Colorado Housing Connects, a nonprofit that offers housing services to support people at risk of losing their house or apartment, recently received a grant for $927,000 to help renters and homeowners in the community. Since the start of the pandemic, they have received thousands of calls to their housing hotline and will use the money to double their staff. The hotline started in 2006, focused on foreclosures, and then eventually picked up cases related to evictions. Since 2014, they have taken on both issues.

Noting rising rents, rising home prices, and a generally competitive market overall, Patrick Noonan, the housing manager for Colorado Housing Connects, said the organization is really trying to act as a resource  to make sure that people’s housing needs are met, that they are able to come up with the resources they need.

The market was already a challenge before March and the COVID-19 pandemic, and Coronavirus has complicated the situation for many in Colorado including those locked into a lease with a high monthly rent and those unable to pay their mortgage.

The hotline has received 17,782 calls since March. The grant will help them answer more calls, as well as educate the public on their rights, which are important first steps before providing financial aid or addressing legal matters.

While the market remains hot in the Mile High City, Colorado has a variety of resources not only to help people keep their homes but buy homes as well. If you’re considering homeownership now or down the road, contact Metrowest – we’d love to discuss your options!