Housing Trust Fund

The El Paso County Housing Authority was established in 1993 by the Board of County Commissioners to promote suitable living environments for all persons and families. Funding is available through the finite resources of the Housing Trust Fund. No local, state or federal tax dollars are utilized. Funding is available in the form of loans or the direct purchase of services for which no repayment is required, but loans are preferred. Because the Housing Trust Fund is internally self-sustained, it is imperative to revolve the funds so that more residents are assisted in the future.

Eligibility

The El Paso County Housing Authority provides funding to agencies with experience in the design and administration of innovative programs that address the housing needs in El Paso County.

Programs/projects may include, but would not be limited to, the following:

• Development of new, affordable, accessible housing units (high priority)
• Preservation of existing, affordable, accessible housing units (high priority)
• Initial homeownership
• Homelessness
• Special needs housing
• Housing Rehabilitation

Pre-application meetings are required before submitting a HTF application. Be sure to schedule your meeting early in the development process.

The HTF/PAB Application has been revised as of October 1, 2025. Contact Randi Davis at RandiDavis2@elpasoco.com or (719) 520-6481 to request a copy.

Applications are accepted on May 1 and November 1 each year.

Housing Trust Fund Technical Assistance Webinar

EPCHA holds a webinar before every submission deadline to learn about the application requirements and to receive technical assistance. The most recent webinar was held October 14, 2025; click the video to view the recording.

The next webinar will be held in April 2026.

For a Pre-Application Meeting, please contact:

Randi Davis
Community Development Analyst
9 E. Vermijo Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719 520 6481
randidavis2@elpasoco.com