Making Homelessness History in Colorado
Evolution of Renter Relief Programs
Emergency Housing Assistance
Program (EHAP)
Ran from April 2020 through
March 2021
Served renters and homeowners
Tenants applied for assistance
Households must have earned less
than 80-100% AMI, experienced
financial hardship due to the
economic disruption caused by
COVID-19.
Property Owner Preservation
Program (POP)
Ran from August 2020 through
February 2021
Served renters
Rental Property owners and
mobile home parks apply directly
online to DOH
Program-specific HAP contract
executed to receive payment in
arrears
Residents must attest to financial
hardship
Emergency Rental Assistance
Program (ERAP)
Runs from March 2021 through
2024
Serves renters
Owners, managers, and tenants
may all apply
Can also fund housing stability
services
Households up to 80% AMI
DOLA
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COLORADO
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