Housing Assistance

The following links will take you to lists of names, addresses, phone numbers, and Web sites for resources...


Assisted Living for Seniors

Housekeeping for Cancer Patients

  • Cleaning for a Reason
    Free professional cleaning and maidservice for women undergoing cancer treatments
    www.cleaningforareason.org

Homeless / Transitional Housing

  • Access Housing
    Shelter, food and clothing for families and other services intensive case management and mentor support; adult education; employment services; resource information; and linkages to community partners for services
    303-289-7078
    www.acchouse.org
  • Almost Home, Inc.
    Rent and utility assistance, shelter, transitional housing, low-income rentals, and bilingual case management
    303-659-6199
    www.almosthomeonline.org
  • Alternatives to Family Violence
    Emergency shelter in a confidential location for women and children who are attempting to leave an abusive living situation and would otherwise be left homeless
    24 hour crisis line: 303-289-4441
    http://www.atfv-adamsco.org/
  • Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
    Housing, healthcare and support services for persons experiencing homelessness
    303-285-5210
    www.Coloradocoalition.org
  • Colorado Homeless Families
    Transitional housing from 18 months to 2 years
    303-420-6634
    www.coloradohomelessfamilies.com/index.html
  • Family Tree
    Temporary housing and a broad range of services to overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness
    www.thefamilytree.org
  • Growing Home, Inc.
    Homeless prevention services, children’s programming, parenting support, a food bank and affordable housing
    303-426-0430
    www.growinghome.org
  • Hope House, Inc.
    Emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and their families, will also take pets on a limited basis
    24 hour crisis line:  303-280-3180
    www.Hopehousedv.org

Foreclosure Assistance

  • Colorado Foreclosure Prevention Hotline
    Free professional counseling for residents facing foreclosure
    Hotline number is 1-877-601-HOPE
    www.coloradoforeclosurehotline.org
  • Adams County Housing Authority
    Free professional one-on-one counseling and workshops to residents behind on their mortgage payments
    303-227-2075, option 4
    www.adamscountyhousing.com
  • Brothers Redevelopment Inc.
    Free professional one-on-one counseling to residents behind on their mortgage payments
    303-202-6340
    www.brothersredevelopment.org
  • Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
    Provide a list of qualified housing counseling partners that offer foreclosure counseling and refinancing packages
    303-297-2432
    www.chfainfo.com
  • For more information from Thornton’s Neighborhood Services, call 303-538-7600
    Foreclosure Assistance

Renters — Legal Assistance

  • Community Housing Services
    Services for individuals, primarily low-income and seniors to locate, secure and maintain housing including landlord-tenant disputes
    303-831-1750
    www.chsico.org
  • Landlord/Tenant Disputes
    Colorado Department of Housing
    Provide information to landlords and tenants to avoid or resolve rental-housing disagreements
    303-831-1935
    www.dola.state.co.us/cdh/index.html
  • Colorado Legal Services
    Self-help legal information for civil legal matters, where to find no or low-cost legal help, and court information
    303-837-1321
    www.coloradolegalservices.org
  • Fair Housing and Discrimination
    Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
    Investigate claims of alleged discrimination and fraud
    (303)894-2997
    www.dora.state.co.us/civil-rights/Housing/housing.html

Renters — Financial Assistance

Note:  Financial assistance cannot be guaranteed and is based upon availability of funds.

  • Rental Assistance/ Subsidized Rental Units
    Adams County Housing Authority – Financial Assistance Program
    Rental and utility assistance as well as a wide variety of housing related services
    303-227-2075
    www.adamscountyhousing.com
  • Almost Home, Inc.
    Rent and utility assistance, shelter, transitional housing, low-income rentals, and bilingual case management
    303-659-6199
    www.almosthomeonline.org
  • Catholic Charities
    Financial assistance for rent, utility, or other emergency needs
    303-742-0823
    www.ccdenver.org
  • Growing Home, Inc.
    Financial assistance for rent, utility, or other emergency needs
    303-426-0430
    www.Growinghomecolorado.org
  • For affordable rental housing options, call
    Thornton’s Neighborhood Services: 303-538-7600 or
    Neighborhood Services

Home Repair and Rebates

  • Senior Solutions Program
    Senior Hub
    Referral network of low-cost providers of handyman services including plumbing, electrical, painting, grab bar installation, yard work, etc.
    303-426-4408
    www.seniorhub.org
  • The Safety of Seniors Handyman Program
    Volunteers of America
    Minor home repair for senior homeowners who are unable to perform home repairs due to physical or financial limitations
    303-297-0408
    www.voacolorado.org
  • Help for Homes
    City of Thornton – Neighborhood Services
    Minor home repair for senior or disabled homeowners, must meet income guidelines
    303-538-7287
    Neighborhood Services
  • Minor Home Repair and Housing Rehabilitation Program
    Adams County Office of Community Development
    Grants and loans for low-income homeowners for minor and major home repairs
    303-453-8500
    www.co.adams.co.us
  • Weatherization Program
    Arapahoe County – Community Resources
    Free energy efficiency services (furnace/water heater check, insulation, energy audit) for qualified low-income residents in Adams County
    303-636-1982
    www.co.arapahoe.co.us
  • Energy Efficiency Rebates
    Xcel Energy
    Rebates and discounted services for heating and cooling, energy efficient appliance and energy audits
    1-800-895-4999
    www.xcelenergy.com
  • Energy Programs
    Governor’s Energy Office
    Programs and incentives on insulation, air sealing, solar, and wind rebates
    303-866-2100
    www.colorado.gov/energy
  • Water Conservation Programs
    City of Thornton – Water Resources
    Sprinkler system inspections, toilet and clothes washer rebates, free showerheads and water audits
    720-977-6500
    www.thorntonwater.com
  • Fire Safety Programs
    City of Thornton – Fire
    Smoke alarm installation and fire safety presentations for qualified seniors, disabled or indigent persons
    303-538-7657
    Thornton Fire Department


If you notice missing services
or would like to suggest an
organization to add, please e-mail
commdept@cityofthornton.net