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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH) awarded $7.3M through the Colorado State Housing Board (SHB) for affordable housing in May and June.
In May, DOH granted La Veta Village, Inc. $3M for the adaptive reuse of a former cheese factory in La Veta, Colorado, to create a certified assisted living residence that offers seniors and persons with disabilities health services in a community setting. The project will house 16 low-income Coloradans with six units set aside for people on Medicaid. It will include 24-hour protective oversight, daily living skills assistance, and personal care services.
The Division awarded St. Francis Center and Blue Line Development $2.1M for adaptive reuse of the former Warren United Methodist Church built in 1909, to construct a supportive housing community in the historic Wyman neighborhood of Denver. Warren Residences will provide 48 single-occupancy units for people experiencing homelessness with a disabling condition who are extremely low income – at or below 30 percent of area median income (AMI.) The project will include on-site case management and supportive services provided by St. Francis Center.
DOH granted $1M to Health Solutions and Cardinal Capital for construction of the first supportive housing development in Pueblo, Colorado called The Right Place. The project will consist of 35 one-bedroom units serving formerly homeless individuals with a focus on veterans and people exiting corrections. Health Solutions will provide services on site as well.
In addition, $440K was awarded to Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) to assist with the construction of The Flats at Ford Street, a 44-unit affordable housing development in Golden, Colorado. The project will consist of 19 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom and four three-bedroom apartments for households earning 30 to 60 percent of the AMI.
In June, DOH granted $750K to Douglas County Housing Partnership (DCHP) to assist with the construction of Oakwood II in Castle Rock, Colorado, a 53-unit development for seniors with incomes between 30 - 60 percent of the AMI.
“DOLA is committed to our mission of strengthening communities even in the face of unprecedented challenges,” said DOLA Deputy Executive Director Natriece Bryant. “The State Housing Board through our Division of Housing has answered the call of that challenge and will continue to as we all get through the pandemic and adjust to our new normal together.”
The State Housing Board and DOLA’s Division of Housing continue to support the creation of affordable housing that is accessible, safe and secure for all Coloradoans. For complete information on Housing Board grant approvals, visit cdola.colorado.gov/state-housing-board.