The growing pains in Pueblo West are becoming agonizing for home builders as everything from road construction requirements to other climbing costs are putting the squeeze on the dream home budget.
Kirby and Kiaha Quint wanted to build a new home for their family of four in Pueblo West but were blindsided by a requirement to pay for road improvements.
The young couple, who are building their own home, got a permit to do so, but were caught by surprise when they were told the cul-de-sac road Cloudburst Lane would have to be improved before they could occupy the home. That is going to cost about $25,000.