Miner's Motel affordable housing conversion
Summary
The Jamestown Sanitary District's operations supervisor said the county bought the Miners Motel in 2024 and planned 18 studio apartments plus a duplex without ever contacting the district about sewer demand or fees — JSD only learned the scope from Habitat for Humanity in January 2026. The district has since lowered its fee factor for small units and asks the Board to build early consultation into future county projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sewer connection fees were recalculated down to about 8.8 equivalent single-family residences for the project.
Future affordable housing projects and the county would benefit from smoother utility coordination.
Special districts bear unplanned infrastructure costs when left out of project planning.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Jun 2, 2026
The Jamestown Sanitary District's operations supervisor said the county bought the Miners Motel in 2024 and planned 18 studio apartments plus a duplex without ever contacting the district about sewer demand or fees — JSD only learned the scope from Habitat for Humanity in January 2026. The district has since lowered its fee factor for small units and asks the Board to build early consultation into future county projects.
Board of Supervisors - May 19, 2026
Supervisors Holland and Brandon shared tiny-home village models from Maui and Austin and discussed how the county could enable private small-lot ownership housing, while criticizing a $200,000 sewer hookup charged to Habitat for the Miners Motel project.
Board of Supervisors - Apr 21, 2026
The county planned to donate the former Miner's Motel property on Highway 108 in Jamestown to Habitat for Humanity and chip in up to $1.2 million for rehabilitation. The goal is affordable housing in Jamestown.
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