Housing
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Tell us more about what you need, in your own words. You get the programs that fit and people to call.
Community action agencies in Colorado
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
- Adams County Human Services Department
Serves Adams County
Call 720-523-2217Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Arapahoe County Community Resources
Serves Arapahoe County
Call 303-738-7892Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Baca County Public Health Agency
Serves Baca County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Boulder County Community Programs
Serves Boulder County
Call 303-441-3972Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Broomfield Health and Human Services
Serves Broomfield County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- City and County of Denver Department of Human Services
Serves Denver County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Colorado Community Action Association
Serves Eagle County, Huerfano County, Las Animas County, Moffat County, Montrose County, Ouray County, Routt County, San Miguel County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Colorado East Community Action Agency
Serves Cheyenne County, Elbert County, Kit Carson County, Lincoln County
Call 719-775-8586Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Delta County Health Department
Serves Delta County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Douglas County
Serves Douglas County
Call 303-660-7460Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- El Paso County
Serves El Paso County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Garfield County Department of Human Services
Serves Garfield County, Pitkin County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services
Serves Gunnison County, Hinsdale County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Housing Solutions for the Southwest
Serves Archuleta County, Dolores County, La Plata County, Montezuma County, San Juan County
Call 970-259-1086Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Jefferson County
Serves Jefferson County, Park County, Teller County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Kiowa County
Serves Kiowa County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Larimer County Department of Human Services
Serves Larimer County
Call 970-498-7000Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Mesa County Public Health
Serves Mesa County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Mountain Family Center
Serves Grand County, Jackson County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Northeastern Colorado Association of Local Governments
Serves Logan County, Morgan County, Phillips County, Sedgwick County, Washington County, Yuma County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Otero County Department of Human Services
Serves Bent County, Crowley County, Otero County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Prowers County
Serves Prowers County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Pueblo County Department of Housing and Human Services
Serves Pueblo County
Call 719-583-6110Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services
Serves Rio Blanco County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- SLV Community Solutions
Serves Alamosa County, Conejos County, Costilla County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County, Saguache County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Summit County Community and Senior Center
Serves Clear Creek County, Gilpin County, Summit County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Serves Chaffee County, Custer County, Fremont County, Lake County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
- Weld County Department of Human Services
Serves Weld County
Call 970-400-6637Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Programs in Colorado
Colorado programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Colorado Division of Housing
The Division of Housing funds housing programs and supports affordable housing development across Colorado.
Ways to apply:Phone
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Homelessness Initiatives
The Division of Housing funds programs that support shelters, outreach, and other responses to homelessness.
Ways to apply:Phone
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Rental Assistance Resources
The Division of Housing lists rental assistance resources and housing programs available in Colorado.
Ways to apply:Phone
Colorado Department of Human Services
Low-income Energy Assistance Program
In Colorado, LIHEAP is called LEAP.
LEAP helps eligible households pay part of their winter home heating costs.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Colorado Energy Office
Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program
Weatherization improves home energy efficiency and can lower heating costs for eligible households.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988