The Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program is a free service, and you will never be asked to pay for an application or verify your identity through a text. Questions? Please contact the CARE Center at 1 (303) 838-1200.
El programa de asistencia de emergencia para el alquiler de Colorado (CERA) es un servicio gratuito. Nunca se le pedirá que pague un costo para solicitar o que verifique su identidad a través de un mensaje de texto. ¿Tiene preguntas? Favor de contactar al CARE center llamando 303-838-1200.

 
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Additional Resources

If you need other housing support, explore statewide and local resources for rental help, legal assistance, and housing stability.

Other Rental Assistance Resources

Other rental assistance options may be available through local funding sources. These programs may have different eligibility requirements, and the application process may vary. The following forms of assistance may be currently available.

  • Denver’s Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program serves Denver residents only if they meet all of the eligibility requirements. More information can be found on their website.
  • Other local governments may have their own rental assistance programs. Please visit your city and/or county’s website to find available local resources.

General Housing Resources

If you're facing housing instability in Colorado, there are services available to connect you with emergency assistance, legal help, and longer-term housing support. While resources like vouchers are limited, there are still ways to get help through coordinated statewide programs and referral networks. The following are recommended resources for housing support.

  • CARE Center: Call or text (303) 838-1200
  • Colorado Housing Connects: Call (844) 926-6632
  • 2-1-1 Colorado: Call 2-1-1 to connect with local rental help, legal aid, food assistance, and shelter resources.
  • Local mediation and legal services may also be available in your area.
  • Local housing authorities may offer additional assistance.

Learn About other Resources

Eviction Data for Colorado

Developed in response to SB24-064, eviction data can be found on the Colorado Judicial Branch website.

CERA Application Assistance

  • Call or text the CARE Center: (303) 838-1200
  • Live chat with the CARE Center
    Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)

The CARE Center can help you understand your options, check some eligibility requirements, apply for assistance, and find other resources if this program cannot help right now.

Immediate Housing/Rental Assistance

Individuals facing homelessness or eviction can find resources by calling 2-1-1 Colorado. While the Division of Housing doesn't provide immediate aid, 2-1-1 connects people with emergency shelter, food, rental assistance, healthcare, and more.

2-1-1 Colorado is a confidential and multilingual service in Colorado that focuses on linking residents with essential services through phone or online channels. This service operates via four Area Information Centers across the state.

No matter where you are in Colorado, dialing 2-1-1 gives you access to local resources for food, housing, child care, counseling, or substance abuse treatment. It's the one number for the help you need.

If you are a resident of Denver, Colorado, you may be eligible for the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program.

This form should be used to report problems or issues with this website. Questions pertaining to a program or service provided by DOH should be addressed to contact information located on the specific program pages.

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