Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program

Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program

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.

Other Eligibility Requirements

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

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

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

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.

Total Funding
$3,067,200
Funding Source
Tax expenditure
Funding Year
2023
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to tenant if landlord does not participate
Amount Calculation Method

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

Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity
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