The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will open the next round of emergency rental assistance pre-applications from Monday, February 10 until Wednesday, February 12, at 5:00 p.m. This month, DOLA will offer two rounds, with a second pre-application window opening on Monday, February 24, at 11:00 a.m. and closing on Wednesday, February 26, at 5:00 p.m.
The Department’s top priority is to serve as many Coloradans as possible equitably and efficiently. Emergency rental assistance funding is available for Coloradans who have fallen behind on their rent, meet income limits and other qualifying factors, and are at risk of eviction or displacement. Those facing eviction will continue to be prioritized. Emergency rental assistance remains available for eligible households meeting income limits and other qualifying factors.
Once the pre-application window closes, all applicants will be entered into a random selection. Selected applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a full application on the online portal within seven (7) days. To be considered for assistance, applicants must be eligible for assistance and submit the completed application and all required documentation before the deadline.
In the random selection process, the timing of submission does not impact an applicant’s chances of receiving rental assistance. For example, submitting a pre-application earlier in the application window does not increase the likelihood of receiving rental assistance. All eligible applicants who submit a pre-application by the deadline will be entered into the random selection process. Coloradans who need assistance completing an application or who have questions are welcome to contact the CARE Center at 1(303) 838-1200, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The CARE Center will assist callers as they are able.
For more information on the pre-application process and to view our “Frequently Asked Questions”, please visit DOLA’s emergency rental assistance website.
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