Denver Department of Housing Stability
Denver, Colorado

Starting in 2017, the TRUA program provides temporary rental and utility assistance to Denver renters and homeowners (utilities) earning at or below 80% of the area median income.

Assistance Distributed By
Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
Tax expenditure
Funding Year
2023
Program Status
Active
Total Funding
$3,067,200
Website
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Housing-Stability/Resident-Resources/Rent-and-Utility-Help#section-3
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to tenant if landlord does not participate
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
80% AMI or less
Duration
Short-term (up to 7 months)
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
3/15/23 18:10
Other Eligibility Requirements

Households experiencing a current housing crisis (i.e. financial hardship, eviction notice, etc.)

Required Documents

Required for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability, lease, other financial hardship, photo ID. Self-attestation permitted for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability, other financial hardship, lease.

Coordinates Eligibility With

Does not coordinate with other systems

Amount Calculation Method

Program offers a duration-based maximum amount of assistance (e.g., covers rent for up to 3 months)

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Households with eviction notices