Tag: Rental Assistance
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Denver halts emergency rental assistance program, leaving families scrambling
By Angeline McCall/9NEWS Denver’s emergency rental assistance program has come to an abrupt halt, leaving dozens of families empty-handed after expecting the funds to avoid facing eviction. The decision comes as the city of Denver grapples with budget constraints and reductions across city agencies. The Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) received a stop-work order Thursday…
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Denver residents, councilmembers insist $17.5 million for rental assistance will prevent homelessness
The majority of people who spoke on Denver’s proposed spending plan during Monday’s council meeting praised councilmembers’ push to earmark $17.5 million for the city’s rental assistance program, saying the latter helps to prevent homelessness. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston did not budge on his $12.6 million budget request when the council asked for additional funding.…
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Emergency rental assistance available in Douglas County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nearly $8.5 million is available to Douglas County residents who have fallen behind on rent or utility payments because of COVID-19. The $8.4 million in funds comes from the U.S. Treasury Department through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Act of 2021. These funds will…