Housing & Benefits – Denver & Colorado
Where to start with housing programs, case management and state benefits like SNAP, Medicaid and cash assistance.
Housing navigation in Denver
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Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST)
Oversees city shelter contracts, rehousing programs and homelessness response. Good source for current policy and programs.
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Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Supportive housing, healthcare, veterans programs, family services and outreach.
Apply for Colorado benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, cash)
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Colorado PEAK
Online portal to apply for SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, CHP+, and cash assistance programs.
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Denver Human Services – Food, Cash & Medical Assistance
In-person support to apply for benefits if you don’t have stable internet or a device.
National-level tools
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HUD Resource Locator
Map of shelters, public housing agencies and other HUD-funded programs across the U.S.
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211
Phone and web directory for local services (housing, food, bills, transportation). In Colorado this usually points to local partners.
Paperwork tips
- Use a reliable mailing address (day center, shelter, trusted friend) and check it often.
- Take photos of any important documents on your phone when you get them.
- Ask case managers to help you track deadlines for appeals, recertification and appointments.