Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST)
Overview
HOST is Denver's central department for housing-related services. It administers or funds many of the rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and affordable housing programs available to Denver residents. HOST's mission is to help residents stay housed and support those experiencing homelessness.
Programs Under HOST
- Denver TRUA Program - Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance
- Homelessness resolution services - Outreach, shelter, supportive housing
- Affordable housing development - Funding for new affordable units
- Housing navigation - Help finding and accessing housing resources
2026 Budget
- Total proposed budget: $205.6 million
- TRUA rental assistance allocation: $12.2 million
- Budget reflects reductions from the end of pandemic-era one-time funds
- HOST is prioritizing locally funded core programs while reducing services funded by expiring federal money
How to Access HOST Services
- Dial 3-1-1 and press 6 for rent and utility help
- Website: denvergov.org/HOST
- Resident resources: denvergov.org - Rent and Utility Help
- Submittable portal: denver-host.submittable.com
Contact
- Phone: 3-1-1 (Denver residents)
- Website: denvergov.org/HOST