Emergency Assistance
We are here to help during these difficult and unsettling times. If you reside in Adams or Weld County and are in need of emergency shelter, rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance, the first step is to complete our Emergency Assistance Application. This application will ask basic questions to determine eligibility for our programs and services.
When to apply
1st
of each month
- ADAMS COUNTY: The application for emergency rental, mortgage or utility assistance is available on the 1st of each month between 9am-11am, regardless of holidays and weekends.
- WELD COUNTY: The application for emergency rental and mortgage assistance will be available on the 1st of each month and remain open until monthly capacity is reached.
Step 1 of 3
Check if you qualify
Housing Stability Program
Our Housing Stability Program prioritizes households that are at risk of eviction or foreclosure due to loss of income or an increase in expenses.
- 1-3 months past due, including current month
- No more than $4800 past due, including the current month
- Must reside in Adams or Southern Weld
- Assistance is limited to one time in a 12-month period
- Verification will be required before selection
Eligibility requirements will be assessed based on the grant funding available at the time of application.
Step 2 of 3
Gather your documents
There are different requirements for each type of assistance. Please see below for each type of assistance. Additional documents may be needed. This will be discussed when your intake appointment is scheduled.
The following documents are required in our Housing Stability Program
- Copy of Photo ID (for all household members over 18)
- Social Security card (copy for all household members)
- Proof of Income (for all household members over 18)
- Copy of signed lease (for households that rent)
- Tenant ledger that documents the amount owed (for households that rent)
- Mortgage Statement documenting that mortgage is past due with accurate amount owed (for households that own a home)
- One of the following:
- Foreclosure notice;
- 10 Day Notice;
- Demand for Compliance Letter;
- Notice to Quit;
- Scheduled Housing Court date.
The following documents are required for Utility Support:
- You must be a US Citizen or show proof of legal residency.
- You must provide a Colorado ID for all adults in the household.
- You must provide a valid Social Security Card for every member of the household, children included. We will not accept copies of any Social Security Card
- Verifiable and ongoing income is not required.
- You must be a resident of Adams or Weld County for the last 3 months.
- If you are applying for utility assistance during the months of November through April, you must first apply for LEAP prior to applying for utility assistance through Almost Home, Inc. To move forward with an intake assessment you must be able to produce an approval or denial letter from LEAP.
- If your total bill is over $1,000 we cannot provide assistance until your bill is less than $1,000.
Step 3 of 3
Apply
Adams County Rental/Mortgage Assistance
The 1st of each month, 9am-11am
Weld County Rental/Mortgage Assistance
From the 1st of each month until monthly capacity is reached
Do you need Utility Assistance?
Need shelter?
Not sure where to start? Walk in to the Housing Navigation Center.
Our Housing Navigation Center does accept walk ins and can help you triage your housing crisis and connect you to supportive case management services.
Housing Navigation Center Hours
- Monday
- CLOSED
- Tuesday, Thursday
- 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-3:00pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-6:00pm
- Friday
- CLOSED