Longmont continues to face a critical shortage of affordable housing for low-income families. City data shows that approximately 2,000 additional affordable units are needed to meet the community’s goal of adding 5,400 units—12% of the city’s total housing inventory—by 2035. For families earning 40% of Area Median Income (AMI) or below, options are especially limited, increasing the risk of housing instability and homelessness.

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Recognizing this growing need, The Inn Between began exploring opportunities to expand its housing capacity for families most impacted by the affordability gap. Early conversations focused not only on building housing, but on how to pair affordability with supportive services that help families stabilize, grow, and remain housed long term.

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In early 2024, The Inn Between’s Executive Director met with leadership at Heart of Longmont Methodist Church to discuss the urgent need for deeply affordable family housing and to explore ways the church might partner in addressing this challenge. Guided by its mission, “Putting more of God’s love into the world,” the Heart of Longmont congregation discerned that a portion of its property could be used to serve families experiencing housing insecurity.

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The church ultimately committed a ¾-acre parcel of land at 350 11th Avenue in Longmont for the development of permanent supportive housing. Inspired by the teachings of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, particularly his call to, “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, at all the times you can,” the project was named Wesley Townhomes.

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With the land donation in place, Heart of Longmont Methodist Church and The Inn Between formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, and The Inn Between’s Board of Directors approved a resolution to move the project forward. Ground was broken in the fall of 2024, launching the construction of eleven permanently affordable two- and three-bedroom apartments designed specifically for families.

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Construction was completed in the fall of 2025, and families moved into Wesley Townhomes on November 1, 2025. In addition to safe, affordable housing, residents have access to on-site supportive services, including life-skills training, career and employment support, education and tutoring resources, emergency assistance, scholarship funds, and a matched savings program. These services support parents in increasing income, strengthening financial stability, and building long-term housing security for their families.

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Today, Wesley Townhomes stands as a testament to what can happen when a community responds with intention and compassion to a growing housing crisis. The project was recognized with the National Community Development Association’s 2026 Audrey Nelson Award, honoring its collaborative approach and lasting impact. Most importantly, Wesley Townhomes provides families with a stable place to call home—and a foundation for a brighter future.