Voucher-Friendly Housing in Denver

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DHA Denver

Section 8 waitlist: Lottery entries closed — drawing pending

Public housing: Closed

Last opened Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026

Next annual lottery entry window not yet announced; DHA holds one online HCV lottery entry per year.

Official page Apply portal 720-932-3023

Verified Nov 2, 2026 · We check this page weekly.

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106 subsidized & affordable buildings

These buildings have federal rent subsidies attached to the unit — you apply to the building directly and pay about 30% of your income. Most keep their own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's voucher list.

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About Section 8 in Denver

DHA serves the city and county of Denver, operating public and mixed-income housing communities — such as the Mariposa District, Quigg Newton Homes, and Westridge Homes — along with the Housing Choice Voucher program. Rent in DHA public housing is income-based, set at roughly 30% of adjusted household income.

Waitlist Overview

DHA opens pre-applications for public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program periodically, and demand is high. Waitlists open and close depending on availability and funding. Applications are submitted online at denverhousing.org, with in-person data-entry assistance available. Check current status directly with DHA before applying, and never pay to apply.

Source of Income Protections

Colorado protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide. Under HB20-1332, effective January 1, 2021, landlords generally may not refuse to rent to you simply because you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher or other lawful assistance. Important exceptions: landlords with three or fewer rental units are exempt, and certain small single-family landlords are not required to accept vouchers. If a landlord rejects your voucher, you may have a right to file a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division.

How to Apply in Denver

Apply through the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) at denverhousing.org when pre-applications or waitlists are open. Rent is based on income (about 30% of adjusted household income); eligibility is generally limited to households at or below local income limits. Call DHA at (720) 932-3000, or (720) 932-3021 for public housing applications. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

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