Guidance for Emergency Housing Vouchers by County

Written By Layla Said

What are Emergency Housing Vouchers?

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Through EHV, HUD is providing 70,000 housing choice vouchers to local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in order to assist individuals and families who are:

  • Homeless

  • At Risk of Homelessness;

  • Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking;

  • Recently homeless and for whom providing rental assistance will prevent the family’s homelessness or having a high risk of housing instability (households enrolled in RRH or PSH)

Note: Most EHVs in the Denver Metro Area have already been allocated.

How can I access EHVs?

The Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) that have been allocated EHVs in the Metro Denver Area have established separate local preferences. Please access the PHA’s drop-down information or webpage according to which area you are currently residing.

  • The Aurora Housing Authority has partnered with the Metro Denver Contiuum of Care (CoC) lead - Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), to allocate the Emergency Housing Vouchers. EHV-Eligible groups are as follows.

    The Aurora Housing Authority has given local preferences to the identified groups:

    • Literally Homeless: MDHI is accepting direct referrals from the Aurora Safe Outdoor Space and Veteran Service organizations.

    • Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking: AHA receives referrals directly from Gateway.

    • Living in housing for formerly homeless people: MDHI is working with Rapid Rehousing (RRH) partners. If you are currently enrolled in RRH program, contact your case manager or RRH Provider to inquire about eligibility for EHV referral.

    Aurora Housing Authority is not prioritizing the following EHV-eligible.

    • At-Risk of Homelessness

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  • Boulder County Housing Authority has partnered with the Metro Denver Contiuum of Care (CoC) lead - Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), to allocate the Emergency Housing Vouchers. EHV-Eligible groups are as follows.

    Boulder County Housing Authority has given local preferences to the identified groups:

    • Literally Homeless: MDHI is accepting direct referrals from Boulder County Housing and Human Services, Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, TGTHR, Focus Reentry, HOPE for Longmont, Mental Health Partners

    • Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking: Boulder County Housing Authority receives direct referrals from Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley.

    • Living in housing for formerly homeless people: MDHI is working with Rapid Rehousing (RRH) partners. If you are currently enrolled in RRH program, contact your case manager or RRH Provider to inquire about eligibility for EHV referral.

    Boulder County Housing Authority is not prioritizing the following EHV-eligible.

    • At-Risk of Homelessness

  • Colorado Division of Housing has partnered with the Metro Denver Continuum of Care (CoC) lead - Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), to allocate the Emergency Housing Vouchers. EHV-Eligible groups are as follows.

    Colorado Division of Housing has given local preferences to the identified groups:

    • Literally Homeless: MDHI is accepting direct referrals from Colorado Village Collaborative’s Safe Outdoor Spaces, Denver Street Outreach Collaborative, and Denver Case Conferencing.

    • Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking: CDOH receives direct referrals from Blue Bench, The Initiative, and Street’s Hope.

    • Living in housing for formerly homeless people: MDHI is working with Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) partners. If you are currently enrolled in an RRH or PSH program, contact your case manager, RRH or PSH Provider to inquire about eligibility for EHV referral. Additionally, MDHI is receiving direct referrals from Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for PSH Move-On.

    Colorado Division of Housing is not prioritizing the following EHV-eligible.

    • At-Risk of Homelessness

  • Denver Housing Authority has partnered with the Metro Denver Contiuum of Care (CoC) lead - Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), to allocate the Emergency Housing Vouchers. EHV-Eligible groups are as follows.

    Denver Housing Authority has given local preferences to the identified groups:

    • Literally Homeless: MDHI is accepting direct referrals from the Protective Action motel rooms operated by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Colorado Village Collaborative’s Safe Outdoor Spaces, Denver Rescue Mission, and The Delores Project

    • Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking: Denver Housing Authority receives direct referrals from Rose Andom Center, SafeHouse Denver, and Streets Hope/Voluntad

    • Living in housing for formerly homeless people: MDHI is working with Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) partners. If you are currently enrolled in an RRH or PSH program, contact your case manager, RRH or PSH Provider to inquire about eligibility for EHV referral.

    Denver Housing Authority is not prioritizing the following EHV-eligible.

    • At-Risk of Homelessness

  • Foothills Regional Housing Authority has partnered with the Metro Denver Contiuum of Care (CoC) lead - Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), to allocate the Emergency Housing Vouchers. EHV-Eligible groups are as follows.

    Foothills Regional Housing has given local preferences to the identified groups:

    • Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking: Maiker receives direct referrals from Family Tree.

    • Living in housing for formerly homeless people: MDHI is working with Rapid Rehousing (RRH) partners. If you are currently enrolled in RRH program, contact your case manager or RRH Provider to inquire about eligibility for EHV referral.

    Foothills Regional Housing is not prioritizing the following EHV-eligible.

    • At-Risk of Homelessness

    • Literally Homeless

  • Maiker Housing Partners has partnered with the Metro Denver Contiuum of Care (CoC) lead - Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), to allocate the Emergency Housing Vouchers. EHV-Eligible groups are as follows.

    Maiker Housing Partners has given local preferences to the identified groups:

    • Literally Homeless: To access assessment, please visit either of the following partner agencies that provide direct service: Almost Home and Adams County Community Safety & Well-Being. For a comprehensive list of partner agencies please visit this link.

    • Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking: Maiker receives direct referrals from Family Tree.

    • Living in housing for formerly homeless people: MDHI is working with Rapid Rehousing (RRH) partners. If you are currently enrolled in RRH program, contact your case manager or RRH Provider to inquire about eligibility for EHV referral.

    Maiker Housing Partners is not prioritizing the following EHV-eligible.

    • At-Risk of Homelessness

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