Disability Housing Resources
Overview
Several programs in Colorado provide housing assistance specifically for individuals with disabilities. This note consolidates the key resources.
Key Programs
Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing (CoC PSH)
- Rental assistance + supportive services for individuals with disabilities experiencing homelessness
- Disability must be verified by a medical professional
- Services include benefits acquisition, life skills training, employment training, childcare, transportation
- See Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing for full details
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- Disabled individuals receive priority in many PHA waitlists
- Assists low-income families, elderly, and disabled to afford housing
- See Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) - Colorado
HUD-VASH (for disabled veterans)
- Combines housing voucher with VA clinical services
- See HUD-VASH Colorado
Colorado Disability Funding Committee (CDFC)
- In 2026, the CDFC is offering its largest grant amounts to date
- Grants support housing, employment, and independent living for people with disabilities
- Contact: cdle.colorado.gov
General Programs Also Available
- Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance (ERAP) - Open to all qualifying residents
- Denver TRUA Program - Open to all qualifying Denver residents
- Colorado LEAP - Energy assistance for all qualifying households
Nonprofit Resources
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless - Housing First program specifically serves chronically homeless individuals with disabilities
- Brothers Redevelopment - Services for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents
How to Find Help
- 211 Colorado: Dial 2-1-1
- Colorado Housing Connects: 1-844-926-6632
- HUD Colorado: hud.gov/states/colorado