Homeless Assistance in Colorado
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to Colorado residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for Colorado residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across Colorado. Call 211 for real-time availability and directions to the nearest open shelter in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in Colorado. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for Colorado veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible Colorado residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals in Colorado. CoC regions provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. Colorado receives federal ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local Colorado Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple Colorado locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through Colorado community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income Colorado residents buy food. Apply at your local benefits office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedColorado State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by Colorado for residents experiencing homelessness.
Colorado Division of Housing Programs
State-funded housing programs including emergency shelter grants, affordable housing development, and homeless prevention services across Colorado.
Get StartedColorado Works (TANF)
Colorado’s TANF program offering cash assistance, job training, and employment support for eligible families with children.
Get StartedHealth First Colorado (Medicaid)
Colorado’s Medicaid program providing health coverage to low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and individuals with disabilities.
Get StartedColorado Housing Programs
Colorado Division of Housing provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income Colorado residents.
Get StartedColorado Workforce & Employment
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through Colorado’s Workforce Development programs. Find your nearest office at the link below.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income Colorado households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies. Call 211 to find your provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major Colorado cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
Denver
Metro Denver Homeless Initiative — homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance for Denver area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedColorado Springs
Pikes Peak CoC — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Colorado Springs area.
Get StartedBoulder
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Boulder area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in Colorado.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- Colorado Veterans Housing — Affordable housing and support for Colorado veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
