Emergency Assistance

Emergency Mortgage Assistance Funds

Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) through its Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Housing Recovery (OHR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Colorado Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP).

As part of the larger Homeowner Assistance Fund allocation through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, DOH will be administering Colorado EMAP as a pilot program, which will provide financial assistance on behalf of income-eligible households experiencing a financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 health crisis, by disbursing funds directly to the homeownership loan lender/servicer, land contract holder, manufactured/mobile home lender, and/or other housing provider as appropriate.

Learn more about Emergency Mortgage Assistance Funds.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Tenants facing financial hardship and struggling to pay rent may qualify for rental assistance through their county or the State of Colorado. The Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) offers support to cover rent from as far back as April 2020. Eligible applicants can receive aid for past due, current rent, and up to two additional months, with a maximum of 15 months of assistance available.

Both landlords and tenants are eligible to initiate the application process. However, to receive assistance, documentation from both parties is required.

Learn more about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.