Steamboat Springs Receives $1.3M for Workforce Housing and Childcare

Federal funding will support a new mixed-use development project.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The city of Steamboat Springs, Colorado has received $1.3 million in congressional funding to support the development of a new workforce housing and childcare project known as the Campbell property, according to a news release from U.S. Senator Michael Bennet's office.

Why it matters

This funding will help address the critical need for affordable housing and accessible childcare options in the Steamboat Springs community, which has struggled with rising costs of living and limited availability of such resources.

The details

The $1.3 million in federal funding was secured by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper to support the Campbell property project, a mixed-use development that will include workforce housing units and a new childcare facility.

  • The funding was announced on February 5, 2026.

The players

Michael Bennet

U.S. Senator representing Colorado.

John Hickenlooper

U.S. Senator representing Colorado.

Steamboat Springs

A city in Colorado that is receiving the federal funding for the workforce housing and childcare project.

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What they’re saying

“This funding will help address the critical need for affordable housing and accessible childcare options in the Steamboat Springs community, which has struggled with rising costs of living and limited availability of such resources.”

— Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator (U.S. Senator Michael Bennet's office)

What’s next

The city of Steamboat Springs will now work to finalize plans and begin construction on the Campbell property project using the $1.3 million in federal funding.

The takeaway

This federal investment in Steamboat Springs' workforce housing and childcare infrastructure demonstrates a commitment to supporting the economic and social well-being of the local community, which has faced challenges related to the high cost of living and limited access to essential services.