There are so many ways to get rental assistance in Colorado if you know where to look. We’ve already done the research for you and compiled it all right here in one easy-to-use guide.
Statewide Colorado Rent Relief
Some rental assistance programs serve the entire state of Colorado. But be sure to keep reading for a list of local rent relief programs, too!
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Colorado’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) program provides emergency rental assistance to people who have a current court summons. The summons is called a Forcible Entry and Detainer.
If you have this form, you can contact the CARE Center right away for assistance. You can reach them by call or text at (720) 356-0174 or (888) 480-0066. The office is open during regular business hours on weekdays.
Temporary Rental Assistance Grant
If you do not have the form, you may be eligible for another program called the Temporary Rental Assistance Grant Initiative. This program can provide up to $10,000 in help to low income residents of Colorado.
In order to qualify for this program, you must live in Colorado and have a lease in your name. You must have a household income that is 80% of the Area Median Income or less.
This program is temporary and will only last until the fund has run out. The state opens the pre-application portal on the 15th of each month. Six days later, the state uses a random selection process to determine who will have the chance to complete the full application. If you are selected, you have to complete the full application within seven days.
You can apply online at the Colorado Department of Local Affairs website.
Colorado Health Network
Eligible individuals living with HIV/AIDS may be able to receive financial assistance for rent payments from Colorado Health Network. Assistance is subject to income and residency requirements and dependent upon available funds.
Home Front Military Network
Home Front Military Network may be able to help military service members, veterans, and their families with rent payments.
Zac’s Legacy Childhood Cancer Fund
This organization offers financial assistance, including rent payment assistance, to families with a child going through cancer treatment. Visit their website for more information.
Nationwide Rental Assistance Programs
There are organizations all over the US that may be able to help with rent payments. For more rental assistance programs, check this list!
Local Rental Assistance Programs
There are many local rental assistance programs in Colorado that serve a specific region, county, city, or zip code. We’ve organized these alphabetically by county for your convenience.
Adams County
ACCESS Housing
ACCESS Housing may be able to provide rent payment assistance to eligible residents of Adams County. You must be able to demonstrate proof of a financial hardship that puts you at risk of becoming homeless.
Almost Home
This organization may be able to offer limited rent payment assistance to individuals or families experiencing financial hardship or housing instability. Visit their website to fill out an application and determine eligibility.
Family Tree
Families in Adams County may be able to receive rental assistance through Family Tree. Their homelessness prevention services provide support to families at risk of homelessness, including financial assistance.
Vivent Health
This organization offers short-term rent payment assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS when funding is available. Call or visit the Vivent Health website for more information on how to apply.
Alamosa County
La Puente
La Puente offers a variety of services to those in need in the San Luis Valley area, including rent payment assistance.
San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center
This organization may be able to offer financial assistance to crime victims facing homelessness. Visit their website or call for more information and eligibility requirements.
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services in Arapahoe County offers rent payment assistance for seniors and individuals with disabilities. You must also meet income and residency requirements and not currently be receiving subsidized housing assistance.
Catholic Charities of Denver
Limited rental assistance if available from Catholic Charities of Denver. In order to be eligible, you must be a resident of the service area and meet certain income and housing requirements.
Vivent Health
This organization offers short-term rent payment assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS when funding is available. Call or visit the Vivent Health website for more information on how to apply.
Archuleta County
Pagosa Outreach Connection
This program may be able to provide one-time financial assistance toward rent payments for individuals and families in need. Apply online at the United Way of Southwest Colorado website.
Bent County
Las Animas Helping Hands
Las Animas Helping Hands is a faith-based organization that offers emergency assistance to residents of Bent County and the surrounding areas, including help with rent payments.
Boulder County
Carbon Valley Help Center
Carbon Valley Help Center offers one-time financial assistance with rent or utility payments to residents living within the Saint Vrain Valley School District boundaries.
Emergency Family Assistance Association
If you live in the city of Boulder or the Boulder County mountain communities, you may be able to receive rent payment assistance from EFAA. The amount of financial assistance for eligible households can vary.
Jewish Family Service
Families who were financially impacted by the December 2021 Boulder County wildfires may be eligible to receive emergency rental assistance through the Boulder Fire Relief Fund. This program also offers assistance with utility payments and other unmet needs for eligible residents.
Outreach United Resource Center
Families and individuals living within the Saint Vrain Valley School District may be able to receive rent payment assistance from OUR Center.
Sister Carmen Community Center
Sister Carmen Community Center aims to prevent homelessness and improve access to stable housing, including offering rent payment assistance when funding is available. They serve the cities of Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Erie.
Broomfield County
Broomfield Department of Human Services
You may be able to receive one-time emergency rent payment assistance through the Broomfield Department of Human Services. Assistance is for residents of Broomfield County only.
Broomfield Fish
Residents of Broomfield who are at risk of homelessness may be able to receive rent payment assistance from Broomfield Fish. You must meet certain income guidelines in order to be eligible.
Carbon Valley Help Center
Carbon Valley Help Center offers one-time financial assistance with rent or utility payments to residents living within the Saint Vrain Valley School District boundaries.
Outreach United Resource Center
Families and individuals living within the Saint Vrain Valley School District may be able to receive rent payment assistance from OUR Center.
Vivent Health
This organization offers short-term rent payment assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS when funding is available. Call or visit the Vivent Health website for more information on how to apply.
Chaffee County
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Low-income and very low-income families and individuals may be able to get help paying for rent from UAACOG. Limited funds are available. Visit their website to fill out an application.
Conejos County
La Puente
La Puente offers a variety of services to those in need in the San Luis Valley area, including rent payment assistance.
San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center
This organization may be able to offer financial assistance to crime victims facing homelessness. Visit their website or call for more information and eligibility requirements.
Costilla County
La Puente
La Puente offers a variety of services to those in need in the San Luis Valley area, including rent payment assistance.
San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center
This organization may be able to offer financial assistance to crime victims facing homelessness. Visit their website or call for more information and eligibility requirements.
Custer County
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Low-income and very low-income families and individuals may be able to get help paying for rent from UAACOG. Limited funds are available. Visit their website to fill out an application.
Delta County
Hispanic Affairs Project
Individuals in western Colorado who are ineligible for state and federal assistance may be able to get help paying rent from Hispanic Affairs Project. You must reside in HAP’s service area.
Denver County
Catholic Charities of Denver
Limited rental assistance if available from Catholic Charities of Denver. In order to be eligible, you must be a resident of the service area and meet certain income and housing requirements.
Denver Human Services
Denver Human Services offers rental assistance to low-income residents of Denver County on a case-by-case basis. You must have a notice of unpaid rent and insufficient income to pay the past due rent.
Vivent Health
Vivent Health offers help with rent payments for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This service is dependent upon available funding. For more information or to apply for rent assistance, call or visit their website.
Dolores County
Pagosa Outreach Connection
This program may be able to provide one-time financial assistance toward rent payments for individuals and families in need. Apply online at the United Way of Southwest Colorado website.
The Piñon Project Family Resource Center
Families and individuals in need may be able to receive one-time emergency rent assistance from The Piñon Project Family Resource Center. You must reside in Dolores or Montezuma County.
Douglas County
Douglas Department of Human Services
The Douglas County Department of Human Services offers one-time emergency rent payment assistance to eligible households. You must be a resident of Douglas County and meet certain income requirements.
Help & Hope Center
Help & Hope Center offers one-time financial assistance of up to $250 toward rent payments to eligible individuals. You will need to make an appointment to determine eligibility for assistance.
Parker Task Force
This organization serves the communities of Parker, Elizabeth, and Franktown. Parker Task Force offers limited financial assistance with rent payments to residents within the service area.
Vivent Health
Vivent Health offers help with rent payments for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This service is dependent upon available funding. For more information or to apply for rent assistance, call or visit their website.
Eagle County
Catholic Charities of Denver
Individuals and families facing financial hardship may be able to get help paying rent from Catholic Charities of Denver.
Swift Eagle
This organization offers rent payment assistance to residents of Eagle County during times of crisis or hardship. Visit their website here for more information.
Elbert County
Help & Hope Center
Help & Hope Center offers one-time financial assistance of up to $250 toward rent payments to eligible individuals. You will need to make an appointment to determine eligibility for assistance.
Parker Task Force
This organization serves the communities of Parker, Elizabeth, and Franktown. Parker Task Force offers limited financial assistance with rent payments to residents within the service area.
El Paso County
Mercy’s Gate
Mercy’s Gate offers up to $500 once per year toward rent payments to those in need. Assistance is for current rent only, and your previous rent must be paid.
Mountain View Electric Association
Customers of MVEA living in El Paso County may be able to get help paying for rent. You can visit their website to print an application or call for more information.
Pikes Peak Christian Church
Pikes Peak Christian Church offers financial assistance for rent and utility payments to residents of their service area.
Silver Key Senior Services
Seniors over age 60 facing financial hardship may be able to get help paying rent from Silver Key Senior Services. Assistance is offered on a case-by-case basis.
Tri-Lakes Cares
This organization serves northern El Paso County and offers limited financial assistance with rent payments to those in need. You must live within the Tri-Lakes Cares service area to receive assistance.
Fremont County
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Low-income and very low-income families and individuals may be able to get help paying for rent from UAACOG. Limited funds are available. Visit their website to fill out an application.
Garfield County
Catholic Charities of Denver
Individuals and families facing financial hardship may be able to get help paying rent from Catholic Charities of Denver.
River Center of New Castle
Residents of New Castle and Silt may be able to get help with rent payments from River Center of New Castle. Call or visit their website for additional information.
Gilpin County
Gilpin Department of Human Services
Residents of Gilpin County may be able to receive limited rent payment assistance from the Department of Human Services when funding is available. In order to be eligible, you must meet certain income requirements.
Grand County
Mountain Family Center
Mountain Family Center offers one-time assistance with rent payments to residents of Grand County. You must be a Grand County resident for at least 6 months in order to be eligible.
Gunnison County
Hispanic Affairs Project
Hispanic Affairs Project helps individuals and families in western Colorado who are ineligible for state and federal emergency assistance. In order to be eligible, you must live in HAP’s service area.
Jefferson County
Catholic Charities of Denver
Catholic Charities of Denver offers limited rent payment assistance. You must be a resident of the service area and meet certain income and housing requirements in order to receive assistance.
Mountain Resource Center
This organization provides a variety of basic needs to residents of Jefferson county, including help with rent payments. You can call or visit their website for more information and to apply for assistance.
Vivent Health
Vivent Health offers help with rent payments for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This service is dependent upon available funding. For more information or to apply for rent assistance, call or visit their website.
Lake County
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Limited funds are available from UAACOG to help low-income and very low-income individuals and families with rent payments. Visit their website to fill out an application.
La Plata County
Pagosa Outreach Connection
This program may be able to provide one-time financial assistance toward rent payments for individuals and families in need. Apply online at the United Way of Southwest Colorado website.
The River Church
The River Church may be able to provide one-time rent payment assistance to those in need. No eviction notice is required for this service. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Larimer County
Carbon Valley Help Center
Carbon Valley Help Center offers one-time financial assistance with rent or utility payments to residents living within the Saint Vrain Valley School District boundaries.
Crossroads Ministry
Residents of Estes Valley may be able to receive rent payment assistance from Crossroads Ministry. You must meet certain income requirements and be a resident of the service area.
Outreach United Resource Center
Families and individuals living within the Saint Vrain Valley School District may be able to receive rent payment assistance from OUR Center.
Logan County
Logan Department of Human Services
Low-income individuals and families in Logan County may be able to get help with rent payments from the Department of Human Services.
Mesa County
Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
Individuals and families that meet certain income requirements and are facing eviction may be able to get rent help from Grand Valley Catholic Outreach. This is a one-time assistance for residents of Mesa County.
Hispanic Affairs Project
Individuals in western Colorado who are ineligible for state and federal assistance may be able to get help paying rent from Hispanic Affairs Project. You must reside in HAP’s service area.
The House
Youth ages 18 to 24 in Mesa County may be able to get help with rent payments from The House. To qualify, you must be facing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
The Joseph Center
Mesa County residents may be able to get financial assistance toward rent payments from The Joseph Center. This is meant to be a last resort service after all other options have been exhausted.
Mineral County
San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center
Crime victims facing homelessness may be able to get help paying rent from San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center. Call for more information and eligibility requirements.
Moffat County
Community Budget Center
Residents of Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties may be able to get financial assistance once per year from Community Budget Center. Assistance can be used for rent or other basic needs.
Montezuma County
Pagosa Outreach Connection
Individuals and families facing financial hardship may be able to get help with rent payments through this program. Visit the United Way of Southwest Colorado website to apply online.
The Piñon Project Family Resource Center
Families and individuals in need may be able to receive one-time emergency rent assistance from The Piñon Project Family Resource Center. You must reside in Dolores or Montezuma County.
Montrose County
Hispanic Affairs Project
Individuals in western Colorado who are ineligible for state and federal assistance may be able to get help paying rent from Hispanic Affairs Project. You must reside in HAP’s service area.
Morgan County
Morgan County Family Center
Eligible residents of Morgan County may be able to get help with rent payments from Morgan County Family Center. Emergency funds are offered once per year.
Ouray County
Hispanic Affairs Project
Hispanic Affairs Project helps individuals and families in western Colorado who are ineligible for state and federal emergency assistance. In order to be eligible, you must live in HAP’s service area.
Pitkin County
Catholic Charities of Denver
Individuals and families facing financial hardship may be able to get help paying rent from Catholic Charities of Denver.
Pueblo County
POSADA of Pueblo
Residents of Pueblo County may be able to receive rental assistance through POSADA of Pueblo. You must either be a senior age 65 and up, have a disability, or have a family with dependent children for assistance.
Rio Blanco County
Community Budget Center
Residents of Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties may be able to get financial assistance once per year from Community Budget Center. Assistance can be used for rent or other basic needs.
Rio Grande County
La Puente
If you live in the San Luis Valley area, you may be able to get help with rent payments from La Puente. They also offer a variety of other services to those in need.
San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center
Crime victims facing homelessness may be able to get help paying rent from San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center. Call for more information and eligibility requirements.
Routt County
Community Budget Center
Residents of Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties may be able to get financial assistance once per year from Community Budget Center. Assistance can be used for rent or other basic needs.
LiftUp
LiftUp may be able to help residents of Routt County with rent payments. This organization offers one-time rent payment assistance to eligible individuals and families. You must meet certain income requirements in order to be eligible.
Saguache County
La Puente
If you live in the San Luis Valley area, you may be able to get help with rent payments from La Puente. They also offer a variety of other services to those in need.
San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center
Crime victims facing homelessness may be able to get help paying rent from San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center. Call for more information and eligibility requirements.
San Juan County
Pagosa Outreach Connection
Individuals and families facing financial hardship may be able to get help with rent payments through this program. Visit the United Way of Southwest Colorado website to apply online.
San Miguel County
Hispanic Affairs Project
Hispanic Affairs Project helps individuals and families in western Colorado who are ineligible for state and federal emergency assistance. In order to be eligible, you must live in HAP’s service area.
Summit County
Family & Intercultural Resource Center
If you live or work in Summit County and are facing financial hardship, you may be able to receive rental assistance through the FIRC family support program. In order to be eligible you must have dependent children living in the household, be a senior resident over age 60, or have at least one family member with an ongoing physical or mental health condition.
Teller County
Aspen Mine Center
Low-income individuals and households in Teller County may be able to get help with rent payments from Aspen Mine Center. Call or visit their website for more information.
Westside CARES
Westside CARES offers help with rent and utilities to eligible individuals and families on the third Monday of each month. Visit their website for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Woodland Park Community Church
Residents of Teller County may be able to receive assistance with rent payments from Woodland Park Community Church. Call or walk in for assistance.
Washington County
Rural Communities Resource Center
Rural Communities Resource Center may be able to assist low-income individuals and families with rent payments. You must live in Washington or Yuma County and meet certain eligibility requirements.
Weld County
Almost Home
This organization may be able to offer limited rent payment assistance to individuals or families experiencing financial hardship or housing instability. Visit their website to fill out an application and determine eligibility.
American Legion Post 18
Veterans living in Greeley may be able to get help paying for rent from the American Legion Post 18 in Greeley.
Carbon Valley Help Center
Residents of the Saint Vrain Valley School District may be able to receive one-time financial assistance with rent or utility payments from Carbon Valley Help Center.
LaSalle Ministry Alliance
LaSalle Ministry Alliance offers rent payment assistance to families in crisis in Lasalle and the surrounding areas. Fill out an application on their website.
Outreach United Resource Center
OUR Center offers help with rent payments to individuals and families living within the Saint Vrain Valley School District.
Stepping Stones of Windsor
This organization offers financial assistance to prevent homelessness to residents of the RE-4 school district. You must have an eviction notice to get assistance. Visit their website for more information.
Yuma County
Rural Communities Resource Center
Rural Communities Resource Center may be able to assist low-income individuals and families with rent payments. You must live in Washington or Yuma County and meet certain eligibility requirements.
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Nicole is the founder and lead researcher of Low Income Relief. After a personal experience with poverty and homelessness following her husband's sudden medical discharge from the U.S. Army, Nicole discovered the life-changing impact of community resources. This experience ignited her passion for empowering others to navigate similar crises. Nicole launched her writing career at age 16, working for various newspapers and publications. Her commitment to in-depth research and accessible content has been recognized by Google for Publishers and other industry leaders. For over 20 years, she has applied her investigative skills to uncover the most helpful, up-to-date information on benefits programs and community resources, ensuring Low Income Relief maintains the most extensive resource databases available.