Rental Assistance Programs

If you are struggling to pay rent or facing eviction in the Denver metro area, there are programs that can help. Below you will find information on federal, state, and local rental assistance programs as well as tenant rights information.

Facing Eviction?

If you have received an eviction notice, act quickly. Contact Colorado Legal Services at 303-837-1313 for free legal assistance, or call 211 to find emergency rental help in your area. The sooner you seek help, the more options may be available to you.

State Programs

Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

The Colorado Division of Housing (DOH), under the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), provides emergency rental assistance funding for Coloradans who have fa...

Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

LEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible Colorado families, seniors, and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. The prog...

Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing (CoC PSH)

The CoC Permanent Supportive Housing program provides rental assistance and access to supportive services for individuals, youth, and families experiencing h...

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) - Colorado

Section 8, officially called the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, is a federal rental assistance program managed locally by the Colorado Division of Hou...

Proposition 123 - Colorado Affordable Housing Fund

Passed by Colorado voters in November 2022, Proposition 123 established the State Affordable Housing Fund to advance the development and preservation of affo...

Denver County Programs

Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST)

HOST is Denver's central department for housing-related services. It administers or funds many of the rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and afforda...

Denver Housing Authority (DHA)

The Denver Housing Authority provides affordable housing options for low-income Denver residents through public housing properties and the Housing Choice Vou...

Denver Human Services Emergency Assistance

Denver Human Services (DHS) offers an Emergency Assistance program (also called General Assistance) that provides one-time financial help to Denver residents...

Denver Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program

TRUA is Denver's primary rental assistance program, designed to assist residents of the City and County of Denver who are facing a housing crisis or hardship...

TRUA – DPS School Referral Pilot

The Denver Public Schools (DPS) pilot is a special referral pathway within the Denver TRUA Program that allows school staff to refer families directly to TRU...

Nonprofit & Community Programs

Brothers Redevelopment

Brothers Redevelopment is a Denver-based nonprofit that provides housing and housing-related services for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents. They a...

Catholic Charities of Denver

Founded in 1927, Catholic Charities of Denver is one of the largest and most effective social service organizations in Colorado. They provide a wide range of...

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is a major Denver-area nonprofit that provides housing, healthcare, and supportive services to people experiencing or...

Northeast Denver Housing Center (NDHC)

The Northeast Denver Housing Center is a community-based nonprofit providing housing services to underserved Denver residents. NDHC is one of the intake part...

Salvation Army - Denver Housing NOW

The Salvation Army's Housing NOW program is a community effort to assist families experiencing a housing crisis through short-term rental assistance, case ma...

Veterans Programs

HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) - Colorado

HUD-VASH combines Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) rental assistance with VA case management and clinical services for homeless veterans. In Colorado, vouc...

SSVF - Supportive Services for Veteran Families

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides rapid rehousing and homelessness preventi...

VOA Colorado - Back Home Program

Volunteers of America Colorado's Back Home program (SSVF) is a permanent housing program for veterans and veteran families experiencing homelessness. VOA als...

Population-Specific Programs

Domestic Violence Survivors - TANF Flex Funds

Colorado's Department of Human Services (CDHS) directs a program that distributes flexible financial assistance to survivors of domestic and sexual violence ...

Disability Housing Resources

Several programs in Colorado provide housing assistance specifically for individuals with disabilities. This note consolidates the key resources.

Senior Housing Assistance (Age 62+)

Multiple federal, state, and local programs provide housing assistance specifically for seniors (age 62+) in Colorado and Denver. This note collects the key ...

Resources & References

How to Prepare Your Application

Most rental assistance programs in Colorado require similar documentation. Gathering these items in advance will speed up your application significantly.

Income Limits and AMI Reference

1. Determine your total household size (everyone living in the unit)

Quick Reference - Phone Numbers and Hotlines

General Application Tips

1.Gather documents early— Most programs require proof of income, a lease or rental agreement, ID, and evidence of financial hardship.
2.Apply to multiple programs— You can apply to more than one program at a time. Different programs have different funding cycles and eligibility criteria.
3.Communicate with your landlord— Let your landlord know you are seeking assistance. Many programs require landlord cooperation to process payments.
4.Keep records— Save all correspondence, application confirmations, and case numbers for your records.

Related Resources

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