For households in need of Rental Assistance, there are two access points.
Households can call partners listed above for Eviction Prevention Assistance if they have a Demand for Payment. Partners will perform a screening to determine eligibility and access to resources.
Jefferson County staff will be the Jeffco Courthouse Tuesday through Thursday (at specific times) and will complete Eviction Prevention Questionnaire to determine eligibility with households in-person. Staff at the courthouse will complete eligibility screening on-site for households filling an answer at the courthouse. Staff will confirm eligibility after completing initial screening.
A few of the eligibility factors include:
A household has not used 18 months of Eviction Prevention Assistance (ERAP).
Households are under 50% AMI for Jefferson County.
Households must have current eviction notice and/or court date.
Household must have a current lease/rental unit.
A household’s landlord/property management company must work with the program.
Household rental assistance will be limited to due funding.