Workforce housing at The Loop Jackson Hole: who qualifies, current rents and how to apply
The Loop has deed-restricted workforce rentals for households that work in Teton County, alongside market-rate apartments. Under Teton County rules, at least one household member works full time for a Teton County business and at least 75% of household income is earned locally. There is no maximum income. As of October 2026 the workforce studio is $2,609 per month total. Verified October 12, 2026.
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Who qualifies, in the county's words
- "At least one person in your household must be employed full-time at a local Teton County business," working at least 1,560 hours a year, about 30 hours a week (Teton County Workforce Housing, tetoncountywy.gov/720)
- "At least 75% of your household income must be earned locally"
- "There are no maximum income requirements for Workforce Housing," and workforce homes have no asset limit
- No one in the household may own a home, or vacant residential land over one acre, within 75 miles of Jackson
- "The Workforce program does not have occupancy requirements," so any household size may apply for any unit size
- Under the county Rules and Regulations, the household lives in the unit at least 10 months a year and requalifies every year
Starting a new job in Teton County
- The county Rules and Regulations (December 2024, section 4-2.A) say that for rentals not filled through the county's weighted drawing, a household can qualify while under contract for a job at a Teton County business, as long as the job starts before move-in
- Years of local work earn extra entries in the county's own drawings. They are not listed as a requirement for privately leased rentals
- Seasonal jobs still need to average 1,560 hours a year. Confirm your situation with the Jackson/Teton County Housing Department, 307-732-0867, housing@tetoncountywy.gov
Workforce rents as of October 2026
- Plan SB1 Workforce, 395 square feet: $2,609 per month total ($2,500 base rent), available now
- Plan 1A1 Workforce, 744 square feet: $3,828 per month total ($3,719 base rent), only 1 left
- Plan 1B2 Workforce, size not listed: no price listed, waitlist, call for details
- Plan 2B1 Workforce, 1,094 square feet: $5,208 per month total ($5,099 base rent), available now
- Plan 3B1 Workforce, 1,150 square feet: $5,808 per month total ($5,699 base rent), only 1 left
- Plan 3A1 Workforce, 1,150 square feet: no price listed, waitlist, call for details
- Totals include base rent plus mandatory monthly fees, per theloopjacksonhole.com. They exclude usage-based utilities and charges due at move-in or move-out
- In 2026 The Loop lowered its workforce studio rent. Current total as of October 2026: $2,609 per month ($2,500 base rent)
How to apply at The Loop
- Apply through The Loop's leasing office: (307) 381-4586, theloop@rpmliving.com, or the Apply button on theloopjacksonhole.com
- The Loop leases its workforce units through its own leasing office. The county's weighted drawing covers homes the Housing Department manages. Under county rules for privately owned restricted rentals (section 7-4), the Housing Department qualifies each household before the lease is signed
- Expect to verify employment, hours worked, local income and real estate ownership. The county asks for tax returns and W-2s from the past two years
- Restricted rentals are leased for at least six months under county rules. Ask the leasing office which lease terms are open
- Confirm the current steps with the leasing office before you apply
How many workforce apartments there are
- Teton County's housing pipeline page lists The Loop with 81 workforce rentals and 1 affordable rental for households at 80% to 120% of median family income (tetoncountywy.gov/1322)
- Other published figures differ. Ask the leasing office for the current count and which workforce plans are open
- Workforce plans run from studios to three bedrooms. The affordable rental is a separate county program with income limits
Frequently asked
- Who qualifies for workforce housing at The Loop?
- Households where at least one member works full time (1,560 hours a year) for a Teton County business and at least 75% of household income is earned locally, under Teton County rules. There is no maximum income, and no one in the household may own residential property within 75 miles of Jackson.
- Is there an income limit for workforce apartments at The Loop?
- No. Teton County workforce rentals have no maximum income and no asset limit. They are restricted to households that work in Teton County.
- Can I qualify for a workforce apartment if I just got a job in Jackson?
- Under the county Rules and Regulations, a household can qualify for a privately leased restricted rental while under contract for a Teton County job that starts before move-in. Confirm your situation with the Housing Department at 307-732-0867.
- How much is a workforce studio at The Loop?
- $2,609 per month total ($2,500 base rent) as of October 2026, including mandatory monthly fees. Confirm current pricing with the leasing office at (307) 381-4586.
- Do I apply through the county lottery for The Loop's workforce units?
- The Loop leases its workforce units through its own leasing office; the county's weighted drawing covers homes the Housing Department manages. The Housing Department qualifies each household before the lease is signed. Call (307) 381-4586 to confirm the current steps.
- Can a household of any size rent a workforce apartment?
- Yes. The county workforce program has no occupancy requirements, so any household size may apply for any unit size.