Press Release

Department of Local Affairs Announces Two Ways to Apply for Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has expanded its Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance program by offering two ways to apply: the Division of Housing (DOH) Monthly Random Selection and the CARE Center Daily Random Selection. The CARE Center Daily Random Selection will begin on March 17, 2025, while the next DOH Monthly Random Selection pre-application window will be open from April 14-16, 2025.

DOLA Announces the First Cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program 

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has announced the first funding cycle of the Housing Planning Grant Program through the Division of Local Government (DLG), which supports local governments and regional entities in developing actionable Housing Needs Assessments (HNAs) and Housing Action Plans (HAPs).