Housing & Utilities Assistance Program
The Housing & Utilities Assistance Program provides services to prevent homelessness and forestall eviction, allowing families to remain in their homes. Clients are assisted with partial rental assistance or utility assistance. Budget counseling workshops are a mandatory component of the program.
Eligibility Guidelines
Clients must make an appointment! Call 636-1916
to schedule an appointment. This program meets the emergency needs of a client. A client can only seek
either rent or utility assistance once a year. |
ESM does not provide assistance with deposits, mortgage payments, water bills or moving expenses. |
For rental assistance, a client must meet the following requirements:
- Live in one of ESM's service area zip codes: 80903, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80909, 80910, 80916, or 80926. Residents of other zip codes may be referred to other agencies.
- Have lived in apartment for 4 months or longer.
- Must have verifiable proof of income.
- A copy of the signed lease.
- A three-day demand notice from the landlord.
- Photo ID
- Social security card for every person in the household.
- Budget counseling workshop is mandatory prior to receive assistance.
For utilities assistance, a client must meet the following requirements:
- Live in one of ESM's service area zip codes: 80903, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80909, 80910, 80916, or 80926. Residents of other zip codes may be referred to other agencies.
- Must have verifiable proof of income
- Shut off notice from the utilities company.
- Photo ID
- Social security card for every person in the household.
- Budget counseling workshop is mandatory prior to receive assistance.
ESM also has funds available for residents living outside Colorado Springs who need help with propane payments. The same requirements as for utilities assistance as listed above are needed.
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