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 Suite F Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-3589
(888) 627-3589
(970) 625-0859 fax
Glenwood Springs
Office
302 8th Street,
Suite 205
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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.
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.
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 970-945-3072.
Applications - Homes for
Sale
GCHA will
email you purchase opportunities as they come available. If
interested, please call 970-945-3072 to be added to list.
The
Garfield County Housing Authority administers the federal
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in Garfield, Eagle
and Pitkin 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).
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.
