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Our record for Vail may be out of date. The most recent record we hold is from Mon Jul 13, 2026. (49 days ago) Newer meetings may not have been published to the official portal yet, or may not have been collected by us yet — this is a statement about our record, not about whether the board or council has met. Check the official portal before concluding nothing is scheduled.
VailCO averageUS Census ACS
Population
4,729
Per-capita income
$97,791
Median home value
$1,040,100
Bachelor's or higher
68%
Typical home value $1,743,884 +4.5% yr/yr · +40.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$125.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$108.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$98.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$32.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$22,973 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20259 housing units ($30.4M)

Recent meetings

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Vail Local Housing Authority

Vail Local Housing Authority to review housing lottery insights

The Authority will receive an update on housing development information. Members will also review and provide feedback on the housing lottery process used for 2333 Upper Traverse Way Unit A.

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VAIL LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING Agenda Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom. Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/j/83110634258 3:00 PM, July 14, 2026   1. Call to Order (3:00pm)   2. Citizen Participation (5 min.)   3. Approval of Minutes (5 min.)   3.1 June 9, 2026 VLHA Meeting Minutes   2026_06_09 VLHA Meeting Minutes.pdf 3.2 June 19, 2026 VLHA Meeting Minutes   2026_06_19 VLHA Special Meeting Minutes.pdf 4. Housing Project Update (15 min)   4.1 Housing Development Information Update 15 min Presenter(s): Anna Bengtson, Housing Development Specialist   5. Main Agenda   5.1 Housing Lottery Insights from 2333 Upper Traverse Way Unit A 20 min Listen and provide feedback. Presenter(s): Robyn Smith, Senior Housing Coordinator  Background: The Town completed the 2333 Upper Traverse Way, Unit A housing lottery using a redesigned process intended to reduce applicant burden, improve consistency, and produce reliable, reportable data. The resulting lottery and entrant insights provide the Authority with an early assessment of both the applicant pool and the effectiveness of the modernized workflow.   DECK_VLHA_Lottery Insights_07142026.pdf MEMO_VLHA_Lottery Insights_2333 Upper Traverse Way Unit A_07122026.pdf 6. Matters from the Chairman and Auth …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council

Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council to discuss 2027 operating plan

The council will review the 2027 operating plan and a supplemental budget update for 2026. The meeting also includes a review of late winter media results and various quarterly performance reports.

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VAIL LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Discover Vail Monthly Agenda Vail Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom. Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gsyDycE8Skq4NJbtZeMx3g 8:30 AM, July 16, 2026   1. Call to Order   2. Information Update   2.1 VLMDAC Monthly Financial Update 5 Min Presenter(s): Jake Shipe, TOV   2026.07.16 - VLMD Monthly Financial Update.pdf 3. Consent Items   3.1 Minutes Approval Approve or approve with changes June 18, 2026 meeting minutes.   4. Presentation & Discussion   4.1 2026 Supplemental Budget Update   2026 Supplemental Update.pdf 4.2 Late Winter Media Report   Late Winter 2026 Campaign Results.pdf 4.3 2027 Operating Plan   2027 Priorities.pdf 5. Board Comment to Management Reports   5.1 Monthly Reports 5 mins   New VLMD KPI Dashboard 2026 - Summary.pdf Paid Media and Web Monthly Report June 2026.pdf VVP Group Sales June Report 2026.pdf Social Media Report - JUNE 26.pdf Vail Custom DOR 06.30.26.pdf Vail Executive Summary 2026-06-30.pdf Vail Taxable Sales Report thru 2026-04-30 - including comps to Colo resorts.pdf Vail Taxable S …
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Fri Jul 10, 2026

Design Review Board

Design Review Board to consider new Marvel Family Headquarters at 1517 Vail Valley Drive

The Design Review Board will hold final reviews on four main agenda items, including a new construction, a separation request, a deck addition, and a change to approved plans. Additionally, the board will review 23 staff approvals for exterior alterations, sign applications, and changes to previously approved plans. No staff denials are listed.

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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING Agenda Vail Town Council Chambers 2:00 PM, July 15, 2026   1. Virtual Meeting Link Register to attend Design Review Board Meetings . Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar.   2. Call to Order   3. Main Agenda   3.1 DRB-26-212 - Downey Residence Final review of a separation request Address/ Legal Description: 4196 Columbine Drive E/Lot 20-6, Bighorn Subdivsion Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Gale T & Veverley Anne Downey, represented by Suman Architects   4196 Separation Request Summary.pdf 4196 Columbine Site photos.pdf 4196 Existing Survey.pdf 4196 Columbine aerial map.pdf 4196 Proposed Site Plan.pdf 4196 Hazard Map.pdf 3.2 DRB-26-207 Parker Residence Final review of a deck addition Address/ Legal Description: 1675 Aspen Ridge Road/Lot 6, Block 4, Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing 3 Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Kenneth M. Parker Trust, represented by Berglund Architects   1675 Aspen Ridge Final Existing Photos.pdf 1675 Aspen Ridge Final Material Sheet.pdf 1675 Aspen Ridge Final DRB Set.pdf 3.3 DRB-26-6 Change to Approved Plans 2 - Kaye Residence Final review for a change to approved plans Address/ Legal Description: 4126 Columbine Drive W/Lot 16, Bighorn Subdiv …
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💰 Federal awards (top 8 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$114,000CAMERON ADVANCED MOBILITY
Department of Defense · NON-PERSONAL SERVICE FOR: CAM AUSTERE DRIVER TRAINING AND RECOVERY (6
$94,573CAMERON ADVANCED MOBILITY
Department of Justice · HCSV - MOBILITY TRAINING
$76,000CAMERON ADVANCED MOBILITY
Department of Defense · TRP 2 MOBILITY TRAINING
$67,840CAMERON ADVANCED MOBILITY
Department of Defense · 21 STS_MOBILITY TRNG COURSE - AUG 2023
$36,311CAMERON ADVANCED MOBILITY
Department of Justice · HCSV - MOBILITY TRAINING - HRT
$30,039CAMERON ADVANCED MOBILITY
Department of Justice · REGISTRATION FOR 8 STUDENTS TO ATTEND ADVANCED OFF-ROAD VEHICLE RECOVE
$27,800CAMERON ADVANCED MOBILITY
Department of Defense · SNOWMOBILE TRAINING
$19,530CAMERON ADVANCED MOBILITY
Department of Defense · DIRT BIKE COI

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Eagle County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Business establishments3,664 (36,282 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,174/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy17.8% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$125.1M
Annual budget
$32.3M
Debt outstanding
9
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$125.1M
Spending$108.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$32.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.26×
Debt-load index41 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.512
All kids
0.459

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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