Voucher-Friendly Housing 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.

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.

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.

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.