The
GarfieldCounty
Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, sex, national origin, familial status, age, sexual
orientation, religion or handicap. GCHA complies with Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Contact Us!
Rifle Main Office
1430 Railroad Ave, Unit F
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-3589
(888) 627-3589
(970) 625-0859 fax
Glenwood Springs
Office
214
8th Street, Suite 216
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Empowering People –
Strengthening Communities The
Garfield County Housing Authority serves residents between
Basalt and Parachute for whom conventional housing is
unaffordable. GCHA assists individuals, families, seniors and
persons with disabilities and works to locate and rent or
purchase adequate housing. GCHA also works with the
communities and governments in this region on affordable
housing policies and guidelines. Our goal is to build healthy
communities by ensuring quality housing for all residents in
the Roaring Fork and
Colorado River valleys.
The
Garfield County Housing Authority was established in 1984 by
the Garfield County Commissioners as a stand-alone agency. GCHA is an independent, quasi-governmental agency.
Mission
The mission of the Garfield
County Housing Authority is to assist low-income families with
decent, safe, and affordable housing opportunities as they
strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of
their lives; to provide necessary assistance to families for
the purchase or rental of appropriate housing; to facilitate
development of housing that is both affordable and attainable
for lower income families.
The Housing Authority will
create and maintain partnerships with clients, appropriate
community agencies, state and federal agencies, private
agencies and developers in order to accomplish this mission.
GCHA
strives to work in partnership with diverse communities, to
preserve and expand affordable housing opportunities and to
enhance the livability of the communities between Basalt to
Parachute.
Foreclosure
prevention counseling available in Garfield County through a
partnership with the Grand Junction Housing Authority. Free
HUD-approved counselors available locally. To schedule an
appointment, call 1-877-601-HOPE or 970-683-1056. GCHA
appreciates the financial support for this program from Alpine Bank and CARHOF.
The Garfield
County Housing Authority administers the Community Housing
Programs for Garfield County, City of Glenwood Springs, Town
of Basalt, and City of Rifle. This includes the sale of
affordable housing units in a number of communities.
Contact the office to learn more about income guidelines and
availability or to be added to our email notification list
970-945-3072.
In
cooperation with Funding Partners, loan administrator, Garfield County Housing Authority down payment assistance
funds are made available to qualified families. Funding
Partners works with responsible mortgage professionals that
provide the primary purchase loan and who apply for the GCHA
down payment assistance loan on behalf of the qualified
family. The
assistance provided to qualified families through the Garfield
County Housing Authority is part of a revolving pool of funds.
When a loan is repaid, it is used to help another family enter
home ownership.
This
program is available to qualified families purchasing a home
between Basalt and Parachute. Please see Funding Partners
website for more information.
www.fundingpartners.org
The
Garfield County Housing Authority administers the federal
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in Garfield, Pitkin,
Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties. GCHA’s Rental Assistance Program helps
pay rent for existing housing that is decent, safe and
sanitary. Approved program participants locate rental units
that meet program requirements. Rental assistance may be used
in any housing with meets federal standards for size, quality
and rent reasonableness. In general, program participants are
required to contribute 30% of their adjusted monthly income
toward rent and utilities. The difference between the family’s
portion of the rent and the amount charged by the owner is
paid to the landlord by the GCHA from funds provided by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Fact
Sheet)
1-Bedroom and Studio Units available for low-income Senior and
Disabled residents.
Coin-operated laundry, downtown location, close to library and
transportation.
Must qualify for HUD rental assistance. Managed by
the Garfield County Housing Authority.
