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Welcome to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local
communities. DOLA provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration.

The Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program has stopped accepting applications.

As of November 15, 2022, at 11:59 pm, the Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program has stopped accepting new applications. Applications submitted before that will continue to be processed.

Check the Status of an Existing Application

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Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program

Behind on your housing payments? You’re not alone. We have help for Colorado homeowners

The Emergency Mortgage Assistance program uses federal Homeowner Assistance Funds to help homeowners get caught up on past-due housing payments, property taxes, insurance and housing utilities. The program is absolutely free and the funds do not need to be repaid.

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March 6, 2023
With the aim to provide Coloradans with more options for affordable housing throughout the state, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Housing's State Housing Board, voted on, approved, and distributed more than 24 million dollars in funding in January.
February 21, 2023
The State of Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH) Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI), is excited to announce that the master planning process for the repurposing of the property is set to begin.
February 16, 2023
In a meeting on February 23, Marshall ROC is partnering with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to provide a virtual public education session on the Housing Recovery Program (HRP) for those impacted by the Marshall Fire and Straight-Line Winds event.