Current NRP Projects
Lot 7 Project Golden Hills Community Cooperative
Lot 7: A New Home and Community Opportunity
Lot 7 is an open lot that the Neighborhood Rehab Project is developing into a sustainable home for one lucky resident. We will soon be accepting applications from candidates interested in living in the new home and contributing to the surrounding community as the project unfolds. Be sure to check back.
Overview
The Golden Hills Community Cooperative, a resident‐owned community in Golden, Colorado, is partnering with the Neighborhood Rehab Project to develop an income‐qualified affordable home for a local individual or family. This initiative includes the construction of a first‐of‐its‐kind, high‐efficiency prototype home built on a permanent foundation and heated/cooled using a ground‐source (geothermal) heat pump system. This project is designed to demonstrate innovative, sustainable housing that remains affordable for Golden residents, while strengthening the long‐term stability of the Golden Hills cooperative community
Neighborhood Rehab Project Covers Part of Lot 7 Rent During Development
Neighborhood Rehab Project contributes to the lot rent while the home is being developed, helping ensure the project stays on track.
Project Highlights
✔ Income‐Qualified Affordable Housing
● Designed for local residents or families who meet income eligibility thresholds.
● Ensures long‐term affordability through the cooperative (resident‐owned) housing model.
● Supports individuals who live, work, or have strong ties to the Golden area.
✔ Innovative, Energy‐Efficient Home Design
● High‐performance building envelope for year‐round comfort.
● Ground‐source heat pump system provides extremely low‐cost heating and cooling.
● First prototype of its kind within Golden city limits.
● Reduced monthly utility expenses to support long‐term housing stability.
✔ Community‐Driven Development
● Built in partnership with the Neighborhood Rehab Project (“Help the Neighbor”).
● Cooperative structure empowers residents through shared ownership and governance.
● Seeks a future homeowner who is willing to participate in portions of the build,
contributing sweat equity alongside trained volunteers and partners.
Project Goals
The Lot 7 project aims to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for residents of Golden while demonstrating that sustainable, high-efficiency housing can be built affordably. It seeks to strengthen community cohesion within the Golden Hills Cooperative and explore innovative housing models that can be replicated throughout Jefferson County and beyond.