By Shannon Gray
STATEWIDE – The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will open the next round of emergency rental assistance pre-applications on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:00am, closing two days later on Wednesday, August 13, at 5:00pm. The Department’s top priority is to serve as many Coloradans as possible equitably and efficiently. Emergency rental assistance funding is available for eligible Coloradans who have fallen behind on their rent, meet income limits and other qualifying factors, and are at risk of eviction or displacement. Those facing eviction will continue to be prioritized.
Once the pre-application window closes, all applicants will be entered into a random selection. Selected applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a full application on the online portal within seven (7) days. To be considered for assistance, applicants must be eligible for assistance and submit the completed application and all required documentation before the deadline.
In the random selection process, the timing of submission does not impact an applicant’s chances of receiving emergency rental assistance. For example, submitting a pre-application earlier in the application window does not increase the likelihood of receiving emergency rental assistance. All eligible applicants who submit a pre-application by the deadline will be entered into the random selection process.
Coloradans who need assistance completing an application or who have questions are welcome to contact the CARE Center at 1 (303) 838-1200, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm Mountain Time. The CARE Center will assist callers as they are able.
In addition to assisting with emergency rental assistance applications, the CARE Center provides and connects individuals with a variety of housing stability services. These services are designed to help people stay safely housed and may include support with eviction prevention, housing counseling, landlord-tenant mediation, legal aid, and other resources tailored to meet individual needs. Coloradans are encouraged to reach out to the CARE Center to learn more about the support available.
For more information on the pre-application process and to view our “Frequently Asked Questions,” please visit DOLA’s emergency rental assistance website.
If you need help regarding emergency rental assistance, please contact the CARE Center at 1 (303) 838-1200 or info@carecenter.us.
Shannon Gray is Communications Director with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs.