Emergency Rental Assistance Program

After Serving More Than 36,000 Households, the State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program Will Accept Applications for Two More Weeks

After serving over 36,000 households, with over 70% of whom have 50% Area Median Income (AMI) or less, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will no longer accept emergency rental assistance applications after 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2022.

After Serving More Than 30,000 Households, Department of Local Affairs Announces New Phases of the State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program

For the past 15 months, the State of Colorado has provided emergency rental assistance to more than 30,000 households. The goal of the program was to mitigate the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on people who were at an increased risk of losing their housing due to challenges with paying rent, as many people found their jobs eliminated or paused.

Colorado’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program Has Processed Over 90,000 Applications For Households Across the State

“Keeping Coloradans housed is one of the ultimate goals of the Department of Local Affairs. The Emergency Rental Assistance program has been a direct, fundamental benefit to Colorado families by enabling them to afford stable housing. We recognize that the inability to afford housing is a key contributor to the increase in homelessness in today's society, which is why programs like these remain crucial,” said Rick Garcia, Executive Director.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs Supplies $168M in Rental Assistance, $79.5M for Affordable Housing

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH) as of September has paid over $168M in pandemic-related emergency rental assistance, and this summer issued a $50M notice of funding available for the acquisition of land and buildings for affordable housing in addition to approving $29.5M in developments and rehabilitation.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs Launches New Rental Assistance Website, Awards $6.025M in Affordable Housing

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH) has published a new website to simplify obtaining emergency rental assistance as well as upcoming homeowner relief, and awarded $6.025M through the Colorado State Housing Board (SHB) for affordable housing in June.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs Processing $42M in Housing Assistance Requests, Awards $1.2M for Affordable Housing in January

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH) now offers a direct online application for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP), and awarded $1.2M through the Colorado State Housing Board (SHB) for affordable housing in January.

The Department of Local Affairs Positioned to Allocate $67.1M for Pandemic Relief, Veterans’ Assistance, Affordable Housing in Colorado

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH) has received $59M in State COVID-19 housing relief, $1.74M in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers (HUD-VASH) and awarded $6.41M through the Colorado State Housing Board (SHB) for affordable housing in November and December.

El Departamento de Asuntos Locales destina $23 millones en fondos federales para asistencia de emergencia en pago de renta y viviendas asequibles en julio para Colorado

Up to $19.65M in federal CARES Act funding for emergency rental assistance is now available to property owners on behalf of their tenants through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH). In addition, the division awarded $3.27M through the Colorado State Housing Board (SHB) for affordable housing in July.

Department of Local Affairs Provides $23M in Federal Emergency Rental Assistance, Affordable Housing in July for Colorado

Up to $19.65M in federal CARES Act funding for emergency rental assistance is now available to property owners on behalf of their tenants through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH). In addition, the division awarded $3.27M through the Colorado State Housing Board (SHB) for affordable housing in July.