Housing authorities receive funding from hud so they can run the rental assistance programs locally.
Denver colorado section 8 program.
The housing choice voucher program formerly section 8 provides rental assistance to income eligible tenants by subsidizing a portion of their monthly rent and utilities and paying it directly to their landlords.
In cases where utilities are not included in rent the program may pay a larger portion of the rent so that the tenant is able to afford utility payments.
About the denver housing authority section 8 housing choice voucher program.
The following is a summary of the types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of december 31st 2019.