Subsidized Housing
Public Housing
Public Housing is a federal housing program that provides affordable housing to families, the disabled, near-elderly, and elderly.
- Residents pay approximately 30% of household income towards rent.
- The housing units are owned and managed by the Housing Authority and scattered throughout the city of Aurora.
- Families/individuals cannot make more than 80% of area median income to be eligible for Public Housing.
Public Housing / Buckingham Gardens
10745 E Kentucky Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Contact: Kim Keinath
720 .251 .2069kkeinath@aurorahousing.org
Buckingham Gardens is a 120 unit apartment complex with single-bedrooms in 2-story walk-up buildings, located on East Kentucky Avenue and Ironton Street. These units serve the disabled, near-elderly, and elderly.
- Residents pay approximately 30% of household income towards rent
- Maximum income levels are $40,150 or less for one person and $45,900 or less for two persons.
- Approximate waiting list time is two years.
Waiting List Closed
Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows participants to rent a unit from a private landlord who agrees to certain terms and conditions as set forth by the federal government.
- Residents pay approximately 30% of household income towards rent.
- Federal guidelines give priority to families whose income is less than 30% of the median. In Aurora, this is $21,550 annual income for a family of four.
- Families cannot make more than 50% of the area median income to be eligible for the HCV program at admission.
- Currently the waiting list is closed; no new applications are being accepted. The approximate waiting list time for this program is five years or longer.
Waiting List Closed
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Contact: Ameedah Khalifeh
Family Services720-251-2087
The goal of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is to assist families in achieving economic independence and self-sufficiency. The program provides services which link families to community agencies and resources that will assist them with education and employment opportunities, parenting, counseling, transportation, child care, and homeownership counseling.
The families that are selected to enter the Family Self-Sufficiency Program work on a one-to-one basis with a case manager who assists the participant in setting realistic goals. The case manager will also assist the participant in obtaining the resources they need to reach their goals. The case manager offers on-going personal support and encouragement, while the participant will provide the hard-work and determination necessary to reach self-sufficiency.
Moderate Rehabilitation Program
Also known as the Mod Rehab program, this program consists of privately owned apartment complexes generally located in north Aurora.
- Residents pay approximately 30% of household income towards rent
- Families cannot make more than 50% of the area median income to be eligible for the Mod Rehab program at admission.
- Maximum income for program eligibility is $35,850 for a family of four.
- Approximate waiting list time is one year or longer.
- It is important to note that the subsidy stays with the unit in the Mod Rehab program. Unlike the Housing Choice Voucher program, the subsidy does not stay with the family, it stays with the unit.
- The Housing Authority determines eligibility on the participating family and performs the initial and annual housing quality standards inspection on the units.
- The owner maintains all other normal property manager rights and responsibilities.
Effective January 1, 2006 Aurora Housing Authority will no longer administer the waiting list for the Moderate Rehabilitation Program. If you'd like to submit an application, please contact the complex to see if they are accepting applications.
Sage Creek
1710 Billings St, Aurora, CO 80011
Contact:
303 .366 .1205msexton001@aol.com
Windsor Court
1570 Joliet St, Aurora, CO 80010
Contact:
303 .360 .9916windsorcourt@pcisys.net
Elmwood Apartments
E. 14th Ave and Xanadu St, Aurora, CO 80011
Contact:
303 .363 .7822delmarelmwood@mcleodusa.net
Del Mar Park Apartments
146 Del Mar Cir, Aurora, CO 80011
Contact:
303 .363 .7822delmarelmwood@mcleodusa.net
Alton Court Apartments
1613 Alton St, Aurora, CO 80012
Contact: Virgil Walker
720 .340.3474vwalker@aurorahousing.org
Townhomes at Tollgate Creek
17236 E. Baltic Pl., Aurora CO 80013
Contact: Sandra Emsley
303 .696 .0892semsley@aurorahousing.org
- 60-unit townhome property acquired by the Aurora Housing Corporation, with the AHA as a Special Limited Partner
- 6 one-bedroom, 40 two-bedroom and 14 three-bedroom units.
- Acquisition occurred in spring of 2006, and renovation of approximately $18,000 per unit was completed in 2007
- Financed with combination of LIHTC equity, privately-placed Private Activity Bond funding
- Project-based Section 8 rental assistance for those earning at or below 50% of AMI
Waiting List Closed
Fletcher Gardens
1401 Emporia, Aurora, CO 80012
Contact: Kim Keinath
303 .343 .8490kkeinath@aurorahousing.org
- One-bedroom apartments in an 8-story high-rise building
- Fletcher serves the elderly (62 years old) and up
- Residents pay approximately 30% of household income towards rent
- Families cannot make more than 80% of the area median income to be eligible for assistance at Fletcher Gardens. In Aurora, income must be $40,200 or less for one person or $45,950 or less for two persons
- Approximate waiting list time is 9 months
Residences at Willow Park
14061 E. Colorado Dr, Aurora, CO 80012
Contact: Thomas Polk
303 .337 .4472tpolk@aurorahousing.org
Residences at Willow Park is a 68-unit subsidized community. The community offers 2 and 3 bedroom units with the amenities of washer/dryer hook-ups, air conditioning, self-cleaning ovens, and a playground and basketball court. The community is located close to shopping and is easily accessible from I-225.
- 68 family units, acquisition/rehabilitation, preservation of affordable housing
- Financed with Private Activity Bonds issued by Colorado Housing & Finance Authority.
- Public-Private Partnership with US Bank CDC.
- Low Income Housing Tax Credits generated over $2 million in private equity investment; over 30% of total development costs
Waiting List Closed
Summersong Townhomes
10024 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80247
Contact: Thomas Polk
303 .696 .0698tpolk@aurorahousing.org
Recently acquired by the Aurora Housing Authority and renovated, the Summersong Townhomes community offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. Tenants pay 30% of their income for rent. The community offers an on-site laundry, two playground areas, and the benefits of Cherry Creek Schools. All renovations in units include carpet, vinyl, kitchen cabinets, furnaces, and hot water heaters. The units have enclosed patio areas and the convenience of front and back doors.
Located conveniently near shopping and trasnportation lines, Summersong Townhomes offer quality affordable housing with the resident in mind.
- 49 two-, three- and four-bedroom units
- This property was acquired using a combination of debt and equity sources
- FirstBank of Aurora provided the first mortgage
- Enterprise Social Investment Corporation (ESIC) provided equity through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program
- $19,000 per unit renovations were completed
Waiting List Closed