Affordable Housing Development Grants or Loans

Affordable Housing Development Grants or Loans is sponsored by Colorado Department of Housing and Urban Development (DOH). Provides funding for the development of safe, affordable housing in Colorado, including transitional housing projects for individuals and families.

Colorado | HUD. gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Affordable Places to Live Report Housing Discrimination Rent Relief & Eviction Resources Speak to a Housing Counselor Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions ⚠ In Distress? Reach Out for Help Now What issue are you facing?

I am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness , what should I do? HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people. HUD is not a direct service provider.

For direct assistance, please dial 2-1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area. Dial 2-1-1 . Press 8 for English.

Press 1 for homeless services and emergency housing needs . **If you are unable to get a response from 2-1-1 or receive a message that the service is not available from your location, you may go to: https://www. 211.

org/about-us/your-local-211 and enter your zip code to find the number for your local office. Dial 2-1-1 . Press 8 for English.

Press 1 for homeless services and emergency housing needs . Speak with a Care Coordinator at your nearest VA if you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness: Aurora & Denver / VA Eastern Colorado: (720) 857-5988 Grand Junction / Grand Junction VAMC: (970) 242-0731 ext.

1106 Contact the VA medical center near you and mention your interest in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) or find instructions for contacting the National Homeless Veteran Call Center here . You may also call the Veterans Affairs Emergency Housing Hotline for assistance at (877) 424-3838.

For Veterans who need general assistance with long-term housing solutions and supportive services, you can contact Volunteers of America Colorado Veteran Services Center at (720) 501-3367 . I am in the following cities/counties and am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness , where can I get help?

Counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson All other Colorado Counties/Cities Call 2-1-1 (available 24/7) or text your ZIP CODE to 898-211 Contact a Coordinated Entry Agency: Metro Denver Homeless Initiative Coordinated Entry Access Points Call 2-1-1 (available 24/7) or text your ZIP CODE to 898-211 Contact a Coordinated Entry Agency: Pikes Peak Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry Access Points Call 2-1-1 (available 24/7) or text your ZIP CODE to 898-211 Contact a Coordinated Entry Agency: Northern Colorado Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry Access Points Other Colorado Counties and Cities Call 2-1-1 (available 24/7) or text your ZIP CODE to 898-211 Contact a Coordinated Entry Agency: Colorado Balance of State Coordinated Entry Access Points Affordable Places to Live What issue are you facing?

I am in search of affordable places to live , where can I get help? HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources: Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for advice on your specific housing needs.

Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287. Contact your Local Public Housing Authority to inquire about information about public housing programs ( Housing Choice Vouchers HUD Facts , Public Housing ). Find a list of Public Housing Authority contacts in Colorado or call (800) 955-2232 for help to find your local Public Housing Authority.

Information for Senior Citizens Connect with your local Area Agency on Aging by calling Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC) at 1-844-265-2372 Information for Persons with Disabilities Read about the Colorado Home Modification Benefit here Find your local center for independent living on the following list here Information for Persons Experiencing Violence Violence Free Colorado offers a state-wide resource map for services in your county For Veterans who need general assistance with long-term housing solutions and supportive services, you can contact Volunteers of America Colorado Veteran Services Center at (720) 501-3367 .

Use the HUD Resource Locator to find affordable housing opportunities near you. **Please note, the HUD Resource Locator does not show property vacancy. Please call the management company to inquire about vacancies, wait lists or the application process.

HUD does not have applications for these properties. HUD does not have information about the vacancies in these properties. HUD does not maintain waiting lists.

What additional housing resources (external to HUD) are available to me? Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties A Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property is run by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. Developers and investors who participate in LIHTC get reduced federal income taxes in exchange for making an investment in an affordable housing development.

To be eligible for an affordable unit in a LIHTC property, you must make no more than the income limit for that unit. LIHTC rents are not based on your income, but instead is set by the use restrictions tied to the unit. Note: LIHTC property owners accept Section 8 voucher tenants.

To apply, contact the LIHTC property directly. You can find a list of LIHTC properties here . USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Multifamily Housing programs helps property owners through loans and grants to rehabilitate properties for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals and families as well as domestic farm laborers.

USDA RD Multifamily Rental Assistance Program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed projects on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full rent. Search for RD Multifamily Housing rentals in Colorado . For more information, dial (202) 720-2791.

ColoradoHousingSearch. com is a great place to locate affordable rentals throughout Colorado. You are also advised to check your local city and/or county's website for additional affordable housing opportunities.

I need rental assistance (i.e. Section 8) from HUD, am I eligible and how do I apply? ​ HUD has rental assistance and housing resources through the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. ​ Public Housing provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

HUD provides federal aid to local Public Housing Authorities (PHA) that manage public housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford. Eligibility : Public Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals.

A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based on 1) annual gross income, 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with disabilities or as a family, and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. To apply , contact your local Public Housing Authority .

Housing Choice Voucher (commonly known as Section 8) The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Housing assistance is provided through HUD on behalf of the family or individual, so participants can find their own housing. You can use an HCV to pay for all or part of the rent.

Eligibility : A Public Housing Authority will determine eligibility for the housing choice voucher program based on the total annual gross income and family size, U.S. citizenship and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. To apply , contact your local Public Housing Authority .

During the application process, a Public Housing Authority will collect information on family income, assets and family composition. The Public Housing Authority will use this information to determine program eligibility and the amount of the housing assistance payment. What issue are you facing?

Where can I get information about becoming a homeowner ? Learn more about homebuying from HUD's website or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.

Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287. HUD Single Family Home (1-4 units) Section 184 loan program for Tribes. The loan can be used on or off reservation for purchase, rehab, refinance, or new construction.

USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Direct Loans Montana Department of Commerce Homeownership resources How do I learn about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and programs ? Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342) TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas) I am interested in buying a HUD home , where can I find information about HUD homes?

Use the HUD Home Store to find HUD homes for sale I need to know how to pay off my FHA loan , where do I find this information? Find Information on my FHA loan Use the SMART Integrated Portal to make a request and begin the subordination process (see SMART FAQs & Resources ) Contact a Secretary-Held Mortgage Servicing Contractor I need home improvements , what are my options?

Many home repair programs in Colorado are local - please contact your city/county to ask if they have a home repair program. Visit the Colorado Housing Connects Home Improvement Resource page or call Colorado Housing Connects at (844) 926-6632 Colorado Statewide Home Repair Programs Brothers Redevelopment Home Modification and Repair Department Call: (303) 685-4225 or Email HMR@brothersredevelopment.

org Colorado Springs applicants Call: (719) 666-7181 or Email kathryn@brothersredevelopment. org Habitat for Humanity of Colorado There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD's Home Improvements programs.

If you have more questions, contact the FHA Resource Center USDA Rural Development local office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans I am facing foreclosure , what can I do? Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.

Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287. Call the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline at (877) 601-4673 To review frequently asked questions on foreclosures, please see the Colorado Judicial Branch webpage. Learn more about foreclosure avoidance options through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Contact Colorado Legal Services for help or apply for help online.

The Community Economic Defense Project provides resource navigation for homeowners facing foreclosure. Please visit their Get Help Page for assistance. Complete a foreclosure intake form here .

If you need to find an attorney, go to the Colorado Bar Association Find-a-Lawyer webpage here . I am worried about lead-based paint , where can I find information about it? Lead Based Paint Information Report Housing Discrimination What issue are you facing?

I need to report housing discrimination , where do I go? * The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Please file a complaint with Colorado Civil Rights Division , HUD’s Fair Housing Assistance Partner: Email: DORA_CCRDIntake@State.

co. us My landlord or Homeowners Association says I cannot have an emotional support animal or a service/assistance animal . What can I do?

Read HUD’s information on Assistance Animals and Fair Housing Assistance Animals and Fair Housing: Navigating Reasonable Accommodations Fact Sheet Contact HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO): Rent Relief & Eviction Resources What issue are you facing? I am facing eviction , what can I do? HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.

HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources: Colorado Legal Services provides legal help for low-income Coloradans seeking assistance with civil legal needs. Find your office here , and/or find legal information by clicking here .

The Community Economic Defense Project provides resource navigation for clients facing eviction. Please visit their Get Help Page for assistance. Complete an eviction intake form here .

Colorado Poverty Law Project connects low-income individuals with free legal services to fight evictions and housing injustice. Please visit their Get Help Page for assistance. If you need to find an attorney, go to the Colorado Bar Association Find-a-Lawyer webpage here .

I need rental payment assistance , where can I get help? Call Colorado Housing Connects at (844) 926-6632 Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program City of Denver Rent and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.

Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287. I need utility payment assistance , where can I get help? Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Call the Department of Health & Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) hotline at 1-866-674-6327 Speak to a Housing Counselor What issue are you facing?

I'd like to speak with a housing counselor , what can they assist me with? Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.

Search online for a HUD Approved housing counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287 Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions What issue are you facing? I am in HUD funded housing, where can I find information about my property/unit inspection ? REAC Real Estate Assessment Center I am worried about lead-based paint .

Where can I find this information? Lead Based Paint Information I need home improvements , what are my options? Many home repair programs in Colorado are local - please contact your city/county to ask if they have a home repair program.

Visit the Colorado Housing Connects Home Improvement Resource page or call Colorado Housing Connects at (844) 926-6632 Colorado Statewide Home Repair Programs Brothers Redevelopment Home Modification and Repair Department Call: (303) 685-4225 or Email HMR@brothersredevelopment. org Colorado Springs applicants Call: (719) 666-7181 or Email kathryn@brothersredevelopment.

org Habitat for Humanity of Colorado There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD's Home Improvements programs. If you have more questions, contact the FHA Resource Center USDA Rural Development local office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans What issue are you facing?

I have experienced a disaster and need to register with FEMA . What do I do? Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance.

HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships. Register with FEMA online Register through FEMA’s disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.

fema. gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products Call (800) 621-3362 . Phone lines are open 7 a.

m. to 7 p. m.

local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty. I have experienced a disaster and need to reach out to my Local Red Cross for help.

Where do I go? American Red Cross of Colorado : (303) 722-7474 I experienced a disaster and need help. HUD Disaster Line: Call 1-800-304-9320 or email recovery@hud.

gov Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287 What issue are you facing?

I need to contact my local ONAP Office and get more information on programs available to me . How do I do that? Contact my local ONAP staff ONAP Northern Plains ONAP Funding Programs that are available I need 184 Loan Information , where do I look?

I am having issues with my HUD funded TDHE (Tribally Designated Housing Entity), where do I go? Reach out to ONAP Northern Plains How do I apply for Tribal HUD VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing)?

The Tribal HUD-VA Supportive Housing program (Tribal HUD-VASH) will provide rental assistance and supportive services to Native American veterans who are Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness living on or near a reservation or other Indian areas.

Contact your local Tribal Housing Authority Other Colorado Native American Resources Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs Community Resources Southern Ute Indian Tribe US Bureau of Indian Affairs Small Business Administration My Local Office Information For assistance at all times, we encourage you to utilize the self-help resources above.

If you are unable to have your questions answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for further assistance. TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas) Erik Amundson, Deputy Regional Administrator Interested in learning more about what HUD is doing in your community? ⚠ In Distress?

Reach Out for Help Now At HUD, we know housing challenges often come with other struggles. You’re not alone. These resources can help with safe housing, emergencies, or connecting with someone who will listen.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health struggles, or emotional distress, free support is available any time: Trained counselors are here to listen and help, 24/7. Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available 24/7: Call : 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Visit : The National Domestic Violence Hotline Mental Health & Substance Use Support.

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers free and confidential support for mental health, drug or alcohol use, and recovery: Call : 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Text : Your ZIP code to 435748 Visit : SAMHSA's National Helpline Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need help with housing challenges, like eviction, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?

Find a Housing Counselor : HUD's Housing Counseling Resources Call : 800-569-4287 (or 202-708-1455 for TTY) for multilingual assistance or disaster relief assistance.