Tenant-Based Vouchers

Tenant-based vouchers enable very-low income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants are free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

HCVs are administered locally by public housing agencies (PHAs). The PHAs receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the voucher program.

A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program.

The AHA Assisted Housing Department administers six tenant-based housing assistance programs:

Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)

The HCV program is the federal government's major program for providing housing assistance to over 2.3 million families in America. HCV applicant selection is a lottery-based process, information for applying for the lottery can be found by selecting the following link Waitlist Info

Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers

NED vouchers enable non-elderly disabled families to lease affordable private housing of their choice. NED vouchers also assist persons with disabilities who often face difficulties in locating suitable and accessible housing on the private market. NED applicant selection is a lottery-based process, information for applying for the lottery can be found by selecting the following link Waitlist Info

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Vouchers

The VASH program combines HCV rental assistance for homeless Veterans with services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Applicants for this program must be referred by the Veterans Administration (VA).

Family Unification Program (FUP) Vouchers

The FUP program combines HCV rental assistance in a partnership with Arapahoe County Human Services for families whom lack adequate housing as a primary factor of child placement and for youth who have left foster care. Applicants for this program must be referred by Arapahoe County Human Services.

Mainstream Vouchers

Mainstream vouchers assist non-elderly persons with disabilities. Aside from serving a special population, mainstream vouchers are administered using the same rules as other housing choice vouchers. Mainstream applicants who are receiving supportive services from Atlantis Community, Aurora Mental Health or Developmental Pathways will receive additional preference points on the Mainstream waitlist. Mainstream applicant selection is a lottery-based process, information for applying for the lottery can be found by selecting the following link Waitlist Info

Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV)

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The EHV program assists individuals and families who are homeless, fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability. EHV applicants must be referred through the local Continuum of Care or Victim Service Provider.

The Aurora Housing Authority has partnered with the Metro Denver Contiuum of Care (CoC) lead - Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), to allocate the Emergency Housing Vouchers. EHV-Eligible groups are as follows. 

The Aurora Housing Authority has given local preferences to the identified groups: 

• Literally Homeless: MDHI is accepting direct referrals from the Aurora Safe Outdoor Space and Veteran Service organizations.
• Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking: AHA receives referrals directly from Gateway Domestic Violence Services.
• Living in housing for formerly homeless people: MDHI is working with Rapid Rehousing (RRH) partners. If you are currently enrolled in RRH program, contact your case manager or RRH Provider to inquire about eligibility for EHV referral. 

Aurora Housing Authority is not prioritizing the following EHV-eligible. 

• At-Risk of Homelessness

Project-Based Vouchers

Project-based vouchers (PBV) are attached to a specific unit whose landlord contracts with the Housing Authority to rent the unit to families and individuals with low incomes. Families in units with PBVs contribute 30 percent of their income for rent and utilities or a minimum rent of up to $50 per month; the voucher pays the difference between the tenant contribution and the unit’s total rent and utility costs. PBV tenants are assigned units with the project they have applied for. Applicant selection is a lottery-based process for the PBV programs, information for applying for the lottery can be found by selecting the following link Waitlist Info

The AHA Assisted Housing Department administers project-based housing assistance programs at the developments below: