High Country Haven
Affordable Homeownership in Fort Collins
Attainable Homeownership in the Colorado Mountains
Luxury Feel. Everyday Affordability.
Nestled in the heart of historic Cripple Creek, High Country Haven offers a rare opportunity to own a brand-new home surrounded by mountain views, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm.
Developed to support workforce housing and long-term community stability, High Country Haven combines thoughtfully designed homes with attainable pricing to help more Coloradans achieve the dream of homeownership. Located within walking distance of downtown Cripple Creek and minutes from employment centers, trails, restaurants, and community amenities, High Country Haven delivers mountain living without sacrificing affordability.
New Homes Designed for Colorado Living
At a Glance
- Located in Cripple Creek, Colorado
- Brand-new construction homes
- Mountain views from every home
- Open-concept floor plans
- Walking distance to downtown Cripple Creek
- Energy-efficient construction
- Multiple home models available
- Future phases planned
- Down payment assistance available for qualified buyers
How Affordable Homeownership Works
High Country Haven homes are offered through
Elevation Community Land Trust.
Under the CLT model:
- You own the home.
- ECLT retains ownership of the land beneath the home.
- The home remains affordable for future buyers.
- Housing costs remain more predictable and accessible.
- Homeowners build equity through ownership.
This innovative approach creates opportunities for families who may not otherwise be able to purchase a home in today’s market.
Why High Country Haven?
A Different Kind of Colorado Homeownership Opportunity
Across Colorado, housing costs continue to rise faster than wages. High Country Haven was created to provide an attainable path to ownership for local residents, workforce households, remote workers, and families seeking an affordable alternative to traditional mountain housing markets. By combining quality construction, desirable locations, and affordability programs, High Country Haven helps homeowners build equity, create stability, and put down roots in Teller County.
Explore the Haven Models
Designed for Modern Living
- 1,257 square feet
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Open-concept main level
- Dedicated laundry room
- Covered front porch
- Mountain & downtown views
- 1,257 square feet
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Open floor plan
- Front porch
- Primary bedroom balcony
- Expansive mountain views
- 1,212 square feet
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Open-concept layout
- Large windows with abundant natural light
- Mountain-view front porch
Who Qualifies?
Homeownership May Be Closer Than You Think
Eligibility is based on factors that may include:
High Country Haven was thoughtfully designed to provide comfortable, functional living space for individuals and families.
- Household income
- Household size
- Primary residency requirements
- Mortgage qualification standards
- Other affordability program requirements
Start Your Journey
Your Path to Homeownership
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Fill Out Interest Form and Check Income Limits
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Get Pre-approved
with an ECLT Lender -
Already have your eye on an ECLT home?
Go under contract before completing your application -
Finish Application
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Buy Your Dream Home
Fill out the Interest Form
and check income and asset limits
You’ll first fill out an interest form to determine if ECLT homeownership is a good fit for you right now. If it is, you will receive an email with a link to your full ECLT application.
*Keep in mind that this is not your full application, and you are not guaranteed to qualify based on the result of your interest form.
Get Approved with an ECLT Lender
Contact one of our Participating Lenders to get a mortgage pre-approval. You must use one of the lenders of our list, even if you have a pre-approval with a different lender.Â
Once you have your pre-approval letter, you can move to step 3!Â
Finish your ECLT Application
As a part of your application, you will need to take the ECLT Online Orientation and the CHFA Homebuyer Education Course. You can find the links to both trainings below.Â
You have already provided your lender with some of the documents we will need to process your application. There are a few additional items we ask for – see below for the full list.
Buy your dream home with ECLT!
Once you receive your letter of qualification from ECLT, you have a few options.
You can:
- Become a waitlist member to have first access to our newest homes
- Go under contract for an ECLT home, or close on the home you’re under conditional contract on
Welcome to the ECLT Homeowner Family!
Contact Us
Ready to learn more about BirdWhistle?
Elevation Community Land Trust
1114 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 101
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (720) 822-0052
Email: info@elevationclt.org
