El Paso County is committed to assisting the region by working with community partners to ensure that residents have access to safe, accessible, affordable housing choices. We are proud to showcase stellar agencies in our region committed to quality housing choices for El Paso County residents. While our office does not offer any direct client assistance, we have formed partnerships with many of the agencies listed below.
The three organizations listed below are some of the best starting points to find the particular entity that provides the assistance that you may be looking for. El Paso County has partnered with Pikes Peak United Way to provide services to our residents. Colorado Housing Connects and the Affordable Housing Collaborative are key partners in helping individuals navigate the challenging and complex nature of affordable housing and housing assistance.
Colorado Housing Connects provides information on Fair Housing, as well as recommendations on which housing resources to access throughout El Paso County:
The El Paso County Economic Development Department works in partnership with Brothers Redevelopment and Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1 service to provide phone-based access to housing resources:
The Affordable Housing Collaborative has a collection of providers in El Paso County who dispense housing to low-income households and tools to educate those who need guidance.
Colorado Springs Housing Authority
Offers housing choice vouchers and several housing assistance programs
(719) 387-6700
Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust
Provides transitional housing and affordable rentals
(719) 447-9300
El Paso County Housing Authority
(719) 520-6481
Colorado Housing Finance Authority
(800) 877-2432
Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation
(303) 572-9445
Denver Metro Fair Housing Center
(720) 279-4291
Denver FHEO Center
(303) 672-5155
Denver Regional HUD Office
(303) 672-5151
HUD National Office
(800) 669-9777
TTY (800) 927-9275
Housing Choice Voucher Complaint: (800) 955-2232
(844) 926-6632
Colorado Civil Rights Division
(303) 894-2997
(719) 471-8181
Colorado Emergency Rental and Homeowner Assistance Program
If you are unable to pay your rent or mobile home lot rent because you experienced financial need due to COVID-19 and your household monthly income is at or below the maximum income listed here, you may be eligible for EHAP funding.
See this document for detailed program information: EHAP Program Guidelines
Click Here To Apply
Colorado is committed to accessibility for all applicants. If you require this material in an alternate format, please contact an EHAP agency listed below. Questions about completing the online application can be directed to dola_coehap@state.co.us.
Colorado Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
If you are unable to pay your mortgage because you experienced financial need due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for EMAP funding.
Click Here To Apply
Colorado is committed to accessibility for all applicants. If you require this material in an alternate format, please contact an EHAP agency listed below. Questions about completing the online application can be directed to dola_haf_client_support@state.co.us.
Community Partnership for Child Development
Early childhood programs and rent and utility assistance
(719) 635-1536
Brothers Redevelopment Covid-19 Program
State funded Emergency Housing Assistance Program
1 (844) 926-6632
Rent and utility assistance and employment training for veterans and their families
(719) 772-7000
Rent, utilities and case management for veterans, active duty soldiers, and their families
(719) 577-7417
Veteran specific short term rental assistance and case management
(303) 636-5600
USDA Rural Development
USDA Rural Development assists rural communities in creating prosperity so they are self-sustaining, re-populating and thriving economically. Our housing programs offer loan and grant funding for single-family and multi-family housing to ensure rural Americans have safe and affordable places to call home.
(720) 544-2923
Home Repair Loans and Grants
This program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes.
This program also provides grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards from their homes.
Rural Home Loans (Direct Program)
This program assists low- and very-low-income applicants buy homes in eligible rural areas by providing a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment for a short time.
Emergency rent and utility assistance, as well as food services/delivery
(719) 884-2300
Homelessness prevention for seniors through home sharing
(303) 915-8264
Information about adult day care, assisted living, and home care costs.
Information about Aging in Place along with other retirement resources
webmaster@retireguide.com
Disability grants for home improvements for seniors
Assisted Living Research Institute
A directory of top-rated assisted living facilities in El Paso County
1 (855) 221-9611
A directory of home care providers to help age in place
Aids in navigating the support system of services throughout El Paso County
(719) 380-1100
Homelessness assistance, homelessness prevention, transitional housing, and supportive services
(719) 473-8890
Colorado Springs Planning Department
(719) 385-5905
El Paso County Planning Department
(719) 520-6300
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
(303) 864-7852
El Paso County Housing Authority
(719) 520 6481
Colorado Springs Housing Authority
(719) 387-6700
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
(303) 297-2432
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