DOLA announces next round of rental assistance

Courtesy: AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The next round of rental assistance will be available soon, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced Thursday, June 20.

Starting at 11 a.m. June 25, the public can pre-apply online for rental assistance. The submission period will last until 5 p.m. on June 27, at which point DOLA will conduct a random selection to distribute the funds to those who applied. People threatened with eviction will be given priority.

Applicants can find out if they are eligible for rental assistance by accessing DOLA’s rental assistance webpage. Applicants will be guided through a quick and easy process to create an account, after which they can apply securely.

“For many Coloradans, rental assistance is not only a lifeline, it’s a beacon of hope,” said Maria De Cambra, executive director of DOLA. “As we announce the continuation of our program, we are ensuring that Coloradans have access to the support they need to have the stability to remain in their homes.”