Welcome to Carbondale Housing Authority doing business as Crystal Meadows. Crystal Meadows is nestled in a quiet neighborhood with a view of Mount Sopris and is conveniently located near grocery stores, downtown and doctor’s offices. One of Carbondale’s community gardens is next door and there is a dog park within walking distance from the property.

Crystal Meadows property includes 5 phases with 79 apartments. USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing has awarded Phase I with 14 rental-assistance units and 2 non-rental assistance units. The HUD Phases II - V include 63 rental-assistance units. All our apartments are 1-bedroom units with wood flooring, equipped with a stove and refrigerator. Laundry facilities are on-site, located within each phase commons building, for the convenience of the residents. All maintenance and utility costs are included with rent.

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The requirements to live here are:

  • Your age must be 62 or older, or handicapped/disabled.

  • Your gross income for USDA is not over $35,850 for one person and $41,000.00 for 2 persons.  HUD is not over $35,850.00 for one person and $41,000.00 for 2 persons.  If over, applicant would qualify for the unsubsidized apartments.

  • Residents pay 30% of their adjusted income. 

CHA maintains two waiting lists, USDA and HUD.  If you are 62 or older you will be placed on both lists.  If you are disabled and under 62 you only qualify for the USDA waiting list.  Upon turning 62, applicant can apply for the HUD and then placed on the HUD property’s waiting list.  At that time, the applicant would then be on both waiting lists.

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John Nieslanik Memorial Bench Dedication
John Nieslanik Memorial Bench Dedication

Residents and friends of Crystal Meadows Senior Housing gathered on April 18 to honor the memory of John Nieslanik, a founding father of the affordable living complex made possible thanks to a land donation by Doc Hendrick in 1987.

Valley Meals & Volunteers
Valley Meals & Volunteers

Valley Meals and More volunteers Steve Schumacher & Bartlett at Crystal Meadows Senior Housing in Carbondale. More than 50 residents participate in the program.

Crystal Meadows residents remain steadfast
Crystal Meadows residents remain steadfast

As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up throughout Colorado, Crystal Meadows Senior Housing manager Jerilyn Nieslanik is heeding doctors’ advice and will continue to follow Garfield County public health officials’ guidance.