Phillips Mobile Home Park Improvements Project

Pitkin County is committed to preserving and improving the Phillips Mobile Home Park as a long-standing source of affordable housing in the Woody Creek/Old Snowmass area. The County’s priorities at Phillips are to support current tenants, modernize aging infrastructure, and plan responsibly for the future of affordable housing in our community.

Making Phillips Safer and Better for Current Tenants

The Phillips Mobile Home Park continues to provide affordable housing opportunities for nearly  40 individuals and families across both the Hillside and Riverside areas of the park. Pitkin County’s top priority at Phillips is to replace aging water and wastewater systems to ensure safe, reliable service for current residents.

Over the last several years, the County has been working with engineers and designers to better understand what is needed to construct:

• A new sewer treatment facility
• A new water treatment facility
• A new water storage tank

In 2026, Pitkin County anticipates working with a contractor to begin planning for these major infrastructure improvements. Once a construction timeline is available, project updates and information will be shared directly with tenants, and the community.

The County recognizes the importance of keeping residents informed and involved throughout this process, and future tenant-focused information sessions will be scheduled as the project progresses.

Adding Affordable Housing Infrastructure for Pitkin County

The Phillips Mobile Home Park has provided affordable housing options in the Woody Creek/Old Snowmass area since the 1960s.

Originally purchased by the Phillips family for farming, portions of the land were converted into a mobile home park that has served as an essential housing resource for decades.

When the Phillips family was ready to sell, Pitkin County stepped in to preserve this valuable community asset. In early 2018, Pitkin County purchased the approximately 74-acre Phillips property, located on both sides of the Roaring Fork River, for $6.5 million.

The purchase was funded through the County’s Employee Housing Impact Fee and was made to:

• Protect long-term affordable housing inventory
• Maintain an important community housing resource
• Support future workforce housing needs
• Preserve irrigated fields with significant water rights

The County’s priority is to conserve the existing housing onsite and maintain affordability. The County  intends to work with local partners to bring additional affordable housing to the Phillips property while continuing to responsibly manage the property for current and future residents.

Upcoming Subdivision Exemption Public Hearing

As part of the planning process for infrastructure improvements and long-term property management, Pitkin County has submitted an application to divide the Phillips property into four parcels.

The County’s subdivision of the Philips property into four distinct parcels is intended to better reflect the existing land uses, infrastructure, and physical constraints across the site. By creating separate parcels, the County can more effectively manage development, long-term operations, and land stewardship in a manner that aligns with current conditions and future planning objectives.

Parcel 1 (approximately 6 acres) encompasses the portion of the property that is already developed as part of the mobile home park. Establishing this parcel separately recognizes the existing residential footprint and allows for clearer management of housing-related uses, improvements, and any future reinvestment within the developed area.

Parcel 2 (approximately 22 acres) includes additional land that supports the functionality of the mobile home park and additional affordable housing. Including internal circulation routes, shared infrastructure, and service areas. Separating this parcel ensures that critical operational components—roads, utilities, and common facilities—are properly accounted for and can be maintained or upgraded independently as needed.

Parcel 3 (approximately 32 acres) consists largely of undeveloped open land. This parcel represents land that is not currently improved and may be best suited for environmental management, or future planning considerations. 

Parcel 4 (approximately 14.5 acres) contains areas constrained by transportation and utility corridors, including the RFTA right-of-way. Because these portions of the property are limited by existing easements and infrastructure requirements, creating a distinct parcel acknowledges these constraints and supports coordinated management with regional transportation and utility providers.

Pitkin County appreciates the continued involvement of tenants, neighbors, and community members as we work to improve infrastructure, preserve affordability, and ensure Phillips remains a safe and stable housing resource for decades to come.