If you are under threat of eviction, it is important to reach out for help as soon as possible as it is much harder to intervene once eviction proceedings have begun.

If you need assistance pre-applying for the state's Temporary Rental Assistance Grant (TRAG) program, visit @coevictiondef and call the CARE Center at 303-838-1200 for assistance. You can learn more about the pre-application process here: https://doh.colorado.gov/emergency-rental-assistance

BENEFITS:

In addition to the resources below, the Coalition recommends visiting MyFriendBen. In 5-10 minutes, MyFriendBen shows clients likely eligibility for 50 public benefits, tax credits, and
nonprofit programs, and the cash value and time to apply for each so they can get started. Visit MyFriendBen.

Resources & Rights: Rent, Mortgage, and Eviction Prevention

If you are under threat of eviction, it is important to reach out for help as soon as possible as it is much harder to intervene once eviction proceedings have begun.

BENEFITS:

Rent, Mortgage, Utility, and Eviction Prevention Resources

Community Economic Defense Project
- Eviction Intake Form (English or Spanish)
- Foreclosure Intake Form (English or Spanish)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
- Use the link here to check the status of new applications, existing applications, or review the FAQs.
Renter Assistance Resources
- Offers a list of rent assistance programs along with eligibility requirements
Colorado Apartment Association Renters Resources
- Offers State, Federal, and regional resources for accessing assistance for rent, utilities, food, childcare, etc.
Eviction and Foreclosure Assistance Contacts
- Call the State Helpline at 2-1-1
- Call the City of Denver Helpline at 3-1-1
Colorado Legal Services
- Nonprofit, non-governmental agency providing legal help and resources; they are limited as to providing services to people who do not have documentation.
Colorado Poverty Law Project
- Nonprofit, pro-bono providing legal eviction and housing assistance regardless of documentation status.
Caring.com Emergency Housing Guide for Older Adults
Transportation Resources for Seniors (Not Housing Related)

Summary of New Protections for Colorado Renters

In 2022, Colorado enacted several new laws to better protect renters and prevent evictions. Click on one of the links below to access a summary of new protections for Colorado renters, including information on late fees, illegal lockouts, eviction court, and the timeline to pay overdue rent.

Understand your protections under SB23-184 here, or click the image below. Para la versión en español, haga clic aquí.

The 2023 Legislative Session has concluded and many policies pertaining to housing, renters' protections, economic security and public benefits were of interest to the Coalition. Click here to read the 2023 Legislative Report.

Source of Income Discrimination

I am a tenant facing SOI discrimination, what should I do?

Know your Rights. Understand what source of income discrimination looks and sounds like. Check to see if your State or local government has source of income antidiscrimination laws. Even if no source of income antidiscrimination law applies, you have rights under the Fair Housing Act if you were discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, familial status, or sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation) – for example if the landlord said it was because of your source of income but really you were denied for one of these reasons.
Notify your PHA. Inform your PHA if you believe you have faced discrimination. Your PHA may be able to work with the landlord to resolve the issue or help you file a compliant.
File a Complaint. Reach out to your local housing authority, fair housing organization, or legal aid if you feel that you have faced source of income discrimination. If you believe you were discriminated against under the Fair Housing Act, you can file a complaint with HUD’s office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or with a Fair Housing Assistance Program Agency (FHAP) if one exists in your area.

Reach out to a fair housing organization in your area to see who might be able to help. Contact a Fair Housing Assistance Program Agency (FHAP) or an organization that participates in HUD's Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). Both organizations may be able to speak to a housing provider on your behalf, conduct an investigation, including testing, to help determine if you experienced discrimination, or otherwise provide you with information and assistance.

Search for a local FHAP here or a local FHIP here.