Denver's Perfect 10

Eviction Defense

Eviction Defense What: Seminar on renter resources Why: We all should know what our rights and options are to remain in our homes When: October 27th, 5:30 – 7:30pm Where: Trinity United Methodist Church (1820 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80202) Who:…

Denver Moves Hundreds of People from Homelessness to Housing Over 100-Day Surge Effort

Utilizing an infusion of additional federal resources resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Denver concluded its second 100-day housing surge earlier this month to rehouse persons experiencing homelessness. A total of 359 households, including 597 individuals, were placed into housing. “Denver’s…

Public Meeting to Review Denver’s Plans for American Rescue Plan Act Housing Funds

The Department of Housing Stability (HOST) will hold a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, for individuals to learn more about and comment on the city’s proposed plans for utilizing HOME Investment Partnership Program – American…

chris hinds dr Kathleen Van Voorhis and Kathleen Cronan, all wearing masks, take a selfie in front of two tents at the first Safe Outdoor Space to open in Denver

Homelessness in District 10 and Denver

Homelessness and Denver Homelessness and District 10 Homelessness is the top concern of District 10 residents Homelessness is the top concern of the people who contact my office. Or, to be more specific, the top concern is unsanctioned encampments…

residential street with two apartment buildings. cars parked on the street. Trees are leafless, indicating late fall or winter

Denver City Council approves rental license

Denver City Council approved the creation of a residential rental license aimed to prevent housing conditions that adversely affect tenants. The residential rental license requirement is phased and will start Jan. 1, 2022 with opt-in early licensing. Licenses will require a fee and third-party inspection process.

single family tudor-style residences in Cheeseman park

Council approves contracts for rent and utility assistance, Safe Outdoor Spaces

Denver City Council passed a trio of resolutions on Tuesday night totaling nearly $24.3 million, aimed at assisting those experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Red Arctic-grade tents line a snowy path leading toward Denver Community Church

February 2021 Homelessness Update

Homelessness is a city-wide issue, but the urban core, including parts of District 10, bears the brunt of this growing crisis. As the Mayor’s office puts it, District 10 is “ground zero” for our city’s homelessness crisis, and many would say Denver is the center of our state’s crisis.

Denver receives nearly $22 million in federal emergency rental assistance funds

Denver is receiving nearly $22M in federal Emergency Rental Assistance funds from the US. Department of Treasury. The new program will complement Denver’s locally funded Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance program as well as a similar program deployed with federal Coronavirus Relief Funds last year. Together, these programs served more than 2,100 unique households between March-December 2020.

Metro Denver Homeless Initiative awarded grant to support housing stability

Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), through the support of Mayor Michael B. Hancock, has received $300,000 from the Metropolitan City 2021 CommunityWINS grant to support its Housing Stability Flexible Fund (Flex Fund). The grant will support individuals and households who are experiencing homelessness but have an immediate housing opportunity, as well as those at risk of experiencing homelessness.