A statewide program aimed at preventing evictions and helping Colorado families stay in their homes will accept pre-applications starting Monday. The program, Colorado's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, provides funding to those struggling to pay rent. This comes as Denver County faced record-breaking evictions in 2024. The pre-application window opens at 11 a.m. Monday and closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
A state-wide program focused on helping keep Colorado families in their homes will open for pre-applications on Monday. Starting at 11 a.m., those who have fallen behind on their rent and are at risk of eviction can request funding through Colorado 's Emergency Rental Assistance Program.The open window comes as Denver County court records show the area saw record-breaking evictions in 2024. Denver7 spoke with Colorado Housing Connects ahead of the pre-application opening.
As of January 2025, the DOH did list changes to the program, including household eligibility for those who fall at or below 60% of the area median income and households that have not received rental assistance in the last 24 months will be eligible.The pre-application window for Colorado's Emergency Rental Assistance Program will open at 11 a.m. Monday and close at 5 p.m. Wednesday.Denver7 did ask Colorado Housing Connects about other resources available.
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