As of July 1, 2008, the Denver Housing Authority is accepting interest cards for their public housing family units. To apply you will need to pick up an interest card in the Occupancy Department of the Denver Housing Authority located at 777 Grant St. on the first floor, fill it out and then mail it back. Be sure to bring a picture ID. OR
You can now fill out and return your interest card ONLINE! This is a huge time-saver and will be a blessing to many families who would otherwise ride the bus downtown to fill out the form. Here is a link to the online application:
DHA Interest Card Online Application
After you mail it in, you will be added to the public housing waiting list which can vary in length from 6 months to one year. If you are called, you are offered a place in one of their housing developments and rent will be set at 30% of your income.
While this waiting time may seem long, if you are searching for subsidized, stable housing, the important thing is to get on the waiting list. Here are links for more information:
Notice that Family Housing Interest Cards are Being Accepted
Information about Denver Low-Income Public Housing
Additionally, Adams County and Littleton are accepting applications to be added to their public housing waiting lists. Here are links to these programs for more information:
Littleton Public Family Housing
Aurora Public Housing (a few programs are open)
Jefferson County and Boulder County are not accepting applications for their subsidized family housing programs at this time.
If you are searching for subsidized housing, be sure to apply with these agencies as soon as you can because pubic housing waiting lists often close and do not re-open for a year or more.
