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The current demand for affordable rental units in Denver exceeds what is available. HOST, and the city, are increasing its annual investment in building new units as well as renovating/rehabbing older units, and strives to preserve the affordability of all projects for as long as possible. 

The city invests in new units as well as the rehabilitation and renovation of existing units.  Many projects accept wait list applications.  Other properties have so many approved applicants that waiting lists are closed. If there is a property you like, you may need to check back with them over time. 

Covenant guidelines define your eligibility to rent an affordable unit and you must remain income-eligible each year to renew your lease. You may not add an income-earning household member without notifying the property manager or leasing agent, whether they are helping you pay the rent or not.

In order to ensure that covenant requirements are being met, the property manager or leasing agent will likely ask you and other members of your household to provide the following kinds of documents when you apply to rent an affordable unit:

• A driver’s license or other form of identification
• The most recent two months of paystubs
  (or proof of retirement or benefit income)
• The most recent two months of bank statements
• Your previous year’s federal tax return
• An application with your signature

The main factor for eligibility is your gross annual income.

The required income limits may be different depending on the type of affordable housing program you are applying for. See below for income limits and maximum rents for the affordable rental programs in Denver. 

• HUD HOME 2024 Maximum Rents and Income Limits(PDF, 224KB)
• HUD Neighborhood Revitalization Program 2024 Income Limits(PDF, 164KB)
• Denver 2024 Mandatory Affordable Housing Maximum Rents and Income Limits(PDF, 194KB)