Senior Housing Assistance (Age 62+)
Overview
Multiple federal, state, and local programs provide housing assistance specifically for seniors (age 62+) in Colorado and Denver. This note collects the key programs in one place.
Federal Programs
HUD Section 202 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly
- Creates affordable rental housing specifically for very low-income seniors age 62+
- Studio and one-bedroom apartments with supportive services
- Rent is typically based on 30% of income
- Contact HUD Colorado: hud.gov/states/colorado
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- Elderly individuals receive priority in many PHA waitlists
- See Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) - Colorado and Denver Housing Authority
- Note: Denver waitlist is currently closed; wait times typically 5-8 years
Public Housing
- Many housing authorities designate certain buildings or floors for elderly residents (62+)
- Rent based on 30% of household income
Local Denver Programs
- Denver TRUA Program - Open to all qualifying Denver residents including seniors
- Denver HOST - Coordinates housing resources including for older adults
- Denver Older Adults Assistance: denvergov.org - Older Adults Assistance
Nonprofit Senior Housing
Brothers Redevelopment
- Provides housing services for low-income and elderly residents
- See Brothers Redevelopment
Volunteers of America Colorado
- Operates senior affordable housing communities
- Uses project-based Section 8 or tax credit programs
- See VOA Colorado - Back Home Program
How to Find Help
- Area Agency on Aging: Contact your local AAA for housing referrals
- 211 Colorado: Dial 2-1-1
- Colorado Housing Connects: 1-844-926-6632
Contact
- Denver Older Adults page: denvergov.org - Older Adults
- HUD Colorado: hud.gov/states/colorado
- 211 Colorado: Dial 2-1-1