Need a housing voucher to subsidize your rent in Colorado? You’re likely out of luck this year

Need a housing voucher to subsidize your rent in Colorado? You’re likely out of luck this year

Public housing agencies across Colorado are not handing out new housing vouchers this year for low-income residents as they reckon with budgetary shortfalls. The federal Housing Choice Voucher Program — also known as Section 8 — helps low-income families, elderly individuals, veterans and those with disabilities afford housing in the private market. Program participants have their rent partially covered by a subsidy paid directly to the landlord…