Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing
Colorado

The Colorado State Housing Voucher (SHV) program is administered by the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI). Similar to the federal HCV program, the Colorado SHV program provides long-term rental assistance and access to supportive services for persons with a history of homelessness and their households. Households pay 30% of their income toward rent, and the SHV program pays the difference between the tenant portion and the actual rent directly to the owner on the participant’s behalf each month. The program exists as a tenant-based and project-based rental assistance program.

Assistance Distributed By
State administrator/State agency
Funding Source
General revenue; Dedicated funding stream - Sales tax
Program Status
Active
Website
https://cdola.colorado.gov/office-of-rental-assistance/housing-voucher-programs
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
30% AMI or less
Duration
No predetermined time limit
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
8/7/23 15:59
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Persons with disabilities

Required Documents

Required for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, history of homelessness form, disabling condition verification/documentation, ID, birth certificate, social security card.

Coordinates Eligibility With

Department(s) of health, mental or behavioral health, &/or social services; Coordinated Entry System or CoC; Other community partners or programs

Amount Calculation Method

Other calculation method

Eligibility Limitations

Age