViews far below market rate, but at $320,000 for a two-bedroom condo, a 20% down payment is still more than many locals make in a year.

To close this financial gap, BSCHT created a down payment assistance program that loans up to $20,000 to buyers that they return when they resell their homes. One DPA recipient is grateful because "having my own home in Big Sky helped make working and living here feel much more secure," MeadowView owner Ben said. "Knowing I have my own place to go home to after work, no worries about rent being jacked up or getting pushed out of a rental because the owner decided to sell or VRBO, gives me so much peace of mind. Plus, the location is amazing!"

There's still time to give a gift that keeps on giving.

To give more locals like Ben a home, BSCHT wants to raise $300,000 to help the last MeadowView families close their loans. All donations to the down payment assistance program, no matter the size, directly provide secure and permanent homes for locals.

The best part?

BSCHT will recycle your gift. Once owners sell their homes, BSCHT loans the returned down payment funds to the next Big Sky family.

GIVE THE GIFT OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

December Goal: $300,000

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Down Payment Assistance Testimonials

"Having my own home in Big Sky helped make working and living here feel much more secure. Knowing I have my own place to go home to after work, no worries about rent being jacked up or getting pushed out of a rental because the owner decided to sell or VRBO, gives me so much peace of mind. Plus, the location is amazing!"

Ben

"Had we not bought a MeadowView Condo, I don't think we would still be living in Big Sky. With so much uncertainty in landlords selling homes out from under renters, we would have had to move elsewhere in order to provide a stable environment for our young, growing family."

Karli & Brian

YC & Casacde Ridge

"If we did not own our home, we would not be able to sustain a living in Big Sky. Without the down payment assistance... we would have been forced to move to a more affordable area. We were able to purchase our first home and start our family here because of this program, and we are eternally grateful."

Emily

Big Nurse

Creating more workforce housing is a community effort, and Big Sky Resort continues to do its part.

“For more than 25 years, Big Sky Resort has been investing in workforce housing campuses in our community without relying on public funds," COO and President Taylor Middleton said.

The resort's newest housing facility, which opens this month, will add 50 beds for seasonal workers in the 2020-21 ski season.