Nearly 500 Denver households received help with rent during a pilot city program that’s getting a $1 million extension
“The city of Denver’s first foray into cutting checks on behalf of residents who face a rent hike, past-due utility bills or another housing crisis was nearly overwhelmed by the demand. After 486 low-income households received about $1,200 on average in rent assistance in late 2017 and early 2018, the City Council on Monday approved a $1 million extension of the program through the end of this year.”