Housing

Affordable Housing Options

Couple accepting house keys from a real estate agentSecuring a comfortable, safe, and affordable home is foundational to the well-being and prosperity of every individual and family. Understanding the myriad challenges many face in achieving this, UAACOG has established a comprehensive suite of housing programs tailored to meet diverse needs.

Whether you're seeking to renovate your current home, find rental assistance, or take the first step towards homeownership, our programs are designed to guide and support you at every stage of your housing journey.

Home Repair

This program provides affordable loans for low-income homeowners living in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake, Park, and Teller Counties.  The loans are provided to repair owner-occupied homes.  UAACOG partners with the Colorado Division of Housing to provide assistance to homeowners.  Types of housing problems we can help with:

  • Leaking roof
  • Electrical and heating systems and energy efficiency upgrades
  • Plumbing systems including leaking water lines and septic
  • Interior issues including sagging floors and cracking or peeling paint
  • Fire mitigation
  • Crumbling foundation/Exterior/Interior deterioration
  • Handicapped accessibility
  • Other safety concerns

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Offers rental assistance for qualified individuals in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Lake, Park, and Teller Counties.

Housing Navigation

Our Housing Navigator program is designed to help those who are currently or imminently about to experience homelessness. Our Housing Navigator will work with individuals through the application process, partner with landlords to ensure a good fit and relationship between landlord and tenant, and help you overcome some systemic barriers to housing.

Housing and Financial Counseling Programs

UAACOG is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Approved Housing Counseling Agency offering counseling and education in the following areas:

  • Pre-Purchase (Homebuyer) Counseling and Education
  • Post-Purchase (Homeowner) Counseling
  • ID Theft Prevention and Recovery Counseling and Education
  • Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
  • Credit/Budget (Financial) Counseling and Education

The Housing Counseling Program services are offered throughout the state of Colorado. Please click on the links below for additional information on housing counseling and becoming a homeowner.

Self Help Housing

Take your step towards the American Dream of homeownership today! In this program, participants contribute significant “sweat equity” towards the construction of their homes, bringing down development costs and producing a more affordable home.

Each family contributes a minimum number of hours of labor per week towards the homes until all houses in the cohort are done and ready to move in. This program helps make housing affordable. A construction supervisor helps the homeowners with construction guidance and coordinates all aspects of the build.

Call UAACOG and ask to speak to someone in the housing department about the Self-Help Program.

Homebuyer's Workshop
One-Day Workshop

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at UAACOG - 3224-A Independence Road in Cañon City

Homebuyer's Workshop - This one-day workshop will take participants through the home buying process from loan application to closing and life as a homeowner. Lenders such as CHFA, Rural Development, and others require that borrowers participate in this type of training.


This workshop is FREE and open to the public. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat, please call (719) 269-7687
Renter's Workshop
One-Day Workshop

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at UAACOG - 3224-A Independence Road in Cañon City

Renter's Workshop - This one-day workshop will help tenants and landlords get an understanding of their rights and responsibilities.


These workshops are FREE and open to the public. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat, please call (719) 269-7687

Manage Your Money (MYM) Workshop
One-Day Workshop

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm at UAACOG - 3224-A Independence Road in Cañon City

Manage Your Money (MYM) Workshop - This workshop teaches participants to take control of their money by learning how to create a household budget, developing a strategy for increased credit scores and savings, and minimizing debt.


These workshops are FREE and open to the public. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat, please call (719) 269-7687

Manage Your Money (MYM) Workshop
For Case Managers & Counselors

Thursday, March 6, 2024 - from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at UAACOG - 3224-A Independence Road in Cañon City

Manage Your Money (MYM) Workshop - For Case Managers & Counselors - Help clients understand their current situation, budgeting and credit, and planning for the future. The overall goal of this workshop is to help attendees learn skills for assisting their clients to build a healthy financial future and have the tools to cope with difficult financial times.


The cost for this workshop is $100.00 - Space is limited. Register today!  To reserve a seat, please call (719) 269-7687

Resident Advisory Board
Public Housing Agency Plan Input

ATTENTION: HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8) RENTAL ASSISTANCE FAMILIES

You are invited to participate on the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Housing’s (DOH), RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD.

The purpose of the RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD is to provide comments and information to the Colorado Division of Housing on its PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA) PLAN and ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.

Beginning on February 10, 2024 through March 27, 2024, the draft PHA Plan and draft Administrative Plan will be posted on the DOH website at: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dola/publications-reporting

You may also view these documents at the housing agency administering your voucher, if public health protocols allow for it.

Please submit all comments by March 27, 2024 to:

  • Katherine Helgerson
  • Director, Office of Rental Assistance Colorado Division of Housing
  • 1313 Sherman Street, Room 320 Denver, CO 80203
  • (303) 864-7845 – telephone
  • (303) 789-6955 – fax
  • (303) 864-7758 – TDD
  • Katherine.Helgerson@state.co.us

A virtual public hearing will take place from 1:30-2:30pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82096685341 or by phone at (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: 820 9668 5341


Notice of Public Hearing

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Housing (DOH) will hold a virtual public hearing for the purpose of accepting testimony on its proposed Public Housing Agency Plan and Administrative Plan on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request by contacting DOH at (303) 864-7845 or (303) 864-7758 TDD.

The Public Housing Agency Plan and Administrative Plan will be available for review and comment beginning February 10, 2024 at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dola/publications-reporting.

Public Hearing Agenda

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82096685341 or join via phone: (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: 820 9668 5341

  • 1:30 Welcome
  • 1:40 Discussion of the 2024 Administrative Plan
  • 2:05 Discussion of the 2024 PHA Annual Plan

The public is also invited to submit written comments to Katherine.Helgerson@state.co.us or DOH at 1313 Sherman St. Room 320, Denver, CO 80203. Attention: Katherine Helgerson. Comments must be received by 3/27/24.

We Need Your Help
Housing Navigator Program

UAACOG Housing Navigator Program needs your help. We are collecting brand new items to create move-in baskets for our recipients. Here is a list of items being collected:

  • Laundry Baskets
  • Dish Soap
  • Laundry Soap
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Toilet Cleaner
  • Toilet Brushes
  • All-Purpose Cleaners
  • Paper Towels
  • Brooms / Dustpans
  • Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Shower Curtains
  • Hand Soap
  • Body Wash
  • Deodorant
  • First Aid Kits
  • Sponges
  • Bath Towels
  • Eating Utensils
  • Dishes
  • Toilet Paper
  • Trash Bags

All items can be dropped off at UAACOG. If you have any questions, please contact Stormie Newell at (719) 275-8350 or stormie.newell@uaacog.com

Our Proud Partners
State & Federal Help
Additional Resources

Housing Education & Counseling
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CHFA: Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
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National Rural Self Help Housing Association (NRSSHA)
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling
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