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$1.25M Contract Amendment for Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program

  • When: 2025/12/02
  • Address: Citywide
  • City: Denver
  • State: CO
  • Category: Affordable Housing
  • Subcategory: Rent Assistance
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Affordable Housing
  • Size (Units): 90 Units
  • Size (Dollars): $1,250,000
  • Planning Department: True

The city amended an agreement with Jewish Family Service of Colorado, Inc. to continue administering the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance (TRUA) Program. The amendment adds $1,250,000 from the Affordable Housing Property Tax Fund, bringing the total contract value to $3,777,392. It also extends the contract term by seven months to December 31, 2026. The additional funds are projected to assist an additional 90 households, increasing the total number served to approximately 275. The TRUA program provides rental, utility, and relocation assistance to eligible households in Denver earning up to 80% of the area median income (AMI) who are facing financial or housing crises. In addition to financial aid, the program offers case management services, including housing stability planning, financial counseling, and employment support.

Source

City Representative - Polly Kyle