Summary
The county signed an MOU to develop workforce housing on Parcel 8A off DP Road — a few hundred new units — backed by $3 million in state grant funding. A new website now tracks all county housing projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3 million in state grant funding secured toward the project.
County workers and families who need affordable housing in Los Alamos.
Nearby DP Road residents may have concerns about traffic, construction, and neighborhood character.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Planning and Zoning Commission — October 7, 2026
Commissioners pressed staff on how much land is actually available to build on: 118 vacant, developable lots are currently zoned for housing, and roughly 250 more could come with duplexes, plus ADUs are allowed nearly everywhere. An estimated housing deficit of about 2,500 units is being rechecked.
Los Alamos County Health Council — June 4, 2026
The county signed an MOU to develop workforce housing on Parcel 8A off DP Road — a few hundred new units — backed by $3 million in state grant funding. A new website now tracks all county housing projects.
County Council - Regular Session — May 5, 2026
The Council approved an MOU with the Madrone Community Development Corporation to move forward on a workforce housing facility. This is an early but meaningful step toward housing for people who work in Los Alamos but can't afford to live there.
Planning and Zoning Commission — March 25, 2026
A proposal to build 380 residential units plus a 6,200-square-foot amenity building on about 21.9 acres at 125 DP Road could add significantly to Los Alamos' housing supply. The public hearing was residents' chance to weigh in before the commission acted on the site plan.
Related development
Workforce housing facility, parcel 8A (DP Road)
New workforce housing could ease housing pressure for county workers; a public website now tracks project phases.
Workforce Housing Facility on County Parcel A-8-A
This moves the county one step closer to building housing aimed at its own workforce.
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