Division of Housing

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) January round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

On December 31, 2024, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Local Government (DLG), has reached the next significant milestone in the implementation of the 2024 land use and housing legislation by publishing the final Parking Management Best Practices Report, the Housing Needs Assessment Methodology, and Displacement Risk Assessment Guidance.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) December round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) highlights the Colorado Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit (HCTC) as a powerful tool to support homelessness prevention and response efforts throughout the state.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Housing's (DOH) State Housing Board, awarded $6.85 million to create or preserve 185 rental units, all aimed at providing a home for every Colorado budget.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) November round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

The Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) October round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The Department’s top priority is to serve as many Coloradans as possible equitably and efficiently. Emergency rental assistance funding is available for Coloradans who have fallen behind on their rent, meet income limits and other qualifying factors, and are at risk of eviction or displacement. Those facing eviction will continue to be prioritized.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through the Division of Housing's (DOH) State Housing Board, awarded $19.62 million to create or preserve 600 rental units, all aimed at making housing more affordable for Coloradans.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced today that September’s round of rental assistance will open for pre-applications starting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP) is continuing to accept applications starting today. EMAP was created as a temporary, time-limited response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the economic hardship it created for many households.