Shorter Arms Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Denver

2202 N Downing St Apt 1, Denver, CO, 80205

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 41 units · Managed by Avail Property Management, Inc.

About this apartment

Shorter Arms Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 2202 N Downing St Apt 1, Denver with 41 apartments (41 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 303-861-4247.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Shorter Arms Apartments

Shorter Arms Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 2202 N Downing St Apt 1, Denver 80205. It has 41 apartments, 41 of which are subsidized (9 studio, 9 one-bedroom, 11 two-bedroom, 12 three-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Colorado area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 303-861-4247 (managed by Avail Property Management, Inc.) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Colorado HB20-1332, effective January 1, 2021, prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income statewide, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers; landlords with three or fewer rental units are exempt, and certain small single-family landlords are not required to accept vouchers

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Denver page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Denver.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.