Community Resources
A directory of local, regional, and state programs supporting renters, homeowners, and housing stability throughout Eagle County. Whether you’re navigating tenant rights, seeking emergency rental or heating assistance, planning for homeownership, or finding community support for needs that can affect housing stability, these trusted partners can help you stay rooted in the place you call home.
Tenant Rights, Legal Aid & Fair Housing
Colorado Division of Housing (CDOH)
Statewide housing information, guidance on Colorado tenant-landlord regulations, and warranty of habitability standards.
Visit Colorado Division of Housing
Colorado Division of Housing: Disputes with Landlords
Direct information and guidance on navigating rental disputes, notices, and lease disagreements.
Visit CDOH Disputes with Landlords
Colorado Housing Connects
Free, bilingual housing navigation helpline providing tenant counseling, rights guidance, and community referrals.
Visit Colorado Housing Connects | 1-844-926-6632
Colorado Legal Services (CLS)
Provides free civil legal advice and representation to eligible low-income Coloradans and seniors facing eviction, unlawful lockouts, or deposit disputes.
Visit Colorado Legal Services
Fair Housing & Housing Discrimination
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, or source of income, file a complaint through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD).
File a Complaint with HUD | Colorado Civil Rights Division
Emergency Assistance, Homeless Services & Food Access
Eagle County Homeless Services
Offers compassionate care, essential daily resources, and supportive case management for unsheltered and at-risk community members currently residing in Eagle County.
Homeless Services Referral Form | Visit Eagle County Homeless Services
Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)
State emergency rental assistance administered by the Colorado Division of Housing for eligible renters who are behind on rent and at risk of eviction or displacement.
Visit Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance | 303-838-1200
The Community Market (Edwards & Gypsum)
Provides free, fresh, healthy food for anyone living in our valley with convenient walk-in shopping locations in Edwards and Gypsum, plus mobile market stops.
Find Community Market Hours & Locations
Salvation Army Vail Valley
Provides emergency food pantries, short-term crisis assistance, and seasonal support for local residents facing hardship.
Visit Salvation Army Vail Valley
Energy, Heating & Home Efficiency
Colorado LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program)
Federally funded program open November through April that pays a portion of winter home heating costs directly to your utility provider. Administered locally through Eagle County Human Services.
Apply for Colorado LEAP
Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC)
Year-round emergency utility bill payment assistance and heating system repair for households facing shut-off notices.
Visit Energy Outreach Colorado
Walking Mountains Science Center: Sustainability Hub
Eagle County's local hub for home energy coaching, climate action initiatives, and practical energy-saving advice. Local coaches help residents navigate utility rebates, home performance assessments, and weatherization opportunities.
Visit the Walking Mountains Sustainability Hub
Energy Smart Colorado
Active across Colorado mountain communities, connecting homeowners and renters with home energy assessments, local contractor referrals, rebates, tax credits, and financing options.
Visit Energy Smart Colorado
NWCCOG Energy Program (Weatherization & CARE)
Delivers free home energy audits and direct efficiency installations—including insulation, air sealing, storm windows, and high-efficiency heating systems or refrigerators—for income-qualified households across northwest Colorado.
Visit the NWCCOG Energy Program
Holy Cross Energy CARE & Efficiency Rebates
Local electric cooperative programs providing income-qualified energy upgrades, weatherization assistance, and rebates for heat pumps, induction stoves, and smart thermostats.
Learn About Holy Cross Energy Programs
Rewiring America Savings Calculator
An online tool for homeowners and renters to estimate federal, state, and utility tax credits and rebates available under policies like the Inflation Reduction Act for electrification upgrades (heat pumps, induction ranges, electrical panels, and rooftop solar).
Explore the Rewiring America Calculator | Visit the Rewiring America
Homebuyer Education & Homeownership Resources
The Valley Home Store
Eagle County’s Trusted Resource for Homes and Rentals. Offers prospective buyers educational programs and personalized mentorship to help them navigate the home-buying process.
Learn about Homebuyer Classes | Visit The Valley Home Store
CHFA Homebuyer Education & Loan Programs
Statewide homebuyer education certificates, competitive fixed-rate mortgages, and down payment grants designed for first-time buyers and working households.
Explore CHFA Homebuyer Resources
Colorado Housing Connects: Foreclosure Prevention
Helps homeowners who are behind on mortgage payments or worried about falling behind connect with HUD-approved housing counselors to understand their options.
Get Help Avoiding Foreclosure | 1-877-601-HOPE (4673)
Mortgage Assistance
If you’re having trouble making mortgage payments, contact your mortgage company to ask about loss-mitigation or loan-modification options. A HUD-approved housing counselor can help you understand your options and plan next steps.
Find a counselor through HUD | 1-800-569-4287
Seniors & Aging Adults
Eagle County Healthy Aging
Supports older adults with community and home-delivered meals, transportation for shopping and errands, volunteer rides to medical appointments, and fitness and wellness classes. Connects caregivers with support and respite programs through Caregiver Connections and offers volunteer opportunities to help local seniors stay independent.
Visit Eagle County Healthy Aging | 970-328-8896
Colorado Gerontological Society & SHIP
Free help navigating Medicare coverage, prescription drug discount programs, and state benefits for older adults.
Visit the Colorado Gerontological Society
Individuals with Disabilities & Specialized Needs
Northwest Colorado Center for Independence (NWCCI)
Offers independent living advocacy, accessibility resources, peer support, and housing transition navigation for individuals living with disabilities across Eagle County.
Visit NWCCI
Mountain Valley Developmental Services
Provides community living arrangements, employment support, and family services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Visit Mountain Valley Developmental Services
Veterans & Military Families
Eagle County Veteran Services Officer (VSO)
Dedicated county officer assisting veterans and their dependents in securing earned VA disability compensation, pensions, healthcare, and housing benefits.
Connect with the Eagle County VSO
Volunteers of America Back Home Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Rapid re-housing assistance, security deposit help, and case management for veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Learn About VOA Veteran Services
Local Public Transit & Mobility
Core Transit
Regional bus service connecting communities from Vail to Dotsero, with additional routes serving Minturn and Leadville. Find routes, schedules, fares, real-time bus tracking, and accessible transportation options to help plan your trips.
Visit Core Transit
Town of Vail & Town of Avon Transit
Free municipal bus transit serving resident and resort corridors throughout Vail and Avon.
Town of Vail Transit | Town of Avon Mobility
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)
Regional transit service connecting communities along the Highway 82 corridor, including El Jebel and Basalt within Eagle County.
View RFTA Schedules
Health & Human Services
Eagle County Human Services
Connects residents and families with essential safety-net programs, including food assistance (SNAP), healthcare coverage (Medicaid/CHP+), energy assistance, childcare subsidies, and adult and child protection services. Dedicated caseworkers help navigate public benefits to support stability, safety, and self-sufficiency.
Visit Eagle County Human Services
Colorado PEAK
Official statewide portal to check whether you may qualify and apply for Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), SNAP food assistance, and Colorado Works (TANF) cash assistance.
Access Colorado PEAK