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Housing & Information Packet
2013/2014
Winter Season
 EMPLOYEE HOUSING (This is important information!!)
Employee housing is conveniently located about 1.5 miles from the resort at The Ponds at Steamboat
off Highway 40 on Weiss Dr. Once your housing application is approved, SSRC Housing will be
your point of contact. SSRC Housing handles all lease, finance, maintenance, and roommate
matters. Resident Managers live on property and conduct weekly, walk through inspections.
The housing office is located at 795 Walton Pond Circle Building A, Unit 1
Directions- If you’re heading west into Steamboat off of Rabbit Ears Pass take HWY 40 to Weiss Drive
and take a left (you will see a Shell gas station). Drive past the gas station and to the left of the bus stop
and the A building will be on your left.
Phone: 970-871-5140
Fax: 970-871-5786
[email protected]
Do I need employee housing?
Our accommodations are some of the most convenient and affordable in Steamboat. The two bedroom /
two bath apartments are fully furnished, very reasonably priced and accommodate two employees per
bedroom. Electricity, heat, water, trash, local phone, wireless access, and basic cable are included in
your rent! TV’s and kitchenware are also provided. You will need to bring your own pillow, linens for a
twin size bed, and towels. Laundry facilities are located next door to the property. Wal-mart,
City Market and Safeway are easily accessed on the free public transit system.
Are there certain rules & restrictions at The Ponds?
Yes, please note the following:
The Ponds at Steamboat is the property of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation.
The following actions may result in immediate eviction from Employee Housing. They are
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Repeat activity for which disciplinary action has already been taken.
The possession, evidence of use, sale, or paraphernalia of illegal drugs on company premises is
expressly prohibited.
Any evidence of SMOKING in Employee Housing. Smoking must occur outside in the designated
area. All units in the building are NON-SMOKING. Any evidence of smoking will result in a
forfeiture of your deposit.
Any suspected destruction, theft, misappropriation, or unauthorized possession of company, guest, or
fellow employee property.
Violence or threats of violence. This includes, but is not limited to intimidating, threatening or hostile
behavior, physical abuse, vandalism, arson, sabotage, use of weapons, or any other act that, in the sole
Housing Office’s opinion, is inappropriate.
Failure to vacate the premises during a fire alarm.
Tampering with any piece of fire safety equipment. Including, but not limited to, smoke detectors,
carbon monoxide detectors, extinguishers, and fire doors.
All State and Federal laws must be adhered to (Including, but not limited to, underage drinking and
possession of drugs).
Fireworks are not allowed in Employee Housing. Any weapons must be registered with the Housing
Office.
Blatant disrespect towards another resident, guest, Resident Manager, Security, Housing and SSRC
staff.
Sorry, no pets are allowed in seasonal employee housing. Dogs are allowed if you rent the entire
apartment, but are not allowed on the shared per-bed or per-room rates.
There are noise restrictions from 10:00pm – 8:00am.
Unauthorized Roommates
Please note: The Employee Housing staff reserves the right to make changes to this checklist at any time
upon our discretion. If you are evicted from The Ponds at Steamboat, you will no longer be permitted to
enter The Ponds at Steamboat, unless with written permission. If caught doing so, trespassing charges and
law enforcement involvement may result.
Other rules and restrictions may apply. Please review your lease for more information.
How much is employee housing?
The monthly rent is a per bed rate of $360/month in the two bedroom/two bath units. Please contact us for
information on per room and per apartment rates. A surcharge for heating costs may be added to the
monthly rate to cover any unanticipated increases in fuel costs.
How do I pay my rent?
Rent may be paid with cash, credit / debit card, money order or checks.
By signing the housing application you agree to the following:
Upon arrival you will be required to sign a lease for the rental of your accommodation. We DO NOT
prorate the last months rent. You cannot use your security deposit to pay the last months rent.
The security deposit is $400 per person per bed. Please contact the housing office for information
regarding the security deposit for per room and per apartment rentals. Your security deposit must be
pre-paid in order to reserve a spot in housing. Your reservation will be confirmed via e-mail
(preferred), or postal service once your deposit is received. If you have not received confirmation
within 7 days, please feel free to contact SSRC housing. Upon lease signing SSRC Housing will further
explain the time frame and conditions for refunding security deposits.
If Steamboat Ski & Resort assigns a room to me, I understand and agree that the $400.00 deposit
will be applied as follows:
• Steamboat Ski & Resort will retain $50.00 as a Non Refundable administrative and basic
cleaning fee.
• Steamboat Ski and Resort will hold $350.00 as a security deposit, and may apply it toward any
damage caused to the room beyond normal wear and tear, additional cleaning necessary to restore
the room to an acceptable condition, rent owed, or other amounts owed to the Steamboat Ski &
Resort Corporation pursuant to this agreement.
How can I reserve a place in employee housing?
Our employee accommodations will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Reserving a spot in
employee housing is simple, but you must be sure to follow all of these important steps:
1. Complete and return the Employee Housing Application Form by e-mail (preferred) to
[email protected] or by fax at 970-871-5786 or by mail to SSRC / Attn: Housing at 2305 Mt.
Werner Circle/ Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Save a copy of your application for your files.
2. Submit your deposit to SSRC. Please make sure that the name of the person for whom the deposit is
for is indicated on your deposit payment.
SSRC housing accepts the following forms of payment for deposit:
CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS – Please use the Credit Card Authorization Form AND provide a copy of both
the front and back of the card. Your deposit will be returned to the credit card on file. PLEASE
NOTE: YOU WILL GET YOUR DEPOSIT BACK MUCH FASTER IF YOU PAY IT BY CREDIT CARD!!!
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN US FUNDS - Must be made payable to SSRC. Attach a completed copy
of this application and mail to the address below. If you pay your deposit with check or money order
you will receive a check from SSRC for your deposit return. This takes 30 to 60 days.
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT MAIL DEPOSIT RETURN CHECKS OUT OF THE UNITED STATES. IF
YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE YOU MUST PAY YOUR DEPOSIT WITH A CREDIT OR
DEBIT CARD UNLESS YOU WILL BE LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER YOU LEAVE EMPLOYEE
HOUSING.
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Once your completed Housing Application Form and your deposit are received, you will be notified
by SSRC Housing by email or mail that a spot in employee housing has been reserved. Please allow
them a week to email you your confirmation.
If we do not receive the housing reservation form and the security deposit we will assume you have found
housing elsewhere in the community.
Is my deposit refundable if I decide not to come to Steamboat Springs?
The security deposit is refundable, but a $50 non-refundable administrative fee will be applied if you elect
not to live in employee housing.
I am not sure when I will arrive in Steamboat. What should I put as an arrival date on the
application?
Please do your best to estimate your arrival date based on your hire date. Obviously, if you are waiting for
a visa to be approved this date will be dependant on visa approval. Please indicate the date you plan to
arrive assuming the visa is approved on time. If your date of arrival ends up changing please contact
SSRC Housing to let them know your new arrival date.
Can I request a roommate?
There are two people per room in each apartment. We will accept roommate requests, but please keep in
mind that these requests cannot always be met. You and your requested roommates must arrive in
Steamboat and check into housing within one week of one another. You can only request roommates who
have already secured a spot in housing with their own security deposit and reservation. We are generally
able to honor roommate requests if the deposits and applications for roommates are submitted at the same
time. All members of your group need to fill out a roommate request form and send it in with their
application form to SSRC.
Can I walk from staff housing to work?
Sure, but the housing is located about a mile and a half (~ 2 km) from the base of the ski area. The
apartments are on the free city bus system that will take you right to the mountain.
I will arrive in Steamboat on the weekend. Can I make special arrangements to check-in?
If you arrive on Saturday, Sunday or after hours, you will have to make other lodging arrangements. If
you will be moving into employee housing, you will want to plan your arrival time to coincide with the
check-in times offered during the week.
Check in times are: Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 4:00pm.
If after I move in, I decide that I would like to move to a different room?
SSRC Housing will make that decision. We make every effort to place our tenants in a situation where we
think that they will be happy. While we would like you to make every effort to get along with your
roommates, we realize that there are times when, at our discretion, a move may be necessary. Since
moving you to a different room is very time consuming and costly, a transfer fee will be required.
If I’m an international worker, should I wait for my visa to be approved before I send in the housing
application form and deposit?
No. If you are offered a position and would like to reserve employee housing, please send in the
application form and deposit immediately. If your visa is not approved we will refund your deposit in full.
What happens to my deposit if I leave prior to my roommates? You are responsible for contacting the
housing office to do your check out paperwork prior to your departure. This way you will not be held
responsible for any damages incurred after your departure date. Cleaning and carpet cleaning charges will
be taken out of your security deposit.
What are the quiet hours in employee housing?
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.
Checking into Employee Housing:
If you will be moving into employee housing, you will want to plan your travel to arrive in Steamboat
during our housing office check in hours.
SSRC HOUSING CHECK-IN TIMES: PLEASE PREPARE FOR 1 TO 2 HOURS TO COMPLETE
THE CHECK-IN PROCESS!
Monday through Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm MST.
**Please Remember you must be in good standing with The Ponds at Steamboat and SSRC at the
end of the season if you want to live at the Ponds the following season.**
Paying your rent late could result in losing your good standing for the following season.
HOUSING APPLICATION
HOUSING IS ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM AND YOUR DEPOSIT IMMEDIATELY TO SSRC HOUSING.
You are responsible for all rent. The lease runs through the end of March for the per bed rate. You cannot
use your security deposit to pay the last months rent.
Your submission of this application indicates your understanding and compliance with the above statement.
First Name____________________________________ Last Name____________________________________
e-mail________________________________________ Phone Number_________________________________
Permanent Address____________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________ State_____________ Country_____________Postal Code____________
Emergency Contact_____________________________ Phone Number__________________________________
** Arrival Date__________ Sex_____ Age _____
Supervisor’s Name________________________________ Dept./Position_________________________________
International employees: Visa expiration__________ Visa Sponsoring Agency__________________________
**While we realize that this date is an "estimate" at this time, it is your responsibility to inform SSRC Housing if your
arrival date changes. Your deposit will ensure you a spot in employee housing, but not indefinitely. A portion of the
deposit becomes non-refundable if you fail to inform us of your plans. Plan ahead!
YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR DEPOSIT TO SSRC HOUSING TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE!
Please e-mail (preferred), fax or mail this application to Housing at SSRC to confirm eligibility for housing.
All security deposit money must go directly to SSRC Housing. Forms of payment accepted for deposit are:
CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS – Please use the Credit Card Authorization Form AND provide a copy of both the front
and back of the card. Your deposit will be returned to the credit card on file. PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL GET
YOUR DEPOSIT BACK MUCH FASTER IF YOU PAY IT BY CREDIT CARD!!!
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN US FUNDS - Must be made payable to SSRC. Attach a completed copy of this
application and mail to the address below. If you pay your deposit with check or money order you will receive
a check from SSRC for you deposit return. This takes 30 to 60 days.
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT MAIL DEPOSIT RETURN CHECKS OUT OF THE UNITED STATES. IF YOU ARE
AN INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE YOU MUST PAY YOUR DEPOSIT WITH A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD UNLESS
YOU WILL BE LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER YOU LEAVE EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
VERY IMPORTANT:
The first month’s rent is due on the day on which you check into housing. Also for example if your arrival is on
or after the 20th of November, the next month’s rent, December, is also due as well as the pro-rated November rent.
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If you arrive prior to the 20 of November you will only be required to pay for the days in November. Upon arrival
you must have the required money that day in order to move into housing.
CONTACT INFORMATION for Application and Deposit:
Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation
Alison Brodie or Tina Bourque
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
PH: 970-871-5140 Fax: 970-871-5786
[email protected]
To take a virtual tour of the apartment go to www.pondsatsteamboat.com
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
DEPT/SUPERVISOR_______________________________JOB OFFER VERIFICATION____________________
Roommate Requests
If applicable, you may request other employees as roommates. Please remember that anyone
you list must also complete a housing application form and submit their own security
deposit. Employees are placed per arrival date and age, so you must arrive within one week of
each other for this to work. While we cannot guarantee all housing and roommate requests, we
will make every effort to do so.
Please Print both First and Last Name.
To help ensure roommate requests it would be helpful to receive every member of the groups’
application form and deposit on the same day.
1.______________________________________________________Arrival date____________
2.______________________________________________________Arrival date____________
3.______________________________________________________Arrival date____________
EMPLOYEE HOUSING QUESTIONNAIRE
THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS VOLUNTARY BUT WILL ASSIST
STEAMBOAT SKI & RESORT CORPORATION
IN MAKING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS.
1. Do you consider yourself to be:
 a neat freak
 somewhat messy
 neither
2. Do you consider yourself to be:
 a morning person
 a night person
 a little of both
3. Do you consider yourself to be:
 a social person
 a quiet person
 a mix of both
4. What age roommates do you prefer?
 18-20
 21-24
 25-29
 30+
5. What shift will you be working?
 Day (before noon)
 Night (after 3pm)
6. Do you smoke? All units are designated as non-smoking and any evidence of smoking is an
automatic forfeiture of your deposit.
 Yes
 No
Credit Card Authorization Form
Date: _____________________
_______________________________________________
FULL NAME
_______________________________________________
ADDRESS
_______________________________________________
CITY
_______________________________________________
STATE
_______________________________________________
ZIP CODE
_______________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER
_______________________________________________
FAX NUMBER
This letter authorizes SSRC to charge my (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)
VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS OR DISCOVER CARD for $________ for
my security deposit and/or rent. Due to changes in credit card policies, we will require that you
sign this letter and fax or email it back to us with a PHOTO COPY OF BOTH THE FRONT
AND BACK OF THE CREDIT CARD in order for us to process your security deposit.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
SSRC Housing
__________________________________________________
Card number and expiration date of card to be used
__________________________________________________
Signature of cardholder
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF HOUSING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 TRAVEL QUESTIONS
How do I get to Steamboat?
The Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden, Colorado is our nearest full service facility and is located
22 miles from the ski area. Until December, however, the flight schedule is limited to daily flights to and
from Denver only. Denver International Airport (DIA) is our nearest international airport.
The Denver area has many hotels to stay at if necessary. A list of hotels can be found at www.hotels.com
or www.kayak.com.
Shuttle Service to Steamboat from Denver or Hayden:
GO Alpine is a great shuttle service that will take you from DIA to Steamboat. They normally run 5 times
daily and they will drop you off where ever you would like in Steamboat. The 4-hour trip costs
approximately $88 one-way. There is also a shuttle service from Hayden, a 30-minute drive, and costs
approx. $35 one-way. You may contact Alpine Taxi directly at 800.343.7433 or 970.879.2800 or check
out their website at www.goalpine.com.
Storm Mountain Express provides one-way transportation from Hayden to Steamboat Springs for approx.
$35 one-way and $55 if you book a round trip fare. They can be reached at 970.879.1963 or toll free at
877.844.8787 or check out their website at www.stormmountainexpress.com.
 WHILE IN STEAMBOAT
What should I bring with me?
START-UP MONEY!
You will need to bring sufficient funds to cover your start-up expenses during the first several weeks you
are here in Steamboat Springs. Along with your first month’s rent, you may also incur other immediate
expenses (bathroom and bedroom linens, food) normally associated with moving to a new location. If you
arrive on or after the 20th of the month you will need to pay the pro-rated rent along with the next
month’s rent before moving into housing.
PERSONAL CLOTHING
Steamboat’s altitude varies between 6,700 to 10,568 feet above sea level, and snowfall averages over 350
inches, so remember to bring warm clothing. Ski gloves, knit hats, parka, insulated underwear and
insulated boots are some commonly needed items. There are numerous retail stores and discount stores
located in Steamboat where you can purchase these items if you do not already have them.
SKI / SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT
You can bring your own equipment or you can purchase new or used equipment upon your arrival.
Additionally, there are also many retail shops in town where you can rent or purchase new and used
equipment.
Do I need a Post Office Box, and how do I get one?
Most Steamboat addresses require a postal box to receive mail in Steamboat. Postal delivery to employee
housing is not available. Steamboat has two U.S. Post Offices and two private postal services, The UPS
Store and PostNet, where you would be able to obtain a box.
• To obtain a box through the Steamboat U.S. Post Office, you must sign up at the post office, in person.
The cost of a small letter size box is around $22.00 per 6 months and availability is limited. The U.S.
Post Office is located in Steamboat: Downtown at 3rd & Lincoln (Hwy. 40).
• To obtain a box through the UPS Store, 970-879-6161, you will need to sign up in person at their
office in Central Park Plaza, off Pine Grove Road, near the City Market grocery store. The cost is
about $65.70 per 6 months. There is a one time $10 set up fee.
• To obtain a box through PostNet, 970-871-9000, you need to sign up in person at their office in
Steamboat Crossings, across from Pine Grove Road. There is a 3-month minimum, a $15 start-up fee
and the cost is $15/month.