Amended Public Health Order - Mitigation Plan and changes to gathering sizes and face covering requirements.
Eagle County has issued an amended Public Health Order today due to the rise in cases in our area. The changes are intended to help reduce the cases. As the real estate industry, we encourage you to continue doing your part and follow the Safe Showing Pledge to keep our valley and clients safe during this time. The changes to the Order do not change anything for the real estate industry as a whole, but it is important to be aware of them.
 
Eagle County has approximately two weeks to work on getting its numbers down; otherwise, it could lose their variance and will have to follow the State "Safer at Home" guidelines. On a call I attended yesterday afternoon, it was shared that one issue for the cases going up are people continuing to go to work when they are sick because of financial needs.  Encourage others to stay home if they are sick.   
 
Bulleted below are the notable changes.

  • Limits individual and private gathering size to 10. See p.6 "Limitations on Gathering Sizes for Individuals."

  • Limits gatherings hosted by a business to 100 (indoors) and 175 (outdoors). Removes the ability to hold multiple groups of 175 in a single event. Requires the event host to ensure compliance with all social distancing and disease prevention requirements. See p.10 "Provisions Applicable to All Open Businesses."  

  • Includes minor changes to the face-covering requirement to reflect the State's new Order. The main change from our previous Order is that we now must require face coverings when exercising in indoor public spaces unless an individual is exercising alone or with others from their household, and a face covering would interfere with the activity. See p.16 "Exceptions. Face Coverings are Not Required [in the following circumstances]"

Also if you are unaware yesterday, Governor Polis issued a statewide requirement for people to wear masks. Linked below are both updated orders for you to review.

Stay Healthy,
Erica Kirk
All community members are strongly encouraged to read the entire order.

As some restrictions are rolled back, Eagle County officials note the importance of residents and business leaders continuing to meet social distancing requirements.
Eagle County Public Health and Environment has updated the county’s  Public Health Order  regarding COVID-19. The move to the “Revised Black Diamond” Phase has begun on Friday, July 17. 
Toolkit available to help businesses navigate changes

Eagle County has an updated  COVID-19 Business Toolkit  to help local businesses navigate the phases of the Public Health Orders and Transition Trail Map.


A statewide mandatory mask order is now in effect for Colorado. The mandatory Statewide mask order went into effect at midnight on July 16, 2020, and is in effect for 30 days.

The order requires people in Colorado who are 11 years and older to wear a covering over their noses and mouths:

  • When entering or moving within any public indoor space.
  • While using or waiting to use public (buses, light-rail) or non-personal (taxis, car services, ride-shares) transportation services.
Safe Showing Pledge & Open Houses

VBR's "Safe Showing Pledge” campaign is based on guidance issued by the Division of Real Estate. The pledge provides additional clarity on industry and business-specific safety measures, and to share all the extra precautions taken for showing properties by following the “safer at home” guidelines. Note: Open Houses currently are allowed in Colorado . In-person real estate showings and open houses MUST adhere to Social Distancing Requirements  with cleaning and disinfection between each showing.

Join us in sharing with our neighbors your commitment to the “Safe Showing Pledge.