Housing Information
Housing is never far from our minds. Twenty years ago, we had 72 beds for employees. Since then, ownership has invested over $100 million dollars in housing. Today, we offer over 1,000 beds, which equates to housing for about 20% of our employees. We are continually seeking new opportunities and partnerships, but employees coming to Aspen should expect that they may have to seek out housing on their own.
Employees Seeking Housing
Employee housing is located throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and offers mostly seasonal and some year-round housing. All housing is located near a RFTA bus line. Housing is generally allocated to departments to disperse to their employees. The housing department does not allocate employee housing. Contact your Talent Acquisition partner or your manager to ask about housing distribution to employees.
Questions? For questions on whether your position comes with a housing allocation, please contact your Talent Acquisitions partner or email [email protected].
The Allocation Process
Employee housing is located throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and offers mostly seasonal and some year-round housing. Housing is typically allocated through an internal system. Employee housing in the Roaring Fork Valley is awarded based on an internal allocation system. Department heads determine how the limited number of beds are allocated to employees. Apartments are assigned to department managers with the goal of providing beds that are in close proximity to their employee’s job locations. However, it’s not unusual for employees who work in Aspen to be assigned housing in Snowmass Village at the Club Commons apartments. Snowmass Village is a short commute to Aspen and has the most housing. Please contact your Talent Acquisition hiring manager or your department head to see if a bed has been reserved for you. Housing is generally allocated on a first come first serve basis and is not guaranteed. We encourage individuals seeking work at Aspen One to find their own housing on the private market.
Winter Housing
In the winter season, Roaring Fork Valley apartments are designated for full time employees ONLY. There is no application process, as housing is not obtained through the housing department. Housing is obtained through your department head or human resources contact.
Summer Housing
In the summer season, apartments are designated for full-time Roaring Fork Valley employees ONLY. There is no application process, as housing is not obtained through the housing department. Housing is obtained through your department head or human resources contact. Employees leasing for the summer are not permitted to extend leases into the winter season without a formal written assignment from a division director. Residents who were housed for the summer term do not receive any type of priority or preference for winter housing.
Up Valley Housing
Up Valley housing is considered to be the following properties:
- Aspen: The Annex, Holiday House, and Snow Eagle
- Aspen Highlands: Heatherbed
- Buttermilk: Aspen Airport Business Center Residences
- Snowmass Village: Club Commons I & II, & Snowmass Divide
In the winter season the “Up Valley” units are open to employees ONLY and are assigned by the direct hiring managers of each department. In most cases a 5 1/2-month lease minimum is required, (some leases are 6 months or more depending on room location and type). Employment with Aspen One and its divisions is required to live with us in the winter. Winter housing is secured through your department manager, not through the housing office. If you are interested in Up Valley housing, please contact the Up Valley Housing Office at: (970) 922-9001 or [email protected]. Please provide first/last name, your email, your phone, a subject relative to your request, a detailed email regarding your request.
Down Valley Housing
Down Valley Housing is considered to be the following properties:
- El Jebel: Sopris View Apartments
- Carbondale: Thunder River Lodge & Keator Grove
- Aspen Basalt Campground & Willits Hub are considered short-term housing, not long term.
Down Valley housing is for full-time year-round or full-time dual-seasonal employees only. A 1-year lease option may be required. If you are looking for housing in the El Jebel or Carbondale area please contact the Down Valley Office to be added to the waitlist at: (970) 927-0202 or [email protected]. Please provide first/last name, your email, your phone, a subject relative to your request, a detailed email regarding your request.
Visit this page for information on our innovative solution to the housing shortage for employees.
Aspen One provides this Roommate resource as a courtesy to help employees connect and find each other for housing purposes.
- USE THIS FORM to be added to the list.
- View the Roommate listings here.
- View Roommate listings from mobile phone here instead.
Please note: You are responsible for connecting with others. Your contact information will be viewable to all employees. Don’t fill out the form if you’re not comfortable with this.
Housing is at a premium in the Roaring Fork Valley, and unfortunately, although we continually look for new opportunities, we only have enough beds to house approximately 20% of our employees. Below are some other options to look for housing.
Housing in the Roaring Fork Valley:
- Additional housing resources
- APCHA. The Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority offers limited deed restricted and affordable housing. www.apcha.org
- The Aspen Times www.aspentimes.com
- Aspen Daily News www.aspendailynews.com
- Sopris Sun https://soprissun.com/
- Post Independent www.postindependent.com
- Roaring Fork Newcomers www.roaringforknewcomers.com
- Craigslist https://westslope.craigslist.org/
- Facebook groups – search “Roaring Fork Rentals & Roommates”, “Roaring Fork Swap”, “Aspen Snowmass Rentals and Roommates” and “Roaring Fork & Beyond Classified”
- Idaho Mountain Express www.mtexpress.com
- Craigslist https://twinfalls.craigslist.org/
Employees Offered Housing
For Employee Housing property information, please click here.
For Employee Housing move-in information, please click here.
For appropriate housing documents, please contact your housing manager.
Visit this page to sign in if you are an employee housing resident already.
Is the Apartment furnished?
Our seasonal apartments (Club Commons, Holiday House, Snow Eagle, and Heatherbed) are fully furnished. Beds, couches, etc… are provided.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring your own sheets, comforter, pillow, kitchen utensils, dishes etc.
Is there maintenance on site?
Yes, Monday through Friday from 8 to 4:30 we have people on site to replace light bulbs, fix disposals, sinks, clogs, smoke detector batteries, etc. After hours we have an emergency line for emergencies. Building managers are also on site and on call for lockouts, etc.
Utilities, are they included?
Yes
Is cable and internet included?
You will need to set up your own cable and internet when you arrive. The only property where internet is included is the Hub at Willits.
Is there a bus close?
All our locations are on the bus line if not multiple bus lines. You do not need to bring a car.
Can my deposit, admin fee, and parking all be paid on my online portal?
Yes, and you can always pay rent ahead of time as well.
Do you accept personal checks?
Yes, we do, but we do NOT accept personal checks for your initial deposit payment. Deposits need to be paid on your online portal. After you pay your deposit, then personal check, money order and cashier’s check will be accepted.
If I arrive outside business hours do I have to find other accommodation?
We ONLY leave keys if you have signed your lease, copy of ID on hand and zero balance on your online portal. We are open for move-ins Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4:30PM and would prefer if you can arrive during these hours.
How do I make sure to get my whole deposit back?
At move-in you will be given a move-in inspection form. You can list any and all damages within 10 days of move in to help ensure you will get all your money back when you leave.
I’m only here for 3 months do I still have to pay for the full lease term?
Yes, your lease term is the minimum requirement to live here.
Does my deposit count for last month’s rent?
No! Please pay as normal. Deposits are returned once you are vacated and usually take up to 30 days.
Can I stay for summer, even if I’m not an employee?
If we have openings after all employees have secured housing and you are in good standing then you are welcome to renew your lease for the summer.
When is the soonest I can move in for winter?
Depends on your received lease term. Please contact the Housing Office right away to see about the possibility of early move-in.
When is the latest I can stay for winter?
April 30th, after April 30th you will need to have signed another lease obligation to stay for summer.
Is there security on site?
Cameras have been installed at most locations for your safety.
Renters insurance, should I get it?
Yes, we do not cover any of your belongings in the event of disaster.
Can I get mail there?
Fed Ex and UPS come every day to all locations however there is no United States postal mail drop off. Please check with your Housing Office concerning USPS mail delivery.
Can I send my stuff before I get there?
Yes, but if you need to ship items please time them around your move-in so they get here when you are already here to manage them. The housing office does not have storage, nor do we accept responsibility for resident packages.
Are Pets Allowed?
Only at Heatherbed and Sopris View Apartments are pets allowed and only once given approval. Please see the pet section in your lease. ESA pets still need to fill out an application through PAWH.
Is there resident parking?
Yes, it is available in some locations for a $300 fee per season. Parking is an additional seasonal cost depending on the property. However, you do NOT need a car here. Bus routes are near every property, some locations are walking distance to everything, and parking is very limited in Aspen and Snowmass. It is recommended you do NOT bring a car. Parking is first come first serve. Aspen residential parking fills fast, however in Snowmass there is plenty of resident parking.
Are there laundry facilities on site?
Yes. Loads are approx. $1.50 per load. Laundry is available at all seasonal locations.
(Updated 8-15-23)
View this Google Map with locations of all housing properties and offices.
Employment & Housing Questions
For questions about whether your position comes with housing or not, please contact your Talent Acquisitions hiring partner or email [email protected].
Questions if you have been allocated housing
If you have been allocated employee housing, you can contact the Housing Department with questions or concerns. Their office hours are Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm. Email: [email protected]. The full Housing Department list of employees may be found here.
Mailing Address: Housing Dept., PO 6029 (United States Postal Mail), 26 Commons Circle (Fed Ex or UPS), Snowmass Village, CO. 81615
Housing Department Offices
The Up Valley Housing Office is located in Building #26 in the Club Commons Apartment Complex, directly behind the Snowmass Club in the middle of the Snowmass Golf Course in Snowmass Village.
You can try the following addresses in your local GPS system however due to a recent address change, it may not work: 26 Commons Circle, Snowmass Village, CO. 81615. If that doesn’t work, type in “The Snowmass Club,” We are located directly behind it.
Google Map directions to Up Valley Housing Office from Glenwood
Google Map directions to Up Valley Housing Office from Aspen
The Down Valley Housing Office is located at the Aspen Basalt Campground, 20640 Highway 82, Basalt Co 81621. We are located right next to the Willits Medical Center and the Umbrella Company.
The Willits Hub Housing Office is located at 300 Robinson Street, Basalt Co 81621. Right inside the building.
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Yes, however housing is limited and preference is given to first season employees. If you are offered employee housing you will sign a lease and submit payment to hold your housing bed allocation. If your deposit and lease requirements are not fulfilled in a timely manner your bed is not secured. Leases are typically 5.5 months and not guaranteed for renewal. Employee housing is a temporary solution to help you feel acclimated to the Roaring Fork Valley.
If you are lucky enough to know you’re moving to the Aspen area, or you receive a job offer. Start looking for housing immediately.
Aspen Skiing Company prioritizes employee training, safety and wellbeing. We provide on-the-job training with managers and supervisors as it relates to your specific position. General training on a variety of wellness, safety and job-related topics is also provided via the BullWheel, our online learning management system.
Ski Patrol at Aspen Snowmass is a highly sought after job, in order to qualify for our Basic Patroller you must be an expert skier in all conditions and weather. As well as having a current CPR certification and a minimum of Outdoor Emergency Care or Colorado EMT certification. To find out more about what our Ski Patrollers do, visit Ski Patrol HQ at Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands or Snowmass during the winter season. For more information about careers within Ski Patrol click here + Ski Patrol
Without permission to work within the USA we cannot offer you a job. Aspen One participates in the J1 Work and Travel and various other VISA programs. Our J1 Visa partners change regularly check out our International Applicants page for more information + International Applicants
Once you have successfully onboarded you will receive a voucher from the Human Resources team. Your pass type depends on your year-round or seasonal status with the company. Once you have received your voucher from Human Resources you will take it to any Aspen Snowmass Ticket Office to receive your Ski Pass. Your Ski Pass is also a perks card, it is how you receive discounts across Aspen Skiing Company at our restaurants and stores.
In order to receive any pass benefits you must work a minimum of 100 hours during a winter season, these employees receive a 20 day flex pass. To get a full pass you must work a minimum of 20 hours a week.