Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 80219
ZIP 80219 covers southwest Denver including the Westwood neighborhood, home to Denver Housing Authority communities including Westwood Homes. This page explains how Section 8 and public housing work in this area.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Colorado
About This Program in Colorado
In Denver, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Denver Housing Authority (DHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in a DHA community or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Colorado
Apply online through DHA at denverhousing.org when pre-applications or waitlists are open; demand is high. Colorado bans source-of-income discrimination statewide (HB20-1332, effective January 1, 2021), so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher — though landlords with three or fewer rental units are exempt. Call DHA at (720) 932-3000 for current waitlist status.